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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
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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
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What is a common vision for victory for all Australians?
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People with Purpose: Putting the NFP into news
Posted on 15 Mar 2024
Veteran journalist Nick Richardson knew he was on the write track when he embraced new…
Make your fundraising efforts pay off in 2024
Posted on 14 Mar 2024
Fundraising experts say not-for-profits must adapt to major changes this year. That means adapting…
Mistakes that will hurt your grant application
Posted on 14 Mar 2024
So you’ve found a grant that would be perfect for taking your organisation or venture’s mission to…
Saying ‘thank you’ is a fundraiser’s greatest superpower
Posted on 14 Mar 2024
I’m regularly shocked at how few organisations thank their greatest supporters. Call me old…
Generosity is holding firm against rising costs
Posted on 14 Mar 2024
UPDATED: A national study of Australian donors has found most are sticking with giving, despite…
Tips for cultivating the support of Australia’s biggest private donors
Posted on 14 Mar 2024
One of Australia’s foremost fundraising observers says Australian not-for-profits must get 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…
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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…
Advice Guides
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
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…