Charity workers lead the way for workplace giving
Posted on 02 Nov 2023
The Smith Family has become the first charity to win the “Best Payroll Giving” category at the…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
People with Purpose: The big value in being small
Posted on 02 Nov 2023
Small Non-Profits Alliance CEO Bianca Crocker believes small charities can still make a big impact.
Care Australia Lend with care story
Posted on 02 Nov 2023
An innovative new microfinance program backed by Care Australia aims to support financially…
xxxx Volunteering update xxxxx
Posted on 31 Oct 2023
After falling dramatically during the pandemic, volunteering rates are yet to fully recover to…
Time to call it out - Australia is not an egalitarian society
Posted on 31 Oct 2023
Australia is an amazing country, but we have a lot of work to do if our claims to be an egalitarian…
People power key to piecing together the philanthropy puzzle
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
Personal connection to charitable causes, empathetic story telling and engaging with loved ones are…
Mission Australia’s journey to data maturity
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
Sophisticated inhouse data monitoring and evaluation is a must if purpose-led organisations are to…
Push to help struggling telco customers
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is reviewing protections that help keep…
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…
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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
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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…