For community groups, federation is an eight-part headache
Posted on 03 Dec 2025
If you wanted an example of the problems inherent in federal systems, you couldn’t do better than…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
‘You are not broken, the system is’ – new NFP pushes for less medication
Posted on 03 Dec 2025
The over-medicalisation of distress affects pretty much everyone in Australia, leading to needless…
Workers with disability facing higher levels of discrimination and harassment: report
Posted on 03 Dec 2025
Today is the International Day of People with Disability, but for many, there is little to…
Why not prepare a Pre-Budget submission?
Posted on 26 Nov 2025
Charities and not-for-profits can be outstanding advocates for their cause, their community, their…
‘We can change the trajectory’: landmark report urges overhaul of child wellbeing systems
Posted on 26 Nov 2025
A major new report says a cohesive, national, all-governments strategy is required to ensure better…
Social enterprises enjoying growth and greater impact, says report
Posted on 26 Nov 2025
Trade revenue among social enterprises grew by 10 per cent between 2019 and 2023, leading to…
Conference ‘for and with’ people with dual sensory impairment to explore what’s needed for a good life
Posted on 26 Nov 2025
A landmark conference starting tomorrow in Sydney will bring together the dual sensory impairment…
‘Too good to be true’ barter credit schemes possibly fraud, tax office warns
Posted on 26 Nov 2025
An emerging tax scheme that offers tax deductions by using barter credits to inflate DGR donations…
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…