Future Generation announces major new fund for disadvantaged women
Posted on 07 Oct 2025
Future Generation has announced a major new investment fund focused on improving women’s employment…
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Articles
Study reveals keys to winning grants
Posted on 01 Oct 2025
Persistence, planning and strategic focus continue to be the keys to grant success, according to…
Twenty-five years on, Australia’s first social enterprise is going strong, and here’s why
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
I am proud of what Our Community, and its exceptional team, have achieved in the past 25 years. As…
All eyes on the prize in Port Macquarie – and it’s worth more than the trophy
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
This time next week, the Port Macquarie region will be celebrating its annual festival of soccer…
The endless drive of Professor Stephen Li: “Please let me do a bit more”
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
Professor Stephen Li, the chair of CASS, was named Volunteer of the Year at the recent Third Sector…
A rising number of charities are unable to provide essential items for people in need
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
It’s getting worse, not better. Good360, a national charity devoted to connecting unused and unsold…
Take the survey: how do we increase collective giving in Australia?
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
Globally, collective giving is increasing in popularity as a fundraising method. Now, Philanthropy…
Social sector leaders call for urgent focus on sector’s wellbeing
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
Some of the Australian charity sector’s most influential leaders have called for urgent action to…
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…