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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
High cost of living influencing trends in charitable giving
Posted on 28 Feb 2024
The widening income divide in society is being reflected in charitable giving trends, as the…
Sound foundation for philanthropy
Posted on 28 Feb 2024
Jewellery retailer Michael Hill has established Australia’s newest philanthropic foundation.
New report identifies the scale of social impact challenge
Posted on 28 Feb 2024
A new report aims to help successful social initiatives achieve broader impact.
Fundraising regulators – our Kafkaesque nightmare
Posted on 27 Feb 2024
It’s time for state and territory jurisdictions to get out of the way and get serious about a…
Diversity the key in updated volunteering standards
Posted on 27 Feb 2024
Volunteering Australia has refreshed the guidelines used to help organisations attract, manage and…
States slow to act on fundraising reform
Posted on 27 Feb 2024
State governments across the nation have been accused of dragging the chain on fundraising reform.
NFP sector outlines federal budget wish list
Posted on 27 Feb 2024
UPDATED: The federal budget won’t be handed down until May, but charities and not-for-profit…
Education is a right, not a privilege
Posted on 26 Feb 2024
Human rights protections backed by law are necessary to ensure that all Australians enjoy their…
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
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…