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: Strength in numbers
Posted on 24 Jun 2024
Gather My Crew CEO Dr Susan Palmer is on a mission to harness the supportive power of friends,…
Cold night for a great cause
Posted on 22 Jun 2024
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh saw life through the eyes of the nation's homeless when he slept…
Ten things I didn’t expect when I started a charity
Posted on 20 Jun 2024
Fiona Luth knew little about starting a charity when she founded Fiji Book Drive in 2012. She…
NFP sector pushes back on fixed-term contracting changes
Posted on 19 Jun 2024
One of the not-for-profit sector’s peak representative bodies has joined forces with the federal…
New report aims to dismantle gender inequity
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
Engaging children in discussions about gender norms is one of a raft of recommendations contained…
Perfect match
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
Used strategically, donation matching offers a powerful tool for magnifying the impact of…
Record numbers of new parents seeking psychological support
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
Demand for help from parents suffering perinatal depression and anxiety has surged more than 132%…
Aussie NFP is helping female entrepreneurs to fly in Fiji
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
An Australian not-for-profit is playing a key role in helping Fijian female entrepreneurs tackle…
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…