Human Rights Commission report highlights communities’ suffering as racism ramps up
Posted on 22 Apr 2026
A new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s (AHRC’s) Seen & Heard project has…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Why a strong culture of giving matters to Australia
Posted on 21 Apr 2026
Earlier today, federal charities minister Andrew Leigh delivered a keynote speech, 'Bequests,…
Getting the right people will be the best investment your organisation ever makes
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time in interview rooms.
Right on target: Disability advocate's approach to community impact
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Tania Sacco knows what it means to aim carefully. As a competitive archer who has represented…
What do you do when the board is its own biggest HR problem?
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Earlier this year, a nine-member board I worked with lost four of its directors on the same day. It…
Boards urged to close tech gap
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Australian boards are being urged to strengthen their oversight of technology and artificial…
‘No one does onboarding well’: Why directors arrive unprepared for the boardroom
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Many new directors walk into their first board meeting unprepared – not because they lack…
Great performance means unlocking potential in your organisation, not just filling seats
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Not-for-profits that seek to solve performance problems by hiring new staff might be missing the…
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…