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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
NFPs feel the squeeze on funds, staff, insurance
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
Australia’s leading not-for-profit thinkers agree that organisations will continue to face funding,…
It’s time for community leaders to rock the boat
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
From helping alleviate the fallout from the cost-of-living crisis to defending donor details from…
Seven keys to great collaborations for community leaders
Posted on 07 Feb 2024
Collaboration is the key to success for a resource starved not-for-profit sector, says Nina…
Leading social researcher says NFPs can create the future
Posted on 06 Feb 2024
New social research suggests that community leaders are well placed to take advantage of the…
Tax changes are just the start for a fairer society
Posted on 06 Feb 2024
The revamped stage three tax cuts should be just the first step in the federal government’s efforts…
Not-for-profits are facing the Age of Fraught
Posted on 06 Feb 2024
Marketing and media expert Brett de Hoedt reveals why the social divisions in public discourse have…
NFP employers must flex with the times: legal experts
Posted on 06 Feb 2024
Our Community’s legal partner Maddocks predicts organisations will need to do their homework in…
Grassroots support for community sport concussion guidelines
Posted on 06 Feb 2024
The peak national advocacy body for women in sport has spoken out in support of new guidelines…
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…