Risk management for treasurers
A risk is any event or action that harms your organisation's reputation or your ability to achieve…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
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
The art of leadership at the Australia Council
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
Are leaders born, made, or something in between? It's a tricky question, and one that's been…
What makes a good community leader?
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
Each year, Our Community hosts the Communities in Control conference for 1000 representatives of…
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If ethics is so obvious, why is it so hard?
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
Most not-for-profit leaders aim to set - and expect the people in their organisations to practise -…
Vision and courage, the twin foundations of leadership
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
For all of the talk about the importance of leadership, relatively few resources are applied to its…
The problem with good leadership
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
Alexander conquered the known world in his twenties. Caesar conquered Gaul. Frederick the Great won…
Why diversity on boards makes sense
Posted on 15 Jul 2018
The concept of diversity applies to many factors besides gender, but gender diversity should be the…
Cyber attack exposes sex health clients, highlights threats to not-for-profits
Posted on 16 Apr 2018
A cyber attack on Family Planning NSW, which exposed the personal information of up to 8000 clients…
Decision less taxing on directors' decisions
Posted on 15 Jan 2018
Community directors can breathe easier following a significant tax ruling brokered by Our…
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
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…