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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
The percentage of Australians with disability has surged in a few years. Here’s why.
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
Updated figures show Australia has witnessed a significant surge in disability prevalence, marking…
Community Compass sets a new direction for leaders
Posted on 06 Aug 2024
A poll of Australian not-for-profit leaders shows they have a strong appetite for better…
The decline in great journalism is bad news for not-for-profits
Posted on 06 Aug 2024
This last fortnight has again reminded me that news as we used to know it is facing an existential…
These private school tax breaks leave me queasy
Posted on 06 Aug 2024
Through the extended run of the Abbott, Turnbull and Morrison governments, the Labor opposition was…
Workplace disability research shows huge room for improvement
Posted on 06 Aug 2024
Disability advocates say huge numbers of people with disability are facing exclusion,…
Momentum builds in ‘pay what it takes’ push
Posted on 06 Aug 2024
A growing coalition of charities and not-for-profits is achieving strategic wins in its battle for…
People with Purpose: Giving is all about the magic, not the money
Posted on 06 Aug 2024
Professor Larissa Behrendt AO shares her story of giving as part of the new national She Gives…
Philanthropy sector applauds government’s commitment to donation reforms
Posted on 06 Aug 2024
The federal government has signalled support for major tax donation reforms, a big push for 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…
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…