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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
NFP sector pushes back on fixed-term contracting changes
Posted on 19 Jun 2024
One of the not-for-profit sector’s peak representative bodies has joined forces with the federal…
New report aims to dismantle gender inequity
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
Engaging children in discussions about gender norms is one of a raft of recommendations contained…
Perfect match
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
Used strategically, donation matching offers a powerful tool for magnifying the impact of…
Record numbers of new parents seeking psychological support
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
Demand for help from parents suffering perinatal depression and anxiety has surged more than 132%…
Aussie NFP is helping female entrepreneurs to fly in Fiji
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
An Australian not-for-profit is playing a key role in helping Fijian female entrepreneurs tackle…
New research confirms continued cost-of-living pain for struggling Australians
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
A new report has revealed welfare recipients in Australia can’t afford essentials such as food,…
People with Purpose: Enabling dignity for women and girls, month after month
Posted on 17 Jun 2024
Empowering women to overcome period poverty and building worldwide menstrual equity is what drives…
Family pets speed hospitalised kids’ recovery
Posted on 13 Jun 2024
Young patients confined to hospital can now tell their beloved pets how much they miss them…
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…