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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
A ‘modest’ tax bribe, delivered against dark clouds of Trump-induced uncertainty
Posted on 26 Mar 2025
The Albanese government’s fourth budget is a pitch for the votes of a sour and alienated…
Sector labels federal Budget a missed opportunity
Posted on 26 Mar 2025
A new round of tax cuts was at the centre of the federal government’s strategy to use last night's…
NFPs resist tax office deadline
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
Only a small fraction of not-for-profits (NFPs) have lodged the new paperwork required by the…
Canberra doubles down on cost-of-living election sweeteners
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
The Albanese government has ramped up cost-of-living relief measures ahead of the looming federal…
Spending on social enterprises hits record levels: report
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
A new report has outlined the positive societal benefits of the rising amounts of cash being spent…
Mind the gap
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh has called out the widening inequality gap in Australia, saying it…
People with Purpose: The firey on the front line of climate action
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
Once one of Australia's most senior firefighters, Greg Mullins saw action in some of the country's…
How NFP leaders can avoid becoming ‘political trolls’ on social media
Posted on 24 Mar 2025
Political commentator and advocacy expert Angus Crowther, who works with not-for-profits wanting 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…
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…