A day in the life of people with purpose: send us your images
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
There are more than 600,000 charity and not-for-profit organisations in Australia employing 1.47…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Opposition says government too slow on sector reform
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
The Coalition has slammed the Albanese government for dragging its feet on responding to a major…
People with Purpose: You get what you give
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
Sharon Wood, head of fundraising for the Endeavour Foundation, says she is proud to be part of an…
Kicking goals for charity
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
The strong relationship between Australia’s major sporting codes and the charity sector has been…
Intelligence agencies more Three Stooges than Five Eyes
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
Based on the nation's history so far, Australia is a long way from getting value for money from its…
Podcast: Not-for-profits can influence agenda this election, says political trailblazer
Posted on 08 Apr 2025
Veteran politician Fiona Patten knows what it takes to win in politics, having achieved a string of…
Canberra fails to respond to sector reform blueprint
Posted on 02 Apr 2025
The Albanese government has missed a deadline for responding to a wide-ranging blueprint on the…
What's in the 2025-26 federal budget for your organisation?
Posted on 01 Apr 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his fourth budget on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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…