Fundraising gets AI boost
Posted on 27 May 2025
The recent launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) driven platform designed to aid not-for-profit…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Podcast: Hitting a home run for the homeless
Posted on 27 May 2025
Philanthropist and real estate entrepreneur Chris Christofi was flying high as a successful…
Young, tech savvy donors drive donate now, pay later shift
Posted on 27 May 2025
A not-for-profit (NFP) organisation supporting young women battling cancer has become the first…
Why Australia can’t just deport its problems
Posted on 26 May 2025
When it comes to citizenship, Australians want to have their cake and eat it too, writes group…
Mentoring key to addressing male mental health challenges
Posted on 26 May 2025
Failure to properly address mental health challenges among men could be costing the nation up to…
Ten NFP marketing mistakes I’ve made (and why I wrote a book)
Posted on 26 May 2025
Marketing consultant Matt Romania made of plenty of mistakes over 15 years spent volunteering and…
Purpose before platform: Smith Family chief’s digital advice for NFPs
Posted on 21 May 2025
As more not-for-profits (NFPs) embrace digital transformation, Doug Taylor, chief executive of The…
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Posted on 21 May 2025
I was brought up by a Dylan-loving Boomer, marching against war and nuclear bombs, worried about…
Checklists
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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…