Our Community digs into diversity
Posted on 05 Mar 2021
The Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) is quizzing sector members about their…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Get back on track with the 2021 Festival of Community Directors
Posted on 02 Mar 2021
The Institute of Community Directors Australia are hosting the third Festival of Community…
A quick and sometimes messy guide to apologising
Posted on 12 Feb 2021
Even not-for-profits make mistakes. In this help sheet, media professional Brett de Hoedt, aka the…
New guide to help others boost their financial health
Posted on 12 Feb 2021
Taking control of your finances is never easy at the best of times and has become even harder for…
Live longer. Join a community group.
Posted on 27 Jan 2021
In his latest column, Our Community group managing director Denis Moriarty reflects on the…
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COVID-19 proves value of cash reserves held for that ‘rainy day’
Posted on 09 Dec 2020
The Institute of Community Directors has always maintained that having diverse funding sources is…
Top treasurers reveal their tips for surviving COVID shocks
Posted on 09 Dec 2020
Australia’s best community treasurers say riding out the tough times requires the kind of creative…
COVID-19 shows why Communities in Control is more important than ever
Posted on 26 Nov 2020
Against the odds, the 2020 Communities in Control conference was one of the liveliest ever. An…
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…