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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
Community conference embarks on search for the soul of the nation
Posted on 01 Jun 2023
Thought provoking conversations sparked by big ideas defined the 2023 Communities in Control…
Charities regulator flags top challenges for the sector
Posted on 17 May 2023
Reversing the slide in volunteer numbers, reducing red tape, addressing cyber security threats to…
Not-for-profits hail federal budget as a good first step
Posted on 11 May 2023
Australian not-for-profits and charities are expected to do much of the heavy lifting when it comes…
Budget time is a good time to think about donations
Posted on 11 May 2023
Our Community’s giving platform, GiveNow, is preparing for its annual end-of-financial- year…
A 'tentatively good’ budget for not-for-profits and charities
Posted on 11 May 2023
This is a 3½ “lamingtons” out of five budget for our sector, using a measure we’ve invented to…
Better together: How the federal budget will build a stronger community
Posted on 11 May 2023
The very best moments in life are usually moments of togetherness. Whether it’s celebrating a…
Budget spends big on support but won’t make much difference to poverty
Posted on 10 May 2023
The 2023 federal budget has a strong emphasis on the cost-of-living, with a A$14.6 billion plan…
Not-for-profit news blog: Latest developments in the sector
Posted on 10 May 2023
Stay in touch with news, information, and politics affecting the community sector.
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…