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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
Charities making the switch from tin rattling to phone-tap fundraising
Posted on 01 May 2026
Charities – even the most old-school – are adopting smartphone payment technology as cash…
When respect becomes optional, we all lose
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
The creeping division, hostility and racism in our society were on horrible show last weekend when…
People with Purpose: why Hamlet cafe is about so much more than the coffee
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
Emily Briffa’s Hamlet cafe in Hobart recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. As well as serving…
Address poverty, for the sake of those suffering and to protect democracy: report
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
A pair of studies by the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has revealed that Australians have a…
Discussion to explore flames and floods through a gender lens
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
Amid the fear, anxiety and chaos of a natural disaster, it’s easy to lose sight of gender issues in…
Dizzying changes and Indigenous data in the spotlight at NFP tech conference
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
As next week’s Technology for Social Justice conference looms, Infoxchange CEO David Spriggs says…
Majority of Australians worried about ability to buy food in the months ahead
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
A survey by food insecurity charity Second Bite has made the astonishing discovery that more than…
Until Claude can run a sausage sizzle, here’s how not-for-profits can benefit from AI
Posted on 22 Apr 2026
Don't be afraid to explore the ways that AI can help your not-for-profit. It would be remiss of a…
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…
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…