Podcast: A soothing voice in the eye of the storm
Posted on 15 Apr 2025
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred left a trail of devastation in coastal communities in northern NSW and…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Gambling-related fraud: more than loose change in a high-stakes con
Posted on 15 Apr 2025
We need to get much more serious about tackling gambling related fraud, says group managing…
New service set to expand documentary reach
Posted on 15 Apr 2025
The power of documentary filmmaking to spark awareness, connection and social change has been given…
Achieving gender equity a work in progress: report
Posted on 15 Apr 2025
Australians are equally divided on the question of whether women are treated fairly and have access…
Survey reveals voters want government to ease charity burden
Posted on 14 Apr 2025
Australians overwhelmingly favour providing more support to the nation’s charity sector, according…
Governance Guru: Why should my not-for-profit care about this Blueprint?
Posted on 10 Apr 2025
ICDA training lead Nina Laitala examines the governance issues facing Australian not-for-profits.
What NFPs want a future government to deliver
Posted on 10 Apr 2025
The nation’s community sector has a shopping list of positive and progressive policies it wants a…
Rakhi’s mission: giving every child a strong start in life
Posted on 10 Apr 2025
Rakhi Khanna has long held a passion for great early childhood education. More recently, she’s…
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…
Members Only
Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
Members Only
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…