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 shines bright in Australia Day Honours
Posted on 25 Jan 2025
Social justice warriors, Indigenous rights campaigners and disability advocates featured…
A year of change
Posted on 21 Jan 2025
With a federal election on the horizon, charities will have a critical role to play in 2025, says…
Vinnies dances to the digital tune
Posted on 21 Jan 2025
In a nod to the changing shopping habits of consumers, OpShop operator Vinnies Victoria has…
As the rich get richer, the poor get the picture from a new study of global wealth
Posted on 21 Jan 2025
While many Australians struggle with the cost-of-living crisis, the super-wealthy are raking in…
Call to fix “outdated” charities financial framework
Posted on 21 Jan 2025
Australia’s financial reporting framework for charities has been labelled “outdated” and badly in…
Once upon a time in the 18th century: a Queensland fairy tale
Posted on 21 Jan 2025
Confronting the uncomfortable truth of our colonial past is fine, unless it upsets the current…
Charity by the book
Posted on 15 Jan 2025
Looking for some insightful summer reading on the charity and not-for-profit sector before the year…
No news is bad news for democracy
Posted on 15 Jan 2025
Not-for-profit journalism has a crucial role to play in the battle against misinformation and…
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…