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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
One-armed bandits do more real harm than bikie gangs
Posted on 09 Sep 2024
Government knows pokies cause harm. Getting authorities to actually do something about it is the…
Court rules against EA in favour of ACNC on PBI
Posted on 05 Sep 2024
The Full Court of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by Equality Australia to be registered…
Embracing the spirit of the International Day of Charity
Posted on 05 Sep 2024
The International Day of Charity reminds us of the profound impact that compassion and support can…
Sector pressure leads to government census backflip
Posted on 04 Sep 2024
Pressure from the LGBTQI+ community and not-for-profit sector helped force the federal government…
More details sought in failed charity hack investigation
Posted on 04 Sep 2024
The collapse of an investigation into the charity telemarketer in which 50,000-plus donors’ details…
Understanding our people, understanding our future
Posted on 03 Sep 2024
If charities are to achieve their full potential, Australia must invest significant additional…
Major charity hit by cyber criminals
Posted on 03 Sep 2024
One of Victoria’s oldest and largest charities is battling a major data hack in which an estimated…
‘Window of opportunity’ closing on charity donations tax reform
Posted on 03 Sep 2024
Charity groups have been urged to campaign in support of proposed reforms to encourage philanthropy…
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…