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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
What’s your diversity and inclusion strategy?
Posted on 13 Sep 2023
Australia’s not-for-profit peak for diversity and inclusion in the workplace has outlined several…
Price-wise warrior back in the saddle
Posted on 12 Sep 2023
Amid an unprecedented cost of living crisis, the charity and NFP sector are expected to play an…
Leveraging the power of data to improve the lives of young Australians
Posted on 12 Sep 2023
Australia is considered the "lucky country" but we are witnessing a growing gap between children…
Time to bridge the gap between climate concern and climate action
Posted on 12 Sep 2023
Charities and not-for-profits have been at the heart of community resilience for decades. Putting…
People with purpose: for Alannah and Madeline
Posted on 12 Sep 2023
Walter Mikac established the Alannah & Madeline Foundation in the wake of the Port Arthur…
Wealthy Australians drive tax deductible donations to $4.4 billion: report
Posted on 11 Sep 2023
The top end of town has helped push charitable donations across the nation to $4.4 billion but just…
Got a problem in your community? Get angry – then take action!
Posted on 08 Sep 2023
Faced with a frustrating lack of action on pressing issues in her local community, veteran…
Where there's a will, there's a way to give
Posted on 06 Sep 2023
Legacy giving is a rapidly growing segment of the charitable landscape.
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…