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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
Volunteering to help gauge national wellbeing
Posted on 02 Jul 2024
Volunteering has been added to the areas measured by the federal government’s revamped national…
The importance of volunteering skills, not just time
Posted on 01 Jul 2024
The definition of volunteering has become more complex, but that’s not a bad thing, says the head…
People with Purpose: The happiness of always being busy
Posted on 01 Jul 2024
Identifying his purpose in life has been the driving force behind not-for-profit veteran Don…
Advocating for our right to advocate
Posted on 26 Jun 2024
The ability of charities to speak up for what’s right can’t be taken for granted and must be…
Workplace legislation: for the community sector, it’s just not working
Posted on 26 Jun 2024
Despite the best of intentions, changes to workplace laws won’t work if they don’t reflect the…
Charity helps seniors fight back against cyber criminals
Posted on 25 Jun 2024
A new charity dedicated to helping Australian seniors grapple with the threat and impact of cyber…
Aussie donors want more charitable bang for their buck: report
Posted on 25 Jun 2024
Australians are demanding more accountability from charities in how they use donors’ funds while…
Don’t miss your chance to grill Charities Minister Andrew Leigh
Posted on 25 Jun 2024
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh has acknowledged a level of frustration in some quarters of 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…