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
Why we’re still stuck with a monarchy
Posted on 28 Oct 2024
Australians call for our politicians to inspire us with big ideas, only to rip them to shreds if…
News flash: women struggle to be heard in the nation’s newsrooms
Posted on 23 Oct 2024
Gender bias persists in Australian newsrooms, despite gender equality's vital role in strengthening…
Sector vents frustration at ATO tax changes in Senate hearing
Posted on 22 Oct 2024
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has admitted it is on track to fall massively short of its target…
Local heroes, big impact
Posted on 22 Oct 2024
Ordinary Australians who go above and beyond to help others in the community and the organisations…
Collaboration is the key to digital equality
Posted on 21 Oct 2024
Government and the not-for-profit sector must work together to break the cycle of digital…
Charity chief flies to global gathering
Posted on 21 Oct 2024
Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) commissioner Sue Woodward will head to…
Struggling Australians want higher incomes and lower prices in two-pronged attack on cost-of-living crisis: report
Posted on 21 Oct 2024
Australians hit hard by the cost-of-living want action on everything from rising utility and…
Tax changes spark NFP surge in charity registrations
Posted on 17 Oct 2024
Not-for-profit’s have swamped the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) with…
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…