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: Social enterprise’s work gives us all food for thought
Posted on 21 Aug 2024
Plate It Forward founder Shaun Christie-David turned his back on a career in banking in favour of…
Watchdog scraps probe into mass charity data breach
Posted on 14 Aug 2024
Australia’s privacy watchdog has halted an investigation into the charity telemarketer behind a…
Women step up for 2024 council polls
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
This year's Victorian local government elections will see a new cohort of women running as a result…
Aussies urged to donate more of their $5.4 trillion inheritance
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
A report on Australian bequest trends shows that only 1% of the $150 billion in annual inheritances…
Here’s the proof we’ve got to do more for the community sector
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
We are in the midst of a profoundly challenging time for communities all around Australia.
People with Purpose: Championing change to protect consumers
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
Whether it’s highlighting harm from gambling or calling out rising mobile and internet prices amid…
Better data could unlock homelessness solutions
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
Infoxchange's Dr Kirsten Moeller-Saxone believes the strategic use of data could do a lot to…
The percentage of Australians with disability has surged in a few years. Here’s why.
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
Updated figures show Australia has witnessed a significant surge in disability prevalence, marking…
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…