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
Bondi tragedy must push us to do more to help people who are struggling
Posted on 22 Apr 2024
We should be trying to promote mental health and reduce homelessness because it’s the right thing…
AI front and centre at sector technology conference
Posted on 18 Apr 2024
Artificial intelligence will be the dominant theme of Infoxchange's upcoming three-day Technology…
Co-ordinated aid approach transforms lives of vulnerable women and children in Africa
Posted on 18 Apr 2024
An Australian overseas aid organisation, a philanthropic foundation and the federal government have…
Australia’s youth on the frontline of climate change disruption
Posted on 17 Apr 2024
Young Australians are not only increasingly worried about climate change, but they are also…
Sector efforts recognised in philanthropy awards
Posted on 16 Apr 2024
Initiatives designed to support members of the LGBTIQ+ community, help disadvantaged people become…
ATO not-for-profit tax change strategy questioned
Posted on 16 Apr 2024
A leading not-for-profit finance expert has accused the Australian Taxation Office of failing to…
Cross-continent charity running attempt a feet of endurance
Posted on 16 Apr 2024
Despite suffering arthritis and having titanium rods and screws in his right leg and pelvis,…
People with Purpose: Hutch Hussein is in the house
Posted on 16 Apr 2024
After more than a quarter of a century working tirelessly to improve the lives of disadvantaged…
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…