Disability savings directed straight to defence in a mixed Budget
Posted on 13 May 2026
There are few surprises in the federal Budget. The flagged reforms are welcome, although…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Australia: safe, wealthy and whinging
Posted on 13 May 2026
Is it possible that Australians are revelling in demented hysteria at the moment, imagining all…
What The Smith Family has learned about using AI to improve outcomes in a not‑for‑profit
Posted on 13 May 2026
Doug Taylor, the CEO of The Smith Family, a children’s education charity, and also a teacher of…
A Budget of hits and some worrying misses, according to Australian NFP leaders
Posted on 13 May 2026
Last night’s federal Budget was a mix of attempted wealth redistribution through significant…
Horses for courses: Susie O’Neill’s passion for changing kids’ lives
Posted on 13 May 2026
Dr Susie O’Neill is the CEO of KIDS Foundation and the founder of Tour d’Horse, a six-day, 200…
One in four workers turn a blind eye to sexual harassment at work: DCA report
Posted on 13 May 2026
Forty-two years after sexual harassment became illegal in Australian workplaces, and despite the Me…
Where compassion meets code: NFP tech award winners revealed
Posted on 07 May 2026
A bold use of new technology to transform a contact centre phone line into a genuinely national…
21 reasons to sink AUKUS before it sinks us
Posted on 06 May 2026
$386 billion is quite a chunk of change. That's how much is earmarked for the AUKUS defence deal…
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…