Is your not-for-profit merger solving a problem or creating a bigger one?
Posted on 17 Jul 2025
Leaders in the not-for-profit world agree that organisations must think beyond financial…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
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Posted on 16 Jul 2025
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NDIA under fire after cutting client's NDIS access following talkback segment
Posted on 16 Jul 2025
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Australian government ignoring the science on climate change, court finds
Posted on 16 Jul 2025
Financial backers of two Torres Strait Islander Elders who took the Australian government to court…
Disruptive ideas for boosting productivity and wellbeing in Australia
Posted on 16 Jul 2025
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Paralympian powers to new award, with Community Directors
Posted on 16 Jul 2025
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Beyond awareness: Mirabel campaign aims to end stigma by highlighting joy
Posted on 15 Jul 2025
Over the coming weeks, you’re likely to see the Mirabel Foundation’s logo bobbing up more often…
People with Purpose: Feminist philanthropist is changing lives
Posted on 15 Jul 2025
Julie Reilly OAM, the CEO of Australians Investing in Women (AIIW), has a belief in philanthropy…
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…