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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
Steps toward a stronger sector
Posted on 18 Dec 2023
With 2023 drawing to a close, Charities Minister Andrew Leigh recently took the opportunity in a…
Does data deepen democracy?
Posted on 18 Dec 2023
In the digital age, data has the potential to both empower and endanger democracy, writes Seer Data…
Class act
Posted on 18 Dec 2023
A group of highly motivated teachers are dedicated to helping Australia’s most disadvantaged…
Settlement peak bodies praise Canberra’s migration reforms
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
Migrant advocacy organisations have welcomed the federal government’s long-awaited migration…
New figures reveal deepening homelessness crisis
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
The number of Australians tipped into homelessness has surged over the past year, new figures show.
People with Purpose: Peace on earth and goodwill to all farm animals
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
Pam Ahern created animal sanctuary Edgar’s Mission, near Lancefield in central Victoria, so…
Good news, puppies and the value of our work
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
Doing good work in the community is great, but it isn’t enough. The charity and not-for-profit…
Employment program makes life cycle easier for young unemployed
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
A partnership between social enterprise Good Cycles and electric bike company Lime is helping…
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…