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
Charities regulator flags focus on fraud
Posted on 04 Nov 2024
The number of concerns raised with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)…
Podcast: Lone crusader tackling loneliness head-on
Posted on 04 Nov 2024
In a world that’s never been more connected through technology, loneliness has become an epidemic.
ATO urged to redesign NFP self-review changes
Posted on 30 Oct 2024
Shadow Charities Minister Senator Dean Smith has called for the federal government and the…
I want to change the world, just don’t call me an activist
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
New research has revealed that while many Australians don’t consider themselves "activists" in the…
Cyber crooks use trust in charities to target victims
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
Heartless cyber criminals are impersonating charities and offering fake financial help to…
Win for charities on fixed-term contracting
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
Charities and not-for-profits have scored a major win with confirmation that recently passed…
Report reveals troubling attitudes towards child sexual abuse
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
A groundbreaking report has exposed gaps in Australians’ ability to understand, identify and…
People with Purpose: Food for thought
Posted on 29 Oct 2024
Volunteer worker Lisa Milkvoci says Transit Soup Kitchen is much more than a food relief…
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…