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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
I want to change the world, just don’t call me an activist
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
New research has revealed that while many Australians don’t consider themselves "activists" in the…
Cyber crooks use trust in charities to target victims
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
Heartless cyber criminals are impersonating charities and offering fake financial help to…
Win for charities on fixed-term contracting
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
Charities and not-for-profits have scored a major win with confirmation that recently passed…
Report reveals troubling attitudes towards child sexual abuse
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
A groundbreaking report has exposed gaps in Australians’ ability to understand, identify and…
People with Purpose: Food for thought
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
Volunteer worker Lisa Milkvoci says Transit Soup Kitchen is much more than a food relief…
Why we’re still stuck with a monarchy
Posted on 28 Oct 2024
Australians call for our politicians to inspire us with big ideas, only to rip them to shreds if…
News flash: women struggle to be heard in the nation’s newsrooms
Posted on 23 Oct 2024
Gender bias persists in Australian newsrooms, despite gender equality's vital role in strengthening…
Sector vents frustration at ATO tax changes in Senate hearing
Posted on 22 Oct 2024
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has admitted it is on track to fall massively short of its target…
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…