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…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
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 reconnect us before we vote on the Voice
Posted on 22 Aug 2023
The composer of an electrifying new musical composition that blends the ancient sounds of his…
The Australian Government is getting better at impact investing – just not at home
Posted on 22 Aug 2023
Stronger charities and not-for-profits able to better access the capital they need to improve their…
An insiders view of life on the outside
Posted on 21 Aug 2023
Former homeless man Garry Liakoureas had it all before falling on hard times and living in his car.…
After school care pilot study a class act
Posted on 21 Aug 2023
Children have played a key role in helping design a pilot program aimed at improving their own…
All care, plenty of responsibility
Posted on 21 Aug 2023
There are more than 2.65 million unpaid carers in Australia. Yet even though one in nine…
People with purpose: Jaya xxxx
Posted on 18 Aug 2023
After three decades working and volunteering with for-purpose organisations, Jaya Manchikanti is…
Checklists
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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…