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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
Execs lead pay rises for not-for-profit staff
Posted on 31 Jul 2023
Not-for-profit CEOs are enjoying their highest pay bump for a decade according to a sector-wide…
Canberra announces more support for migrant and refugee services
Posted on 31 Jul 2023
Not-for-profit organisations helping refugees and migrants settle in Australia have welcomed a $2.6…
Minister revamps charities regulator board
Posted on 31 Jul 2023
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh has unveiled a new gender diverse and multicultural advisory board…
NFPs pile the pressure on government to do more for needy
Posted on 30 Jul 2023
Not-for-profit organisations are playing a crucial role in highlighting the effect of the…
Helping the community takes a lot more than just 'thoughts and prayers'
Posted on 30 Jul 2023
When traditional methods of helping the most vulnerable members of the community don’t seem to be…
People with purpose: Food for thought
Posted on 29 Jul 2023
Matt Tilley spent 25 years in the cut and thrust of breakfast radio before bringing his passion for…
Charities minister Andrew Leigh reveals details of transparency push
Posted on 26 Jul 2023
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh has expanded on the federal government’s plans to increase…
All this shouting has nothing to do with the Voice
Posted on 26 Jul 2023
Our Community's Denis Moriarty urges our leaders to be less cautious in backing the Voice.
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…