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
From little things, big things grow
Posted on 19 Nov 2024
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to charitable…
Podcast: Charity chiefs united on compliance approach
Posted on 15 Nov 2024
Effective collaboration between international charity regulators has become increasingly important…
New survey tool to build better boards
Posted on 14 Nov 2024
A national board assessment service is joining forces with the Institute of Community Directors…
Not-for-profit boards are lagging behind
Posted on 14 Nov 2024
Studies of Australian boards reveal that small not-for-profits are falling behind larger…
Australia’s not-for-profit workforce needs a major revamp: report
Posted on 14 Nov 2024
The not-for-profit sector’s huge workforce needs more investment and better planning to thrive, a…
Want people to come into the office? How about offering a four-day week?
Posted on 13 Nov 2024
Offering a four-day work week could be one way to restrike the work-life balance, writes group…
Peer power can help with resourcing
Posted on 13 Nov 2024
We all know too well that the social sector faces an enduring challenge with widespread…
Fundraisers want to be counted in jobs stats
Posted on 13 Nov 2024
Australia’s fundraisers are on the cusp of formal recognition for their unique skills, which if…
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…