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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
Older Australians drive surge in charity donations
Posted on 06 Jun 2024
While the cost-of-living crunch continues to bite many Australians, charity donations may have…
Cash splash to help strengthen sector AI capability
Posted on 05 Jun 2024
Australian not-for-profits are set to share in a $2 million funding boost designed to help them…
Records tumble in latest ACNC Australian Charities Report
Posted on 05 Jun 2024
Charity revenues have surpassed $200 billion for the first time, according to a new report from the…
Allies for Uluru refuse to give up the fight
Posted on 04 Jun 2024
More than seven months after the Voice referendum was resoundingly defeated, a coalition of…
Employees keen to make light work of workplace giving
Posted on 04 Jun 2024
Almost a third of Australian workers cite mechanisms that allow them to donate as simply as…
Push for human rights to be enshrined in law receives widespread support
Posted on 04 Jun 2024
Civil society advocates have applauded a new report tabled in federal Parliament which recommends…
Researchers launch new tool for building social cohesion
Posted on 04 Jun 2024
The nation’s leading social cohesion research organisation has launched a new online platform…
Good data management at the heart of sector success
Posted on 03 Jun 2024
In an increasingly digital world, corporate companies are using data and technology to improve…
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…
Advice Guides
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…