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Reviewing your bank
Whether you're choosing a banking partner for your organisation, or have been with your current…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
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Risk management for treasurers
A risk is any event or action that harms your organisation's reputation or your ability to achieve…
Special Events Budgeting
You need to be absolutely meticulous in budgeting and accounting for a special event. You need to…
Strategic planning for treasurers
Strategic planning comes before budgeting. The treasurer should be involved in the overall business…
The role of the Treasurer
What makes people become treasurers of community organisations? Some gravitate to the role because…
Top treasurers’ tips for turbulent times
Australia’s best community treasurers come from a range of not-for-profits and every corner of the…
Understanding travel expenses
While volunteer board members may not expect to be rewarded for their services, the absence of any…
Articles
Housing crisis hits home
Posted on 07 Aug 2023
It's time for a co-ordinated national plan to solve Australia's housing crisis, writes Emma…
Decades on from landmark report, not much has changed for vulnerable kids says homelessness hero
Posted on 07 Aug 2023
When it comes to standing up for the rights of homeless children, the fire still burns bright in…
Home truths about the ways we live – and why we need to move closer together
Posted on 07 Aug 2023
The origins of the nations housing crisis can be traced back to changes in Australians tolerance…
Bridging the digital divide for disadvantaged school kids
Posted on 05 Aug 2023
Not for profits have played a key role in implementing a $4.5 million federal government program…
People with purpose: This media pro can teach any not-for-profit leader how to stay on message
Posted on 04 Aug 2023
As a senior corporate affairs professional at national organisations ranging from Telstra and the…
ACNC up for the fight on contested charity status ruling
Posted on 03 Aug 2023
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has signalled it is ready for a…
Federal court stoush looms over charity status
Posted on 01 Aug 2023
Equality Australia has taken its fight with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission…
Putting the public good in public policy
Posted on 01 Aug 2023
When groups of highly paid people from the public service and major consultancy firms sit in…
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…
Advice Guides
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
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…