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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
Mental wellbeing in focus amid cost-of-living pain
Posted on 12 Nov 2024
Mental health advocacy body Beyond Blue has launched a new online tool designed to help Australians…
People with Purpose: A variety of ways to make a difference
Posted on 12 Nov 2024
Grahame Mapp Foundation executive director Penny Mapp believes in developing sustainable…
Podcast: Democracy under siege
Posted on 12 Nov 2024
A leading democracy advocate has warned that the US election result serves as a cautionary tale for…
Investment firm to pour millions into tackling childhood trauma
Posted on 12 Nov 2024
An Australian investment firm with a strong philanthropic focus is seeking new not-for-profit…
Don’t let sexual harassment wreck your workplace
Posted on 11 Nov 2024
Sexual harassment can destroy organisations, wreck people’s careers, and trigger serious…
Community connection key to resilience in the face of natural disaster
Posted on 05 Nov 2024
It's time government recognised the important role the not-for-profit sector can play in…
NFP self-review changes cost taxpayers $5.4 million
Posted on 04 Nov 2024
Contentious changes introduced by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requiring up to 155,000…
News webinar: Labor too slow on sector reform
Posted on 04 Nov 2024
Shadow Charities Minister Dean Smith has lashed the federal government over the pace of sector…
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…