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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
Former forester Sarita Narayan is helping diverse leadership to grow in Australia
Posted on 12 Mar 2026
Sarita Narayan’s first professional training was not in boardrooms or strategy workshops, but in…
Why women’s collective giving is a great growth opportunity in fundraising
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Australia is entering the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in its history. Over the next…
Women already drive philanthropy in Australia – now She Gives wants them recognised
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
The founder and driving force behind the women’s philanthropic project She Gives, Melissa Smith,…
Will there be gambling ads at the footy this week? Bet your house on it
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Footy is back, from rugby league in Las Vegas to Aussie Rules at the MCG, and you know what that…
Footy tip for asylum seekers: get on the back page
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Australia has offered asylum to members of the Iranian football team. That’s fine, but it does draw…
The Joan Kirner Emerging Leaders program is ready for a new intake. Who is up for the challenge?
Posted on 11 Mar 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Joan Kirner Emerging Leaders Program, a fully funded…
From volunteer to board chair: what it takes to lead a Sydney community legal centre
Posted on 10 Mar 2026
Despite having a high-powered day job as a partner with Gilbert + Tobin, lawyer Catherine Kelso…
Settlement isn’t a niche issue – it’s nation building
Posted on 10 Mar 2026
Australia’s future is being shaped right now in our migration and settlement systems. But too…
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…