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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
When giving goes big
Posted on 16 Sep 2024
Solving the world's biggest problems requires failure, pain, calculated risks and big investments,…
People with Purpose: Making a difference in the battle against childhood dementia
Posted on 16 Sep 2024
September 18 is Childhood Dementia Day. With many Australians unaware that thousands of children…
Segmentation key to donations boost: experts
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
Fundraising experts say that better understanding donors’ attitudes to the community sector will go…
Leading for tomorrow demands new ways of thinking
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
NFPs would be wise to consider innovative ways to diversify their income and the benefits of doing…
Donations to smaller groups are on the up
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
Small to medium not-for-profits have enjoyed a 5% donations spike compared to this time last year,…
Innovative investment is paying off for youth charities
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
A unique Australian investment vehicle is on track to give more than $100 million to Australian…
People with Purpose: Education advocate is always learning
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
A year into her job connecting learning institutions and employers to help young people, Central…
How not-for-profits can shape future philanthropy
Posted on 12 Sep 2024
Philanthropic expert Genevieve Timmons has updated her book Savvy Giving for a new decade. In this…
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…