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
Dead-set mate, cemeteries have rules!
Posted on 02 Apr 2024
From presiding over burials in the driving rain to helping lost mourners navigate pot-holed roads…
Taxing time for NFPs
Posted on 27 Mar 2024
Organisations have been kept in the dark on their chance to comment on significant tax changes set…
Great expectations
Posted on 26 Mar 2024
The weight of expectation to be all things to all people falls heavily on those in the…
Generational change a challenge for charities
Posted on 26 Mar 2024
Generational change is upending traditional charitable giving patterns according to new research.
Don’t mention the war…on charities
Posted on 26 Mar 2024
Opposition Charities spokesman Senator Dean Smith may be hoping the sector has a short memory when…
Authorities fight back against charity hackers
Posted on 26 Mar 2024
International authorities claim to have “destroyed the online backbone” of a ransomware group that…
The only thing I like to boast about as an Australian is modesty
Posted on 25 Mar 2024
Proud Australian Denis Moriarty said it's time our politicians stopped claiming we are the best…
People with Purpose: Raising the bar to create a better world
Posted on 22 Mar 2024
Making a positive difference in the world is what drives Fundraising Institute Australia CEO…
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…