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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
People with purpose: The power of positivity
Posted on 30 Jan 2024
After enduring many challenges in his life, resilience speaker Barnaby Howarth believes he has some…
New employment laws could stretch not-for-profit budgets
Posted on 30 Jan 2024
New federal laws to restrict fixed-term contracts could put greater pressure on not-for-profit…
Canberra doubles down on alleged supermarket price gouging
Posted on 30 Jan 2024
While welcoming the ACCC inquiry into supermarket pricing and practices, some sector organisations…
Financially struggling Aussies still support giving
Posted on 30 Jan 2024
Australians doing it tough amid the cost-of-living crisis are still generous at heart and…
Community pays the price for pokies funds
Posted on 30 Jan 2024
It's no longer possible to ignore the destructive impact of poker machines on the community, writes…
Sector efforts recognised in Australia Day Honours
Posted on 25 Jan 2024
The tireless efforts of scores of people in the not-for-profit, charity and community sector were…
Dollars to help make a difference
Posted on 23 Jan 2024
The efforts of a diverse range of not-for-profits working on innovative solutions to combat the…
Sector calls for rental help to prevent homelessness
Posted on 23 Jan 2024
Mission Australia has called on the federal government to boost Commonwealth rent assistance by 50%…
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…