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While volunteer board members may not expect to be rewarded for their services, the absence of any…
The Community Finance Centre has been established by Our Community with our alliance partner Commonwealth Bank to give not-for-profit organisations access to tools and resources to help improve their financial management, and better and more cost-effective banking solutions.
While volunteer board members may not expect to be rewarded for their services, the absence of any…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way not-for-profits are run, and AGMs will never be the same.…
The glossary of financial terms has been developed to give quick access to definitions of some of…
In most Australian states, incorporated associations are required to have their accounts audited…
Many organisations run into trouble because they rely on too few sources of funding, or because…
Budgeting is simply the process of planning your organisation's finances for a specified period,…
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Whether you're choosing a banking partner for your organisation, or have been with your current…
In a not-for-profit organisation the board or committee of management is ultimately responsible for…
Strategic planning comes before budgeting. The treasurer should be involved in the overall business…
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There are many ways that an organisation's finances can go wrong, and most of them can be traced…
A budget is a way of thinking ahead financially. Accounting looks backward, at what income you have…
Issues of how much to pay a community group's CEO or executive director usually arises in one of…
A risk is any event or action that harms your organisation's reputation or your ability to achieve…
A computer system is not a substitute for paper records. Make sure you keep a hard copy audit trail…
An asset register allows you to keep track of your assets and provides a fair estimate of their…
Australia’s best community treasurers come from a range of not-for-profits and every corner of the…
The terms 'bookkeeping' and 'accounting' are often used interchangeably, but they have different…
The shockwaves from the COVID-19 crisis have shaken many organisations to the core.
In a tough fundraising environment, we asked the experts what not-for-profit and community leaders…
When you're working on your special event budget, you will need to be able to track every dollar…
It is your job as a board member to ensure that the organisation your board is overseeing remains…
Although it's undoubtedly hard, fundraising can – and should – be a fun and exciting experience. It…
The board must not examine the coming year's budget in isolation. In order to attain a proper…
Many funding agencies or philanthropic foundations want to fund one-off special projects and do not…
What makes people become treasurers of community organisations? Some gravitate to the role because…
Many community groups are not aware of the fees and charges that apply to many transaction…
One way that your organisation's board can help keep track of the organisation's financial risks is…
The COVID-19 crisis highlighted the importance of financial literacy in not-for-profit…
In a tough fundraising environment, we asked the experts what not-for-profit and community leaders…
You're a mission-focused organisation, and your mission is long term. Your funding and your funding…
Every dollar saved by a community organisation is valuable. This help sheet is to help you find…
You need to be absolutely meticulous in budgeting and accounting for a special event. You need to…
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Whether you're a veteran or have just recently been appointed treasurer of your not-for-profit…
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Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
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If you're asking for grants, you have to be able to guarantee you can handle the money. The…
Knowing how to assess an organisation's finances is something that many people without accounting…
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Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
Boards are responsible for overseeing the budget of the organisation and for ensuring that the…
This policy sets out the circumstances under which the Board may delegate its responsibilities.…
Finances and financial transactions, including credit cards, cheques, and petty cash, if properly…
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…
The Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers' Awards are designed to provide the recognition that our unsung community Treasurers deserve.
Not-for-Profit Finance Week brings together an exciting line-up of leading experts to share knowledge and wisdom in key areas of governance, fundraising, innovation and cybersecurity.