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
Sector organisations lead the charge to a four-day week
Posted on 14 May 2024
The education focused not-for-profit Skyline Education Foundation Australia is considering…
Tech types rule in AI hack battle to reach carbon zero
Posted on 14 May 2024
Nearly 1000 coders, data scientists and artificial intelligence experts have converged to witness a…
Push for more diversity on company boards
Posted on 14 May 2024
Companies are being urged to disclose the cultural, ethnic and racial make-up of their boards to…
People with Purpose: From street kid to community centre hero
Posted on 14 May 2024
As someone who has overcome drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness, family tragedy and a…
Food charities merge in bid to tackle growing hunger crisis
Posted on 14 May 2024
Two of Australia’s biggest food relief agencies have announced they will combine their efforts…
NFPs must plan for the future – today
Posted on 14 May 2024
Not-for-profits and charities should plan for multiple versions of what Australia might look like…
Truth in political advertising laws only the first step to eliminating the spread of misinformation
Posted on 14 May 2024
It’s time science and facts replaced profits and power if we are to truly tackle pressing issues…
How to win political friends and influence powerful people
Posted on 09 May 2024
Not-for-profits wanting to win the political and influence game can boost their negotiating power…
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…