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
Philanthropists unite to back resilience in the bush
Posted on 28 May 2024
A quartet of philanthropic organisations has banded together to help regional not-for-profits…
People with Purpose: Meowtivated by a love of cats
Posted on 28 May 2024
Volunteer cat carer Jacquelyn Balestiero finds adopting friendless felines has enriched her life.
Minister issues call to arms to defend young Australians against perils of social media
Posted on 24 May 2024
A senior federal government minister has lamented the corrosive effect that unbridled access to…
Without death duties, generations to come will inherit a housing crisis
Posted on 23 May 2024
You can't take it with you – and nor should you, writes the group managing director of Our…
Equality Australia PBI case hits court
Posted on 22 May 2024
UPDATED May 22, 2024: The long-running battle between Equality Australia and the Australian…
Charities minister puts overzealous fundraisers on notice
Posted on 22 May 2024
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh has called out pushy fundraisers who target elderly Australians too…
Putting the fun into fundraising
Posted on 21 May 2024
Almost as diverse as people’s motivations and capacities to give to charity are the innovative ways…
Checkmate would be a premature move in the life of cheques
Posted on 21 May 2024
Donations via cheque are the lifeblood of many charities and must be protected at all costs, says…
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…