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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
Big boost to grants spending by charities: report
Posted on 24 Jul 2024
Australian grantmaking charities allocate $11.7 billion annually in grants and donations, according…
Finding a new north: reflections on the Community Compass report
Posted on 23 Jul 2024
A new report has found that community perceptions of charities and community groups are shifting.…
Private school tax breaks not so easily broken
Posted on 23 Jul 2024
The Productivity Commission wants to axe a key tax break for private school donations – but the…
People with Purpose: The athlete who punches above her weight at the board table
Posted on 23 Jul 2024
Deanna Kyriazopoulos has taken the discipline, sacrifice and structure she learned as an elite…
When a hot shower and hope go hand in hand
Posted on 23 Jul 2024
Social enterprise Orange Sky has seen a 21% surge in the number of people using its mobile laundry…
Australia slammed over lack of international aid transparency
Posted on 23 Jul 2024
Australia’s performance has been labelled ‘poor’ in a global ranking of international aid and…
Podcast: The view from the inside
Posted on 22 Jul 2024
As an associate commissioner with the Productivity Commission, Krystian Seibert played a key role…
DGR reform the focus of 'doubling philanthropy' inquiry
Posted on 18 Jul 2024
The federal government has finally made the Productivity Commission report into philanthropy public.
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…