The sector must step up its advocacy, because doing good work isn’t enough
Posted on 26 Aug 2025
There is no Department of Charities in the federal government, no red book, no blue book for an…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
The ticketing trap: don’t let the curtain fall on your donors’ trust
Posted on 26 Aug 2025
For charities that sell tickets to fundraising events, using an online ticketing system or an…
Needy shouldn’t miss out as a result of disability funding’s fuzzy logic
Posted on 26 Aug 2025
The cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is climbing relentlessly – $44 billion…
Driven by purpose, a mob of Landcruisers hits the road
Posted on 26 Aug 2025
Brent Reeman is today climbing into his trusty Toyota 40 Series Landcruiser for the sixth annual…
Not-for-profits should grab the mike as nearly 10 million listeners tune in to podcasts
Posted on 26 Aug 2025
Not-for-profits and charities are well placed to take advantage of the surge of Australians…
Learning for life: Adult Learners Week turns 30
Posted on 26 Aug 2025
Education doesn’t start and finish at the school gate, with many adults having richer lives, and…
Day Two of the economic roundtable: regulation, approvals and how to manage the rise of AI
Posted on 20 Aug 2025
The treasurer’s economic roundtable is into its second day, with today’s sessions focused on…
Wetlands revival slashes carbon emissions, could reduce drought severity
Posted on 19 Aug 2025
Even as debate continues over plans to put a renewable energy terminal into protected wetlands in…
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…
Members Only
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…