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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
AI on a shoestring budget: what we learned by actually doing it
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
There’s a line of thought about AI in the not-for-profit sector that goes something like this: “We…
Is your board ready to govern AI?
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
ICDA training lead Nina Laitala examines the governance issues facing Australian not-for-profits.
AI tool proves it’s a carer’s buddy
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
An AI assistant designed with input from the frontline care workers who use it is saving staff…
NFPs’ greatest tech advantage is being human
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
The not-for-profit sector's greatest asset in the age of artificial intelligence is its ability to…
The chatbot that’s changing the way Australians seek drug info
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
Australia’s leading drug and alcohol information provider has used AI to transform the way it…
Most board directors are using AI in a policy vacuum, survey finds
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
A survey of directors across hundreds of boards in Australia and New Zealand and beyond has found…
Sabine is pedalling hard for a better community in WA’s outback
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
Sabine Bird has shaped her career around a small outback town most Australians couldn't find on a…
Want a hand rolling out your AI efforts? Help is here
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
A detailed guide to help not-for-profits roll out artificial intelligence pilots is flying off the…
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…