Budgeting for treasurers
Budgeting is simply the process of planning your organisation's finances for a specified period,…
Financial planning
Our financial resources have been developed with our alliance partner Commonwealth Bank to give not-for-profit organisations access to tools and resources to help improve their financial management, and better and more cost-effective banking solutions.
Help sheets
FAQs about your not-for-profit’s AGM
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way not-for-profits are run, and AGMs will never be the same.…
Project budgeting
Many funding agencies or philanthropic foundations want to fund one-off special projects and do not…
Trend analysis
The board must not examine the coming year's budget in isolation. In order to attain a proper…
Why a growth mindset could be one of your organisation’s most powerful funding tools
The shockwaves from the COVID-19 crisis have shaken many organisations to the core.
Articles
Members Only
How the financial royal commission affects you
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
Think of a smallish Australian not-for-profit - one of the 40% of NFPs with about $50,000 in…
Study takes pulse of not-for-profits’ financial health
Posted on 16 Sep 2019
Australia’s not-for-profits are almost evenly split between thriving organisations and battlers…
The art of survival for regional gallery
Posted on 17 Oct 2017
Our Community's thinker-in-residence, Chris Borthwick, casts a close eye over the financial…
Members Only
Where's your money for a rainy day?
Posted on 17 Oct 2017
Diversity of funding sources is crucial for sustainability. We've identified seven possible income…
Policies
Credit Card / Financial Transaction Card Policy
The use of financial transaction cards, including credit cards, is a major convenience for any…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Petty Cash Policy
To deal with minor expenses, administrative unity need a procedure that is flexible yet consistent…