Damn Good Advice for Treasurers: Questions Every Not-for-Profit Treasurer Should Ask (Webinar)
Date: 03 Aug 2026
Monday 3 August | 1:00–2:00PM AEST | Online | Recorded
Presented by Beyond Bank and Community Directors | FREE to attend
Beyond Bank is proud to co-brand this year’s Treasurer’s Guide and to bring this valuable webinar to you. As a customer-owned bank, Beyond Bank operates with a structure like many not-for-profit organisations focusing on doing the right thing by its members and their communities, rather than prioritising shareholder returns. Our work with over 6,000 community organisations gives us deep insight into the challenges not-for-profits face and the critical role treasurers play in strengthening financial governance and sustainability.
Being a treasurer isn't about having all the answers, it's about asking the right questions.
Join Beyond Bank and Community Directors for a practical webinar exploring the key questions every not-for-profit treasurer should be asking. Drawing on insights from the newly launched Damn Good Advice for Treasurers guide, we'll unpack the questions that help boards strengthen financial oversight, identify risks early and make better decisions for the future.
Whether you're a new treasurer, an experienced board member or simply want to improve your organisation's financial governance, this session will provide practical advice you can put to use immediately.
Together, we'll explore questions such as:
- Do we have enough cash to meet our obligations?
- Are we relying too heavily on a single source of income?
- What red flags should the board be watching out for?
- How well do board members understand our financial reports?
- Are we investing appropriately in our future sustainability?
Key details
Date: Monday, 3 August
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm AEST
Location: Online | Recorded
Price: FREE
This webinar is designed for anyone involved in the financial governance of a not-for-profit organisation. Whether you're stepping into the treasurer role for the first time or looking to sharpen your existing practice.
It is especially valuable for treasurers, board members and chairs of not-for-profit organisations, as well as CEOs and executive directors who work alongside their board on financial oversight and sustainability.
Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane: 1pm to 2pm
Adelaide, Darwin: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Perth: 11am to 12pm
This session is recorded and a copy is sent to all who register within hours of the completion of the session.
Yes. We will share a copy of the slides will all who register for this session.
Your presenters
Sophie Scott-Young
Chief Member Banking Officer | Beyond bank
Sophie Scott-Young is Beyond Bank’s Chief Member Banking Officer, bringing more than 20 years of experience across Australia’s banking and financial services sector. Since joining Beyond Bank in 2015, Sophie has played a key leadership role in shaping the organisation’s member banking. Sophie now leads the bank’s member facing teams, driving service excellence, operational performance, and initiatives that enhance financial wellbeing for communities across Australia.
Nina Laitala
Training Lead | Community Directors
Nina is a former CEO of the Victorian Student Representative Council with expertise in strategic planning, governance, and change management. A passionate advocate for marginalised communities, she specialises in bringing diverse stakeholders together and building strong, resilient teams. Nina develops and delivers ICDA's full training program range, including the Diploma of Governance.
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