Philanthropy body doubles down on DGR reform push
Posted on 22 Apr 2025
Philanthropy Australia (PA) has begun turning the screws on whichever party forms federal…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Shining a light in dark places
Posted on 22 Apr 2025
Legislative reform is needed to end the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace…
No so lucky country for some
Posted on 22 Apr 2025
In the postscript to his searing account of the robodebt scandal, Mean Streak: A moral vacuum and a…
Politicians respond to sector calls to tackle housing crisis
Posted on 15 Apr 2025
The ALP and the Coalition have both made housing a central plank of their bid to woo voters in the…
Betting the house
Posted on 15 Apr 2025
The federal election campaign has forced the major parties to seriously address the housing crisis,…
Debunking green claims that won’t wash
Posted on 15 Apr 2025
More than 5.2 million Australian parents have been duped by "greenwashing", according to a new…
People with Purpose: Singing the praises of early education
Posted on 15 Apr 2025
Giving kids the freedom to be kids is a big part of the philosophy of the historic Dame Nellie…
Giving voice to the experience of Indigenous Australians experience at work
Posted on 15 Apr 2025
A national survey kicked off this week seeking to gather the views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
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…