Risk management for treasurers
A risk is any event or action that harms your organisation's reputation or your ability to achieve…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
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
Awards celebrate community impact in the Sunshine State
Posted on 27 Nov 2024
A youth support organisation committed to protecting the human rights of young people, a…
Australians avoiding tough conversations amid polarisation fears
Posted on 26 Nov 2024
Australians have become so concerned about polarisation that many have begun to shy away from…
Building the foundations for future giving in Australia
Posted on 26 Nov 2024
As the philanthropic sector waits for the federal government to respond to the Productivity…
Achieving disability inclusion at work takes effort, but everybody wins
Posted on 26 Nov 2024
Despite mounting evidence of a clear business case for embracing workplace diversity, significant…
New guide makes disability inclusion good for business
Posted on 26 Nov 2024
The researchers behind a new report claim their findings could help employers unlock the skills…
Sector slams lack of action on online gambling reform
Posted on 26 Nov 2024
Advocates of responsible gambling have attacked the federal government’s plans to defer making a…
Fleet-footed Freo footy player honoured with major community award
Posted on 26 Nov 2024
Volunteering as a sporting mentor in a women’s prison has helped secure Fremantle Dockers AFLW…
People with Purpose: Kicking multicultural goals
Posted on 25 Nov 2024
Sport can be a powerful social and multicultural bridge, say South Sudanese Aussie Rules…
Checklists
Members Only
Making sure your annual report is complete
Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
Members Only
Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
Members Only
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…