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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
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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
Charity shops: your bargain bin is somebody else’s lifeline
Posted on 20 Jun 2023
There's a groundswell of complaint that op shop prices have increased, are increasing, and ought to…
Youth organisation leads the way in NFP awards
Posted on 19 Jun 2023
Youth Projects, an organisation committed to breaking the cycle of disadvantage for young people,…
Community conference in a search for the soul of the nation
Posted on 15 Jun 2023
Thought provoking conversations sparked by big ideas defined the 2023 Communities in Control…
Only half of us donate despite, tax incentive : research
Posted on 15 Jun 2023
Despite high awareness among most Australians that they can claim charitable donations on tax, just…
Capturing a nation’s soul through art
Posted on 07 Jun 2023
The talents of graphic artist Debbie Wood helped bring to life the theme of the 2023 Communities in…
Charities Minister urges Australians to choose community over social media
Posted on 07 Jun 2023
Smartphone and social media addiction is relentlessly fraying the bonds of community, with…
Seven ways to make your organisation a digital dynamo
Posted on 03 Jun 2023
Not-for-profit organisations must digitally transform if they are to effectively meet the needs of…
New online tool empowers community organisations to tackle rising inequality
Posted on 01 Jun 2023
The level of inequality in Australia has increased markedly over the past seven years, according to…
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…