Call for corporate Australia to lift its game on social impact reporting
Posted on 10 Jun 2025
While an overwhelming 97 per cent of Australia’s top 100 companies report on their social impact,…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Australia’s charity sector is growing – but many smaller charities are doing it tough
Posted on 09 Jun 2025
There are more than 60,000 charities in Australia, but they are far from equal, writes Margaret…
Strong showing by sector in King's Birthday Honours
Posted on 08 Jun 2025
A teenage charity founder and a 101-year-old military veteran with a passion for tennis were among…
Sector welcomes establishment of federal multicultural office
Posted on 05 Jun 2025
Migrant and refugee advocates have welcomed the Albanese government's decision to establish an…
Charity sector revenue hits record high as demand keeps growing
Posted on 04 Jun 2025
A cost-of-living fuelled surge in demand for help from struggling Australians has helped spark…
Productivity matters!
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
We need to push back against the idea that we are less productive if we are healthier, better…
Ombudsman confirms sector child support concerns
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
The peak advocacy group for single mothers has welcomed a report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman…
Charity sector and government join forces to build social housing solutions
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
Construction will begin in Queensland this week on a social and affordable housing project that's a…
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…