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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
People with Purpose: Kicking multicultural goals
Posted on 25 Nov 2024
Sport can be a powerful social and multicultural bridge, say South Sudanese Aussie Rules…
Social enterprises punch above their weight: report
Posted on 21 Nov 2024
A new report highlighting the economic and societal value of social enterprises has called for more…
Suburban sprawl outpaces social services
Posted on 21 Nov 2024
An estimated one in five Australians don’t have adequate access to doctors, schools and sports…
The tale is in the telling
Posted on 20 Nov 2024
Sharing stories of positive change is the key to demonstrating the value of connecting rather than…
Homelessness services close doors in the face of overwhelming demand: report
Posted on 19 Nov 2024
The number of Australians at risk of homelessness has surged by 63% to more than three million…
The time for action on youth mental health is now
Posted on 19 Nov 2024
We can no longer delay urgent investment in mental health promotion and prevention strategies that…
People with Purpose: Giving her all
Posted on 19 Nov 2024
When it comes to making a difference through giving, it’s good to be well-informed, but it’s even…
Report reveals nation under strain, but absorbing the pain
Posted on 19 Nov 2024
An increasingly fractious global environment combined with domestic cost-of-living pressures has…
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…