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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
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
Helping parents to put their kids' mobile use on hold
Posted on 10 Feb 2025
Australian parents are banding together to ensure their kids are not robbed of their childhoods by…
Money makes altruism affordable: international study
Posted on 10 Feb 2025
Wealthier people are more likely to donate to charity or volunteer their time for a good cause,…
Court in the Act
Posted on 10 Feb 2025
The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS) has released its annual review…
People with Purpose: A guide to doing good
Posted on 10 Feb 2025
Having spent years collaborating with for-purpose organisations across the sector, Matt Romania…
Giving girls the greatest gift
Posted on 06 Feb 2025
An Australian foreign aid organisation has launched an extensive community development program…
Advocating for our communities is all about attention
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
To cut through the noise, it may be time for the charity and not-for-profit sector to change not…
People with Purpose: In defence of democracy
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
With Australian democracy “strong, but under attack”, there has never been a more important time to…
Disability advocates call for policy ambition to be matched with action
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
Australia’s Disability Strategy has had a revamp – now it needs to deliver says the president of…
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
Just like commercial organisations, not-for-profit organisations may be subject to fraudulent…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Procurement policy
Purchasing decisions can have a big impact on an organisation’s finances, reputation, and…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…