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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
Sector inquiries: process or progress?
Posted on 08 Jul 2024
Podcast: In our latest Community Advocate podcast, Opposition Charities spokesman Dean Smith…
People with Purpose: Culture, community, country
Posted on 08 Jul 2024
Adopting an innovative approach to technology has been a gamechanger for improving the health and…
What are the top priorities for Australia’s charities?
Posted on 08 Jul 2024
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh provides a snapshot of the results of his office's investigation…
Charities' advocacy under threat: report
Posted on 03 Jul 2024
Proposed federal government electoral reforms could disproportionately affect the ability of…
Sector push for faster community funding reform
Posted on 02 Jul 2024
Despite multiple inquiries, the slow pace of legislative reform is proving frustrating to some in…
Commonwealth cash boost for disability-focused community groups
Posted on 02 Jul 2024
The federal government has acknowledged the vital role played by community groups in helping…
Time for NFPs to tackle tricky tax task
Posted on 02 Jul 2024
Controversial new tax reporting requirements for not-for-profits came into effect this week.
Donate food, don’t dump it: push for tax incentives
Posted on 02 Jul 2024
Opposition charities spokesman Senator Dean Smith will today introduce draft legislation in federal…
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…