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
'It's probably a way of coping': outer Melbourne RSL builds community resilience
Posted on 21 May 2024
As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week, we shine on a light on an RSL sub-branch in…
Pets with Purpose: Protecting pets in times of crisis
Posted on 21 May 2024
In times of crisis, vulnerable Australians such as domestic violence victims and pensioners…
Sector left empty handed after plea for government cyber security aid
Posted on 20 May 2024
Charity and not-for-profit organisations have expressed bitter disappointment that Canberra has…
A sector at the crossroads: how volunteering needs to change
Posted on 20 May 2024
As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week, it's vital we create the conditions for…
Financially disadvantaged left wanting in federal Budget
Posted on 16 May 2024
The federal Budget couldn’t include every ‘good idea’ but not boosting JobSeeker and the Youth…
Budget is great intel for not-for-profits
Posted on 15 May 2024
Not-for-profits should closely examine the federal Budget for opportunities to help solve some of…
Budget brings some relief for struggling Australians
Posted on 15 May 2024
Measures aimed at relieving cost of living pressures loomed large in this week’s federal Budget.
It's time for a new Budget performance – root and branch
Posted on 14 May 2024
There must be a better way to develop and frame Federal budgets, says Community Council for…
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…