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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
Rising workers compensation costs endanger NFP workers who are risking their health to support others
Posted on 28 Oct 2025
Workers in the not-for-profit sector lift up communities, care for those in crisis and do work that…
Feds flag human services funding shakeup for NFPs
Posted on 28 Oct 2025
The federal government is trialling longer-term contracts for not-for-profits that deliver…
Media legend Ray Martin’s rallying cry for action on social justice for Indigenous Australians
Posted on 23 Oct 2025
There are no excuses and it’s time Australia faced up to the detailed, true horror of the toll of…
Victorian sexual violence survivors invited to drive future policy
Posted on 22 Oct 2025
Victorian survivors of sexual violence have been invited to contribute their ideas on preventing…
Communities hold Australia together despite external and financial pressures
Posted on 22 Oct 2025
The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute’s 2025 Mapping Social Cohesion report has confirmed that…
Brittiny is sharing the love for Share the Dignity
Posted on 22 Oct 2025
Brittiny Edwards is an advocacy and communications specialist for Share the Dignity, a charity that…
Artificial intelligence powers grant-writing tool for NFPs
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
An artificial intelligence tool to help not-for-profits and charities craft stronger grant…
What funders really think about AI-generated grant applications
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential tool for not-for-profits seeking to win…
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…