Good not-for-profit risk management will be rewarded
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
ICDA has compiled a large library of resources, webinars, help sheets and policies to help…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Why life for our kids is safer than it was for our parents
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
Rose coloured glasses give false comfort to those who look longingly at the past, says group…
Community organisations are vulnerable to corruption: watchdog
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
A detailed study into the corruption risks faced by government-funded community organisations has…
NFP insurance trends and how to slash premiums
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
Not-for-profits have been hit by a spike in insurance premiums because of a perfect storm of…
How not-for-profits can manage risks and build resilience
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
Not-for-profits must brace for the challenges of an increasingly volatile world in which risks span…
Insurance rules revamp could cut NFP premiums: expert
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
A leading not-for-profit finance expert believes that tightening the liability rules for community…
Don’t risk strategic oversight becoming interference
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
Time and time again, we read news accounts of boards that did not have their eyes on the ball and…
Crisis management: What to do when things go south
Posted on 10 Apr 2024
If crises were predictable we’d never have to experience them, but life is complicated and – in…
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
Just like commercial organisations, not-for-profit organisations may be subject to fraudulent…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Procurement policy
Purchasing decisions can have a big impact on an organisation’s finances, reputation, and…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…