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
People with Purpose: You’ve got male
Posted on 15 Jan 2025
As a member of the leadership team at the Man Cave, Australia’s leading preventative mental health…
Rising to the challenge of positive change
Posted on 13 Jan 2025
The Smith Family CEO Doug Taylor shares some thoughts on ways sector leaders can make a bigger…
Disadvantaged families struggling to pay for education essentials
Posted on 13 Jan 2025
The cost-of-living crisis is continuing to negatively impact many families’ ability to educate…
The stories that mattered to you in 2024
Posted on 17 Dec 2024
It’s been a busy year in the charity and not-for-profit sector.
Altruist or accountant? How much can you afford to give this Christmas?
Posted on 17 Dec 2024
This Christmas, Our Community group managing director Denis Moriarty is challenging all Australians…
Charities need support too
Posted on 17 Dec 2024
Charities perform vital work in society, but if we continue to short-change them, we will all…
Christmas comes early for community broadcasting with $27 million funding boost
Posted on 17 Dec 2024
The community broadcasting sector has had two reasons to celebrate in 2024.
Social isolation an unwanted Christmas gift for people with disability
Posted on 17 Dec 2024
For many Australians, the festive season is a time of joy, celebration with family and friends,…
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…