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
Advocating for our communities is all about attention
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
To cut through the noise, it may be time for the charity and not-for-profit sector to change not…
People with Purpose: In defence of democracy
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
With Australian democracy “strong, but under attack”, there has never been a more important time to…
Disability advocates call for policy ambition to be matched with action
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
Australia’s Disability Strategy has had a revamp – now it needs to deliver says the president of…
Fate of environmental law charity in hands of ACNC
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
Green law activist organisation the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) faces losing its charity…
For charities, sponsorship by alcohol companies often means a hangover
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
The sometimes-problematic relationship between alcohol companies and their support for charities…
Trump’s diversity attack is bad business
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
Workplace diversity and inclusion isn't something that can be taken for granted, says the group…
Local solutions to a global problem
Posted on 30 Jan 2025
A new grants program is empowering rural communities to reduce harmful greenhouse emissions and…
Cash injection hits the right note
Posted on 30 Jan 2025
There’s no doubt musicians work hard for the money, but they also get to soak up the acclaim and…
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…