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
Bright ideas from bright young minds
Posted on 19 Oct 2023
Young people from rural communities across Australia have shared in almost $150,000 in grants…
Completing this survey may prove to be a solid investment
Posted on 18 Oct 2023
A first of its kind survey is designed to learn more about the for-purpose sectors attitude to…
Fundraising, legal skills in demand on NFP boards
Posted on 17 Oct 2023
A national survey of Australian not-for-profits shows the vast majority (91%) find recruiting new…
Our Community: a social enterprise before the term was coined
Posted on 17 Oct 2023
When Denis Moriarty founded Our Community – the parent company of the Institute of Community…
Victoria finally has a can-do attitude to recycling
Posted on 17 Oct 2023
Charities and community groups in Victoria are finally on the verge of joining the rest of the…
Endless inquiries taking us for a ride
Posted on 17 Oct 2023
It’s time to stop the inaction merry-go-round of government consultations, inquiries and reports…
Why not-for-profits should care about the rise of social enterprises
Posted on 17 Oct 2023
What exactly is a social enterprise, and is it as great as it sounds?
Opportunity from the ashes
Posted on 16 Oct 2023
The failed referendum is a political disaster, but opportunity exists for those brave and willing…
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…