Know thy neighbours: Resilience in the face of disaster requires local knowledge
Posted on 19 Aug 2025
When the flames, floodwaters or other natural disasters arrive – often very quickly – it is…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Diabetics to help design medical research, while PhDs get a funding injection
Posted on 19 Aug 2025
Diabetes Australia has launched an ambitious five-year plan to transform its research strategy,…
From childcare to aged care, here’s how to deliver safer, more affordable care for all Australians
Posted on 19 Aug 2025
Too often in discussions about productivity, the care economy only gets mentioned as the problem…
Honouring 103 fallen women with 103 marathons in 103 days
Posted on 18 Aug 2025
As you read this, there’s a good chance that Natalie Djuric-Jones is running. Today is day three of…
Good delegation means giving others the space to ‘get on with it’
Posted on 14 Aug 2025
Community Directors accepts that leadership is not a “one size fits all” scenario. It’s something…
What does my NFP’s board need to do to ensure the organisation uses AI ethically?
Posted on 14 Aug 2025
ICDA training lead Nina Laitala examines the governance issues facing Australian not-for-profits.
Good leadership will keep your organisation connected in tough times
Posted on 14 Aug 2025
At a time when it often feels as though the social fabric of Australia is being pulled in opposing…
You can’t do it all: Leadership, wellbeing and the cost of caring
Posted on 14 Aug 2025
Leaders in the not-for-profit sector are no strangers to burnout. With deep commitments to social…
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…