Forty-three examples of NFPs and charities using artificial intelligence
Posted on 18 Sep 2025
Across Australia and the world, not-for-profits are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
I see AI as helping shape a better future
Posted on 18 Sep 2025
Artificial intelligence is often described in apocalyptic tones.
Migrant background a ‘superpower’ for young leader
Posted on 18 Sep 2025
It took time for Haleena Nguyen to realise that her migrant background would become her…
NFPs warned to beware of the dangers of being bypassed by AI
Posted on 18 Sep 2025
Australian charities risk being cut out of vital relationships with their beneficiaries and donors…
AI is talking about you behind your back. Now what?
Posted on 18 Sep 2025
Search engines used to rule the internet. Google, Yahoo, Bing (Ask Jeeves!). Their algorithms…
Charity AI skills gap a global threat
Posted on 18 Sep 2025
A UK study shows that while 76 per cent of charities there are using artificial intelligence – the…
Fundraising squads on the march in an agentic AI world
Posted on 18 Sep 2025
For decades, the humble org chart has dominated the ways we visualise organisations. It shows who…
NFPs can amp up AI impact with purpose
Posted on 18 Sep 2025
An expert from Australia’s National AI Centre (NAIC) believes that purpose can be a “superpower”…
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…