Auditors and assets
In most Australian states, incorporated associations are required to have their accounts audited…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Budgeting for treasurers
Budgeting is simply the process of planning your organisation's finances for a specified period,…
Financial management and your community group
In a not-for-profit organisation the board or committee of management is ultimately responsible for…
Financial Obligations for Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia
Not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in Australia are subject to financial obligations that vary by…
Glossary of financial terms
The glossary of financial terms has been developed to give quick access to definitions of some of…
Keeping the books
The terms 'bookkeeping' and 'accounting' are often used interchangeably, but they have different…
Nailing the treasurer's report
Whether you're a veteran or have just recently been appointed treasurer of your not-for-profit…
Record-keeping for treasurers
A computer system is not a substitute for paper records. Make sure you keep a hard copy audit trail…
Articles
I don’t fear AI, but I fear what some people might do with it
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
Like many of you, I’m starting to slowly incorporate more AI tools into my work. I claim no…
Meet the seven-year-old community superhero showing adults how it’s done
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
This weekend, 200 people will gather for a clean-up event in West End, Brisbane. More than 100 kids…
Work together and be brave to best harness AI, says NFP sector roundtable
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
A roundtable of diverse sector leaders brought together by Community Directors this week to…
New guide aims to help neurodivergent employees be safe and understood at work
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
A unique new guide aims to help Australian organisations create more respectful and inclusive…
Forget the facts: values-framing is how to connect with potential NFP supporters
Posted on 17 Mar 2026
We humans like to think that we are rational beings who make up our minds based on facts.…
Fundraisers face squeeze as donor pool shrinks
Posted on 12 Mar 2026
Australian charities are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit new donors, with rising…
Fundraising innovator urges NFPs to act on AI, starting with good policy
Posted on 12 Mar 2026
Artificial intelligence is becoming an essential tool for savvy not-for-profits – especially in…
The gift of being asked to donate
Posted on 12 Mar 2026
I sat in a room with 1200 people at a fundraising event a few weeks ago, dressed nicely, feeling…
Checklists
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…
Members Only
Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
Members Only
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…