Members Only
Reviewing your bank
Whether you're choosing a banking partner for your organisation, or have been with your current…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
View more
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
Study finds risk and reward in AI powered jobs search
Posted on 14 Nov 2023
New research has raised fears the rise of artificial intelligence tools could have a negative…
Philanthropy report highlights sector concerns
Posted on 13 Nov 2023
Inflationary pressure, high staff turnover and cyber security threats are three of the top issues…
Report a technology wake-up call for NFP sector
Posted on 13 Nov 2023
A new survey has revealed the Australian not-for-profit sector is largely unprepared to meet the…
Our Community chief urges big shift in federal grants management
Posted on 10 Nov 2023
Our Community has urged the federal government to make a major “technological and cultural shift”…
People with Purpose: Agent of change
Posted on 10 Nov 2023
Social change campaign veteran Lea Corbett has left few stones unturned in a decades-long career…
Room with a view
Posted on 09 Nov 2023
Rules on Deductable Gift Recipient status for charities, cutting red tape and protecting the…
Not-for-profits embracing AI: report
Posted on 08 Nov 2023
One-in-four not-for-profit and charity organisations are already using artificial intelligence with…
More decoration or meaningful reform?
Posted on 07 Nov 2023
When it comes to government forging a stronger community sector, the time for asking questions is…
Checklists
Members Only
Making sure your annual report is complete
Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
Members Only
Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
Members Only
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…