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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
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People with Purpose: Keeping the flame alive
Posted on 06 Feb 2024
As the founder of a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping women subject to domestic…
An economist’s view of world history
Posted on 06 Feb 2024
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh’s new book is a punchy, insightful, and highly accessible romp…
Right whingers cook up a reckless rally
Posted on 05 Feb 2024
Opponents of renewable technologies such as wind power are blowing a lot of hot air, says Our…
Buddhist nuns contemplate life in the bush
Posted on 05 Feb 2024
Santi Forest Monastery, nestled in the NSW Southern Highlands, is a place tailormade for peaceful…
Sector support for stage 3 tax cuts
Posted on 03 Feb 2024
The not-for-profit and charity sector has thrown its weight behind changes to the federal…
Diversity program helps women rise to their potential
Posted on 01 Feb 2024
A program designed to boost workplace leadership opportunities for women with diverse backgrounds…
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…