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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
Art competition frames ageism in a different light
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
Take a tour of the winners of the Art Against Ageism public art competition, designed to break down…
Charity regulator issues advice on overseas aid amid a flood of crises
Posted on 26 Oct 2023
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has published new advice in relation…
Politicians and philanthropists converge on Canberra for giving summit
Posted on 24 Oct 2023
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh met with some of the nation’s top philanthropists in Canberra this…
People with Purpose: Home truths
Posted on 24 Oct 2023
St John’s Youth Services CEO Nicole Chaplin refuses to define struggling youth by their temporary…
"Our sector is people": Placing a premium on staff
Posted on 24 Oct 2023
In a speech delivered at the Benefolk Foundation's Reimagining Resilience breakfast in Melbourne,…
Not-for-profits are write on message
Posted on 24 Oct 2023
Open letters co-signed by dozens of charities and not-for-profits have become a powerful weapon to…
Education and truth – the keys to change?
Posted on 24 Oct 2023
The overwhelming rejection of the Yes campaign to give Indigenous Australians a Voice to Parliament…
Burnout fears for stressed out sector workers and volunteers
Posted on 23 Oct 2023
More than half of Australian not-for-profits and charities said they prioritise the needs of…
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…