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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
Leaders must accept they’ve got a lot to learn
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
As adults, we vote for representatives at election time and appoint people to positions. We’ll be…
Canberra cash splurge for social ventures
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Social enterprise advocates have welcomed a $1.2 million federal government cash injection for the…
Podcast: Big tech put on notice over child safety
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
A robust and broad-based children’s online privacy code is essential to protect young Australians…
Governance Guru: Do we need to lodge a self-review return with the ATO?
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
ICDA training lead Nina Laitala examines the governance issues facing Australian not-for-profits.
In times of trouble and triumph, your members remain your most powerful asset
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
A strong membership base is one of the most powerful assets a community organisation can have.
Here are the funding facts NFPs need to win a better deal
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Not-for-profits can secure better funding from government by leveraging the growing body of…
Not-for-profits, it’s time to get noticed
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Take a deep breath. Recognise that smell? Yep. It’s election season. So get your campaign pants on…
NFPs want the next govt to fix funding and slash red tape
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Australian not-for-profits want any future federal government to shake up funding, slash red tape…
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…