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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
People with Purpose: helping disadvantaged young people to make tracks
Posted on 05 Jan 2024
Nurturing deep and meaningful relationships is the key to helping troubled youth build better…
Migrants key to solving IT skills crisis
Posted on 04 Jan 2024
Harnessing the potential of new arrivals to Australia could be the answer to solving Australia’s…
Beach waste leaves bitter taste
Posted on 02 Jan 2024
New figures have revealed volunteers removed more than 22.5 tonnes of litter from Victoria's shores…
Time to remove the helplessness from homelessness
Posted on 21 Dec 2023
This season of giving, let’s give our attention, compassion and voice to ending homelessness,…
Big year, but still so much to do
Posted on 20 Dec 2023
As 2023 comes to a close there is a great deal to reflect on, and to look forward to, writes…
Saddle up for our state of the sector quiz
Posted on 18 Dec 2023
It’s been a big year in the charity and not-for-profit sector.
Purpose-led people of 2023
Posted on 18 Dec 2023
The charity and not-for-profit sector is filled with people determined to make a difference.
How to give something that'll be appreciated this Christmas
Posted on 18 Dec 2023
About this time of the year people start circulating estimates of what proportion of Christmas…
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
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…