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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
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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
People with Purpose: Finding a way forward to fiscal fairness
Posted on 11 Mar 2024
A passion for ensuring people in financial distress are treated fairly has driven Fiona Guthrie,…
Creating the right climate for change
Posted on 07 Mar 2024
Entrepreneurial not-for-profit start-ups with innovative ideas to tackle climate change are banding…
Foundation seeks growth to help more country folk
Posted on 06 Mar 2024
Australia’s only foundation aimed at building the resilience of rural and regional communities has…
Philanthropic grants grow to meet environmental threats – but not fast enough
Posted on 06 Mar 2024
Philanthropic funding for environmental and climate change causes is increasingly rapidly, but not…
Women demand a voice 365 days a year
Posted on 05 Mar 2024
As Australia prepares to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, Warrior Woman Foundation CEO…
People with purpose: Charity begins with a chat
Posted on 05 Mar 2024
Officially voted Australia’s Kindest Person 2023, Rose Darling says we can all give a little to…
Why anti-bikie laws are a danger to our not-for-profits
Posted on 05 Mar 2024
Tampering with the rights of free association just so a government can look tough on bikie gangs is…
Not-for-profit pollies
Posted on 04 Mar 2024
Jodie Belyea is not just the new member for the federal seat of Dunkley. She is also the latest in…
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…