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
Philanthropy helps power medical research for sick kids
Posted on 28 Jan 2025
The announcement of a new multi-million-dollar children’s medical research facility has been hailed…
Making social impact great again
Posted on 28 Jan 2025
While newly elected US President Donald Trump has pulled out of the Paris agreement, declared war…
Cheers to charity
Posted on 28 Jan 2025
Many Aussies will enjoy a beer or two over the long, hot summer, and if they choose the right one,…
People with Purpose: Giving it all you’ve got
Posted on 28 Jan 2025
After a decades-long career learning what makes philanthropy tick, Genevieve Timmons, the author of…
Sisters step up for their slice of sporting pie
Posted on 28 Jan 2025
The sporting prowess of the Australian women's cricket team will not be the only thing under the…
Australia Day date debate far from over
Posted on 27 Jan 2025
Amid research revealing a drop in support for changing the date of Australia Day, claims of a shift…
Red tape won’t make the world a better place
Posted on 27 Jan 2025
Not-for-profits should be focusing on what they want to do, which is to make Australia a better…
Handing kids the keys to success at school
Posted on 27 Jan 2025
Every Australian child deserves access to education, but for some kids, the road is tough.…
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…