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Document retention and destruction for not-for-profits
Under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, organisations in the sector…
Reporting and transparency
Help sheets
Record-keeping for treasurers
A computer system is not a substitute for paper records. Make sure you keep a hard copy audit trail…
The laws of an annual report
The following tabs will help you determine what legally needs to go in your annual report.
Articles
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Inquiries' powerful lessons for directors
Posted on 16 Jul 2018
Directors are under increased scrutiny and pressure in light of royal commissions into banking and…
Survey winners take the pulse of the NFP sector
Posted on 08 Apr 2019
The entry standards for this year’s Not-for-profit Governance Survey, which closed at the at end of…
Why you should trust and verify for good governance
Posted on 18 Nov 2019
The executive director of the Institute of Community Directors Australia, Patrick Moriarty, says…
Checklists
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10 key considerations for publishing annual reports
Every year, not-for-profit organisations gear up to pull together their annual reports and while…
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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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Ten myths of conflicts of interest
There are plenty of myths and misnomers which surround the concept of conflict of interest. Here…
Advice Guides
Policies
Board Confidentiality Policy
Board confidentiality is important. It encourages open and frank discussion in meetings, helps…
Board Conflict of Interest Policy
If your Board is committed to high standards of ethical conduct then it is important that any…
Complaints handling
Charities and other not-for-profits should provide a safe and effective service to those who wish…
Legislative Compliance Policy
The operations of [Name of Organisation] are subject to a wide range of legal requirements,…
Letting of Premises Policy
If your organisation leases its premises and grounds, it's very important that you have a policy on…
Transparency and Accountability Policy
Transparency and accountability is important for your organisation's relationships with clients,…
Whistleblower Policy
Whistleblowing plays a crucial role in managing risk and cultivating an ethical culture in a…