Food for thought
Posted on 20 May 2025
Food insecurity, fuelled by the cost-of-living crisis, has affected the lives of thousands of…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
More are seeing clearly on gender, but action lags
Posted on 20 May 2025
Australia's philanthropic sector is making big strides in recognising the importance of gender…
Technology falls victim to NFP funding starvation cycle
Posted on 19 May 2025
The charity and not-for-profit (NFP) sector’s greatest strength – its laser like focus on purpose –…
A Gateway to connecting communities
Posted on 19 May 2025
Volunteering doesn't 'just happen’ on its own. Without volunteer leadership and support, there is…
People with Purpose: Sign me up!
Posted on 19 May 2025
With National Volunteer Week (May 19-25) in full swing, self-described ‘mega volunteer’ Marian…
Australia doesn’t need to be ‘great’, and that’s good
Posted on 19 May 2025
The lack of judicial partisanship in Australia compared to the United States is something to be…
Early engagement with MPs key to sector reform
Posted on 15 May 2025
The thumping Labor parliamentary majority following the federal election landslide has opened new…
Call for NFPs to deploy tech to defend democracy
Posted on 15 May 2025
A visiting US-based not-for-profit technology leader has warned Australian charity and…
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…