Majority of Australians worried about ability to buy food in the months ahead
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
A survey by food insecurity charity Second Bite has made the astonishing discovery that more than…
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Articles
Dizzying changes and Indigenous data in the spotlight at NFP tech conference
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
As next week’s Technology for Social Justice conference looms, Infoxchange CEO David Spriggs says…
Discussion to explore flames and floods through a gender lens
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
Amid the fear, anxiety and chaos of a natural disaster, it’s easy to lose sight of gender issues in…
Address poverty, for the sake of those suffering and to protect democracy: report
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
A pair of studies by the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has revealed that Australians have a…
People with Purpose: why Hamlet cafe is about so much more than the coffee
Posted on 29 Apr 2026
Emily Briffa’s Hamlet cafe in Hobart recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. As well as serving…
Until Claude can run a sausage sizzle, here’s how not-for-profits can benefit from AI
Posted on 22 Apr 2026
Don't be afraid to explore the ways that AI can help your not-for-profit. It would be remiss of a…
Brittany Bloomer says it takes a village to raise a group of mothers
Posted on 22 Apr 2026
Sydneysider Brittany Bloomer has always been enthusiastic about communities, so when she found…
From unemployed with a criminal record to accidental IT hero
Posted on 22 Apr 2026
When Gemma Kollios started at Success Works Partners as an admin assistant three and a half years…
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…
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…