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
Volunteers help give voice to the ‘Yes’ campaign
Posted on 30 Aug 2023
Anne Duggan can accept that Australians have different views on the merits of a First Nations Voice…
Reforms to government contracting? Once in a blue moon – but still not likely
Posted on 29 Aug 2023
Urgently needed reforms to government contracting have been buried in the too hard basket for too…
Actions, not words key to addressing gender inequality
Posted on 28 Aug 2023
The Victorian government has launched a comprehensive four year strategy containing 110 actions and…
Not-for-profits say there’s no time to wait to act on Intergenerational Report
Posted on 28 Aug 2023
The 2023 Intergenerational Report is an attempt at predicting what Australia will look like four…
Time to get on board for the Voice
Posted on 28 Aug 2023
Has your not-for-profit found it's voice on the Voice?
People with purpose: Laying out the welcome mat downunder
Posted on 25 Aug 2023
Migrating to Australia from Lebanon gave Settlement Services International’s Yamamah Agha a deep…
Arts key to community disaster recovery: report
Posted on 25 Aug 2023
A report has highlighted the importance of arts projects in aiding rural communities’ recovery when…
Musical message aims to connect all Australians before the vote on the Voice
Posted on 22 Aug 2023
The composer of an electrifying new musical composition that blends the ancient sounds of his…
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…