Faux drama series brings home the reality of youth homelessness
Posted on 23 Jun 2025
Young people under the age of 24 now represent more than 40 per cent of the Australian homeless…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Home is where the nation’s heart is
Posted on 23 Jun 2025
The soul of a nation lives in the homes of its people. That’s why moving urgently to address…
Hospitality jobs on the menu for long-term unemployed
Posted on 19 Jun 2025
A new partnership aims to give young refugees, migrants and asylum seekers who are trying to forge…
How do we fund sector reform?
Posted on 17 Jun 2025
The solutions necessary to change the sector for the better are well known. It’s finding the money…
Never mind tax time: it's the desire to help that drives Aussies to donate
Posted on 17 Jun 2025
Donations to community organisations ahead of the end of the financial year have increased for the…
People with purpose: Thoughtful by design
Posted on 17 Jun 2025
Ariella Weinmann uses her graphic design skills to help not-for-profits make the world a better…
Prioritise DGR reform: Philanthropy Australia
Posted on 17 Jun 2025
Philanthropy Australia has urged the federal government not to “cherry pick” the implementation of…
The four questions NFPs should ask when considering a merger
Posted on 14 Jun 2025
Mergers in the in the not-for-profit sector are on the rise and while the benefits can be…
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…