Turning words into weapons
Posted on 29 Apr 2025
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh and Opposition Charities spokesman Senator Dean Smith locked horns…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Sector pushes reform agenda as Australians go to the polls
Posted on 29 Apr 2025
The past few weeks have seen both major political parties make billions of dollars in election…
Rebels, here’s a cause
Posted on 28 Apr 2025
If there’s one thing that young men can grasp instinctively, it’s the weak points of their parents’…
The great debate
Posted on 24 Apr 2025
An elected Coalition government will introduce financial thresholds that exempt smaller…
The battle for the Australia we want far from won
Posted on 23 Apr 2025
A harder edged Australia appears to have embraced the idea of locking up more of its citizens and…
Howzat for multicultural values
Posted on 23 Apr 2025
Migrant and refugee advocacy organisation Settlement Services International (SSI) is embracing the…
What kind of Australia do you want to live in?
Posted on 23 Apr 2025
Rather than falling for superficial narratives that highlight “what’s in it for me”, we can and…
Mallacoota innovation hub rises from the ashes of Black Summer
Posted on 22 Apr 2025
Natural disasters can severely test the resilience of rural communities.
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…