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Reviewing your bank
Whether you're choosing a banking partner for your organisation, or have been with your current…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Risk management for treasurers
A risk is any event or action that harms your organisation's reputation or your ability to achieve…
Special Events Budgeting
You need to be absolutely meticulous in budgeting and accounting for a special event. You need to…
Strategic planning for treasurers
Strategic planning comes before budgeting. The treasurer should be involved in the overall business…
The role of the Treasurer
What makes people become treasurers of community organisations? Some gravitate to the role because…
Top treasurers’ tips for turbulent times
Australia’s best community treasurers come from a range of not-for-profits and every corner of the…
Understanding travel expenses
While volunteer board members may not expect to be rewarded for their services, the absence of any…
Articles
Investing in women good for business
Posted on 05 Dec 2024
Australia’s first philanthropic investment fund run by women and for women has been launched.
Time to set some minimum funding standards?
Posted on 04 Dec 2024
Charity can make a difference in people's lives, but it doesn’t come cheap, says Community Council…
Mixed bag for sector in Canberra's end-of-year legislative scramble
Posted on 03 Dec 2024
In the aftermath of the Albanese government’s rush to pass more than 30 pieces of legislation…
People with Purpose: Mind over matter
Posted on 03 Dec 2024
Supporting the complex mental health needs of Australians requires more than just warm words, says…
Cash-hungry terrorist groups target charity and NFP sector
Posted on 03 Dec 2024
The Australian charity and not-for-profit sector is increasingly likely to be targeted by…
These bureaucrats are way too taxing for not-for-profits
Posted on 03 Dec 2024
Our tax overlords need to learn that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to working with the…
Social impact practitioners prove why they are the best
Posted on 28 Nov 2024
This year’s social impact high achievers come from a family dispute resolution service, a…
NFPs struggle to manage cyber security risk: report
Posted on 28 Nov 2024
Just one in three not-for-profit organisations have effective processes in place to manage…
Checklists
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Making sure your annual report is complete
Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
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Treasurer's checklist: Can your group be trusted with money?
If you're asking for grants, you have to be able to guarantee you can handle the money. The…
Policies
Budget Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for overseeing the budget of the organisation and for ensuring that the…
Delegations Policy
This policy sets out the circumstances under which the Board may delegate its responsibilities.…
Financial Controls Policy
Finances and financial transactions, including credit cards, cheques, and petty cash, if properly…
Fraud Risk Management Policy
Just like commercial organisations, not-for-profit organisations may be subject to fraudulent…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Procurement policy
Purchasing decisions can have a big impact on an organisation’s finances, reputation, and…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…