Diploma helping build healthy organisations in the top end
Posted on 04 Apr 2022
Le Smith was an accomplished leader in Darwin before she took on ICDA’s Diploma of Governance in…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
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Posted on 04 Apr 2022
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Posted on 04 Apr 2022
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Community groups are the sleeping giant that can transform our nation
Posted on 04 Apr 2022
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Not-for-profits must be bold to navigate covid-19 world: ICDA graduate
Posted on 25 Feb 2022
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When apologising for mistakes, do it right!
Posted on 25 Feb 2022
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Turning a blind eye ends up costing us all
Posted on 25 Feb 2022
I work with the not-for-profit sector, and I know that the difference between that lot and the…
What next for not-for-profits? Experts pick the trends leaders must know
Posted on 25 Feb 2022
Australian not-for-profits have the chance to reshape their sector in the wake of covid-19…
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…
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…