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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
Charities in fear of cybercrime: report
Posted on 06 Sep 2023
One in five Australian charities and not-for-profits fears that a cyber security attack would…
Giving voice to facts about the Voice
Posted on 05 Sep 2023
A leading academic and Indigenous elder has urged Australians to focus on facts, not opinions, as…
Understanding whether your charity registration will be successful
Posted on 05 Sep 2023
Benefits such as income tax concessions have helped drive a surge in charity registration…
Charities veteran has great advice for good causes wanting to step up
Posted on 05 Sep 2023
As new chair of the recently revamped Australian Charities and not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)…
New government measuring tool takes years off people’s lives
Posted on 05 Sep 2023
Australia's first national wellbeing framework Measuring What Matters is a welcome development, but…
ACNC updates PBI advice
Posted on 04 Sep 2023
The charities regulator has updated its guidelines around the contentious definition of Public…
People with purpose: taming the technology tiger
Posted on 02 Sep 2023
After more than two decades helping not-for-profits navigate the rapidly changing world of digital…
Need help? Sign me up, say Castlemaine volunteers
Posted on 31 Aug 2023
With a proud tradition of community activism dating back to the 1970s, the historic central…
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…