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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
What makes a great campaign?
Posted on 10 Oct 2024
Campaigns can be the lifeblood of powerful community organisations, generating member and public…
Great campaigns top the latest Not-for-profit Agenda
Posted on 09 Oct 2024
As not-for-profits and charities prepare their case for a better deal ahead of the federal…
Sector throws support behind plan to tackle national skills shortage
Posted on 08 Oct 2024
The not-for-profit sector has joined an alliance of business groups, unions, social services and…
The right to protest in the spotlight as demonstrators continue to push boundaries
Posted on 08 Oct 2024
The controversy over the display of flags linked to Hezbollah – designated a terrorist organisation…
Technology can transform the not-for-profit sector: a call to action
Posted on 08 Oct 2024
Bridging the digital divide is crucial to helping overcome educational inequity caused by poverty,…
Time's up for charities under deregistration threat
Posted on 08 Oct 2024
UPDATE: The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has revoked the charity…
Surgery with a smile
Posted on 08 Oct 2024
A collaborative effort between Australian and Filipino doctors has changed the lives of children…
Food relief agencies hungry to help
Posted on 08 Oct 2024
An estimated six out of ten cash strapped Australians – 14 million people – were forced to choose…
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…