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
People with Purpose: From ‘outsider’ to agent of change
Posted on 08 Oct 2024
If not-for-profits are not challenging the status quo and striving for a more just society, they…
Why defeating scammers is not a task for individuals
Posted on 02 Oct 2024
Collective action against excessive greed and unethical behaviour by vested interests has never…
Sector struggling to help people in need: report
Posted on 01 Oct 2024
Charities are being placed under increasing pressure as the cost-of-living crisis drives a surge in…
People with Purpose: Investing in making an impact
Posted on 01 Oct 2024
As a not-for-profit leader with decades of experience, the CEO of Impact Investing Australia, David…
50 not out: celebrating half a century of community broadcasting
Posted on 01 Oct 2024
David James remembers the first words he spoke into the microphone as Australia’s inaugural FM…
Charity fraud cases highlight risks to sector's reputation
Posted on 01 Oct 2024
Maintaining public trust is a crucial element in the ability of charities and not-for-profits to…
Podcast: Keeping the volunteer flame burning in rural and regional Australia
Posted on 27 Sep 2024
Community organisations and the volunteers who largely run them are the glue that holds many…
Awards a chance to make an impact
Posted on 25 Sep 2024
Australia’s leading social impact measurement awards have a new look in their 10th year.
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…