Clarity the key to winning grants
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
Not-for-profits (NFPs) seeking to stand out in a competitive funding environment must be clear…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
What’s the board’s role in seeking grants?
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
Writing grant applications is usually seen as an operational job, but that doesn’t mean the board…
Leaders must stay sharp to solve the funding puzzle
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
The Institute of Community Directors Australia team sits physically and figuratively between two…
NFP marketing has a chance to live large, thanks to MediaCast’s Pro Bono for Purpose
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
If you’re a small not-for-profit organisation looking to tell the world about an event or a…
One shot every seven seconds: How Mick hopes to set a world record for charity
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
Starting at noon on Friday, at Brisbane’s Golf Central practice range, next to the airport, Mick…
Majority of employers favour graduates from elite universities, says class inclusion report
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
More than half (58 per cent) of human resources and diversity executives say their organisation…
The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute believes Australia’s silent majority may have something important to tell us
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
Tomorrow (Thursday) will see the release of the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute’s annual…
Slow down on Thriving Kids, and consult on what’s needed, survey tells government
Posted on 14 Oct 2025
The federal government’s planned Thriving Kids rollout is rushed, leaving those affected with not…
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…
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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…