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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
$100 million in new charity funding unlocked, but philanthropy heavyweights say DGR reform is more important
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
The federal government has announced its decision on the percentage of assets that giving funds…
Indigenous businesses record billions in annual growth
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
Australia’s for-purpose enterprise supporting Indigenous-owned businesses announced a record $5.83…
How to make repairs when the world seems to be coming apart at the seams
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
Hannah Nichols is the environmental, social and governance (ESG) lead at Australian Red Cross and a…
Atlassian offers its workflow apps for free to NFPs and social enterprises
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
Major workflow software company Atlassian has announced it is offering its Teamwork Collection of…
Let’s talk about budgets, capital, and access to finance
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
In all charities and NFPs – big and small – annual budgeting brings with it a degree of…
Support for diversity strong despite one in four reporting workplace harassment
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
New research from Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has found that even as one in four workers…
Why Australia’s community organisations need a new governance model
Posted on 25 Feb 2026
Australia’s community organisations are quietly holding society together. From local sporting clubs…
Every day is a fundraising day, says new free calendar
Posted on 25 Feb 2026
Writing communications for donors, stakeholders, regulators and the public can be a relentless task…
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…