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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
Elderly left behind in battle for disability care
Posted on 03 Oct 2023
Older Australians with disability are falling through the cracks when it comes to receiving the…
Sector adds its voice to referendum debate
Posted on 03 Oct 2023
With less than two weeks to before the referendum, we canvassed a cross section of sector…
Tough climate for debate
Posted on 02 Oct 2023
The Climate Council is celebrating a decade of advocating to save the planet.
People with purpose: Mum’s the word
Posted on 29 Sep 2023
Children's charity St Kilda Mum’s purpose is to rehome essential items such as cots, prams and…
Have your say on ACNC secrecy reform
Posted on 28 Sep 2023
Proposed reforms to allow the charity regulator to reveal more about its investigations are open…
The power of one: Windana and TaskForce merge to expand services
Posted on 28 Sep 2023
Two of Victoria’s longest running drug and alcohol services are set to merge into a single…
New research debunks the myth of the ‘lazy’ flexible worker
Posted on 28 Sep 2023
Pushback by home-based employees against bosses urging them to return to work has received a boost…
Mass charities data breach prompts warnings about outsourcing fundraising
Posted on 27 Sep 2023
Authorities have warned organisations to be wary of relying on third-party providers who have…
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…