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
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Our top 50 help sheets of 2023
Posted on 12 Mar 2024
The Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) maintains a massive library of help sheets…
Not-for-profits can become more resilient by spending more on fundraising and admin
Posted on 12 Mar 2024
Most food banks, homeless shelters and other social services not-for-profits constantly face hard…
Athleticsim meets advocacy
Posted on 12 Mar 2024
Fiercely competitive Australian sporting codes are increasingly just as committed to protecting the…
Straight from the heart: Social equity for the future starts with courageous leadership today
Posted on 12 Mar 2024
In a recent wide-ranging oration delivered at the launch of the RMIT Social Equity Research Centre…
New hub inspires Indigenous innovation
Posted on 12 Mar 2024
The nation’s first innovation hub and think tank founded by First Nations women has opened in…
People with Purpose: Finding a way forward to fiscal fairness
Posted on 11 Mar 2024
A passion for ensuring people in financial distress are treated fairly has driven Fiona Guthrie,…
Creating the right climate for change
Posted on 07 Mar 2024
Entrepreneurial not-for-profit start-ups with innovative ideas to tackle climate change are banding…
Foundation seeks growth to help more country folk
Posted on 06 Mar 2024
Australia’s only foundation aimed at building the resilience of rural and regional communities has…
Checklists
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Making sure your annual report is complete
Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
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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…