Why we must invest in impact
Posted on 25 Jun 2025
In Australia’s charity sector, there’s no shortage of passion or ideas – but there is a shortage of…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
NFP financial reporting: the changes you need to know about
Posted on 25 Jun 2025
Boards should be alert to a series of recent updates and regulatory shifts in accounting standards…
New app key to alleviating homelessness
Posted on 24 Jun 2025
An Australian-first crisis accommodation app created via an innovative collaboration between the…
People with Purpose: One woman’s pet project
Posted on 24 Jun 2025
Combining science with compassion can help build a better world for pets and the people who love…
Self-review tax return changing NFP landscape: ATO
Posted on 24 Jun 2025
Just 29,000 not-for-profit organisations had lodged a self-review return for the 2023–24 financial…
Nature-loving keyboard warriors use satellite images to fight deforestation
Posted on 24 Jun 2025
An army of “citizen scientists” have helped identify the clearing of more than 90,000 hectares of…
Podcast: Regulator ready to support new charities amid surge in numbers
Posted on 24 Jun 2025
Australia’s national charity regulator says her organisation is ready to accept another influx of…
Fundraising reform: a win worth building on
Posted on 23 Jun 2025
Progress towards uniform national fundraising laws is welcome, but it needs to happen much faster,…
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…
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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…