NFP sector to play key role in financial counselling initiative
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
The federal government will spend $1.5 million to establish an independent not-for-profit body to…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Should you trust artificial intelligence? Ethics and governance issues for not-for-profits
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov first conceived of the three laws of robotics in a 1942 short…
Five ways NFPs should use AI, and three warnings for the wary
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
The artificial intelligence landscape that has developed over the past year has had a significant…
ChatGPT says don’t be afraid, but consider using some of these AI applications in your organisation
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
We asked ChatGPT about some of the AI resources available to not-for-profits, and whether we should…
How NFPs can use artificial intelligence to slash the cost of hiring experts
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
Chris Dodds, Icon Agency’s managing director of growth and innovation, offers tips on how to…
Copywriting expert says NFPs can employ robots in their typing pool
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
Professional copywriter and marketer Steven Lewis, of agency Taleist, has honed his craft over a…
Leadership means making judgement calls
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
Staff leaders and board leaders have many important responsibilities, but perhaps none is as…
Cold comfort for the dying as government care funding terminated
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
Victorian government budget cuts threaten to deny Victorians dying in hospital access to spiritual…
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…