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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
Sector hails new charities chief
Posted on 23 Nov 2022
The community sector has reacted with glee to the appointment of a self-confessed not-for-profit…
Wages alert for not-for-profits: Avoid underpaying your staff
Posted on 15 Nov 2022
Not-for-profits have been urged to take more care with their payment processes after a string of…
Human error behind many NFP data breaches
Posted on 14 Nov 2022
Human error is a weak point for Australian charities and educators affected by data breaches,…
To make better decisions, follow the data
Posted on 14 Nov 2022
Measuring really matters, because knowing what effect you’ve had and how well your strategies have…
When sports sponsorship crosses the line
Posted on 14 Nov 2022
Cricket captain Pat Cummins pulls out of appearing in advertisements for Alinta, a Cricket…
Heritage town turns to the sun to bury use of fossil fuels
Posted on 14 Nov 2022
An historic cemetery with an eye to the future has ended its reliance on fossil fuels and embarked…
What's in the October 2022-23 federal budget for your organisation?
Posted on 02 Nov 2022
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down a “bread and butter” budget last Tuesday, his first as treasurer…
A diverse not-for-profit team will help you ride the bumps
Posted on 19 Oct 2022
Sport makes headlines off the field as much as on it. Questions concerning governance, decision…
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…