Groups can act now on Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint
Posted on 10 Apr 2025
The idea for the Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint emerged on the cusp of the last…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Community organisations are the beating heart of our democracy
Posted on 10 Apr 2025
As adults, we vote for representatives at election time and appoint people to positions. We’ll be…
Tight poll could help not-for-profits influence the federal agenda
Posted on 10 Apr 2025
Not-for-profits are well placed to influence federal policy if voters deliver a minority…
Politically, we have a power outage
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
A new survey has confirmed charities enjoy strong support in communities across Australia. So why…
Sector hails free mental health service promise
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
Mental health charities and peak bodies have enthusiastically welcomed the Albanese government's…
Leading with purpose: scholarships for emerging talent
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
Efforts to create the next generation of not-for-profit (NFP) leaders have been given a $1.1…
Peak diversity body doubles down on defending D&I
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
It’s fair to say the concept of diversity and inclusion (D&I) at work has been under siege of…
ATO uses carrot and stick approach on self-review laggards
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
The Australian Taxation Office has signalled it will take a harder line on not-for-profits that…
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…