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
How the tax office is wasting the not-for-profit sector’s time, effort, and money
Posted on 15 Oct 2024
The Australian Tax Office new reporting requirements for not-for-profits are causing a great deal…
People with Purpose: Poverty is everyone’s problem
Posted on 15 Oct 2024
The Antipoverty Centre’s Kristin O’Connell has first-hand experience of living in economic…
Overseas stars find their voice for local charities
Posted on 15 Oct 2024
Socially conscious international music stars touring Australia are increasingly determined to do…
Yes supporters urged to stand up again
Posted on 14 Oct 2024
On the anniversary of the failed campaign to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, an…
Pushing back on persistent poverty
Posted on 14 Oct 2024
Anti-Poverty Week (October 13 to 19) has been held every year for the past two decades.
For purpose organisations band together on purpose
Posted on 14 Oct 2024
Strength in numbers is an ethos that has been on full public display by Australia’s charity,…
ATO denies NFP self-review changes not worth the effort
Posted on 14 Oct 2024
The Australian Tax Office has acknowledged resistance to controversial changes to self-reporting…
Want a cracking not-for-profit campaign? Consider a professional
Posted on 10 Oct 2024
Scanning the shortlist for Communication and Public Relations Australia’s (CPRA’s) 2024 Golden…
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…