Checklist: Workplace carbon emissions audit
Whatever sector your organisation is part of, there is a lot you can do to reduce your impact on…
Reporting and transparency
Help sheets
How to improve things for your community - and your not-for-profit - by measuring outcomes
Not-for-profits shouldn’t be afraid of data collection and outcomes measurement, and the benefits…
Record-keeping for treasurers
A computer system is not a substitute for paper records. Make sure you keep a hard copy audit trail…
Several ways NOT to apologise
Everyone makes mistakes, including not-for-profits. What sets you apart is the way you handle your…
The laws of an annual report
The following tabs will help you determine what legally needs to go in your annual report.
Articles
A quick and sometimes messy guide to apologising
Posted on 12 Feb 2021
Even not-for-profits make mistakes. In this help sheet, media professional Brett de Hoedt, aka the…
Charities must tell their stories better: regulator
Posted on 01 Sep 2020
Amid criticism over bushfire fundraising and spending, charities need to "tell their story" better,…
Don’t reform, but transform, sector leader urges community directors
Posted on 14 Jun 2021
Not-for-profit sector doyen Robert Fitzgerald has issued a rallying cry to Australian board members…
How not-for-profits can manage risks and build resilience
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
Not-for-profits must brace for the challenges of an increasingly volatile world in which risks span…
Social impact measurement superstars light the way to better outcomes
Posted on 13 Dec 2021
Australia’s best social impact measurement practitioners have been recognised for showing the way…
To make better decisions, follow the data
Posted on 14 Nov 2022
Measuring really matters, because knowing what effect you’ve had and how well your strategies have…
Why this free privacy policy is essential protection for your organisation
Posted on 08 Oct 2020
The latest addition to our Policy Bank is a fully revised privacy policy template.
Books
Checklists
Members Only
10 key considerations for publishing annual reports
Every year, not-for-profit organisations gear up to pull together their annual reports and while…
Members Only
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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Ten myths of conflicts of interest
There are plenty of myths and misnomers which surround the concept of conflict of interest. Here…
Policies
Board Confidentiality Policy
Board confidentiality is important. It encourages open and frank discussion in meetings, helps…
Complaints handling
Charities and other not-for-profits should provide a safe and effective service to those who wish…
Conflict of Interest Policy
If your Board is committed to high standards of ethical conduct then it is important that any…
Data Retention and Destruction Policy
Hybrid work is now locked in as the standard for Australians, with a global study suggesting that…
Legislative Compliance Policy
The operations of [Name of Organisation] are subject to a wide range of legal requirements,…
Letting of Premises Policy
If your organisation leases its premises and grounds, it's very important that you have a policy on…
Transparency and Accountability Policy
Transparency and accountability is important for your organisation's relationships with clients,…
Whistleblower Policy
Whistleblowing plays a crucial role in managing risk and cultivating an ethical culture in a…