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
Climate in the courtroom
Posted on 16 Jul 2024
‘Green lawfare’ is increasingly being used on all sides of the environment debate and it's good for…
Transforming Australian culture through sport
Posted on 16 Jul 2024
An innovative program that helps local sports clubs lift their game and meet the emotional needs of…
People with Purpose: Never too old to serve
Posted on 15 Jul 2024
After eight decades as a St John Ambulance volunteer, 91-year-old David Heard reckons he’s just…
More than assumptions
Posted on 10 Jul 2024
Assumptions about how the charity, not-for-profit and community sector is perceived in the…
First Nations artists embrace the chance to share Indigenous culture with the world
Posted on 09 Jul 2024
A collaboration between First Nations artists and a creative design company is helping power…
New study to shine a light on workplace discrimination against First Nations people
Posted on 09 Jul 2024
A new research project is set to detail the negative experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Sector scores Senate win on fixed contracts
Posted on 09 Jul 2024
Not-for-profits, charities and community groups have scored a significant win, with the federal…
Sector inquiries: process or progress?
Posted on 08 Jul 2024
Podcast: In our latest Community Advocate podcast, Opposition Charities spokesman Dean Smith…
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…