Youth on board: Attracting and supporting young people on boards
Posted on 29 Mar 2012
A long standing challenge for groups in the sector is to attract young people to their board, and…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
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Drive for diversity: A blueprint for board diversity
Posted on 29 Dec 2010
According to the Denver Foundation in the United States, full board diversity cannot be realised…
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Drive for diversity: A blueprint for board diversity
Posted on 29 Dec 2010
According to the Denver Foundation in the United States, full board diversity cannot be realised…
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…