Communities hold Australia together despite external and financial pressures
Posted on 22 Oct 2025
The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute’s 2025 Mapping Social Cohesion report has confirmed that…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Brittiny is sharing the love for Share the Dignity
Posted on 22 Oct 2025
Brittiny Edwards is an advocacy and communications specialist for Share the Dignity, a charity that…
Artificial intelligence powers grant-writing tool for NFPs
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
An artificial intelligence tool to help not-for-profits and charities craft stronger grant…
What funders really think about AI-generated grant applications
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential tool for not-for-profits seeking to win…
AI should back your best people, not replace them: data expert
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
Funders and the not-for-profits (NFPs) they work with should treat artificial intelligence (AI) as…
The algorithm has escaped! It’s in the greenhouse!
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
A leading Australian food security not-for-profit and the CSIRO have partnered to plant AI in the…
Nothing else matters but giving blood during Metallica’s Australian tour
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
Playing air guitar while you’re donating blood is generally not recommended, but it could happen in…
The middle-aged white guy who built a pipeline for diverse women leaders
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
As a middle-aged white guy, Dennis Banfield sure has his work cut out for him convincing people…
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…