Sector labels federal Budget a missed opportunity
Posted on 26 Mar 2025
A new round of tax cuts was at the centre of the federal government’s strategy to use last night's…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
NFPs resist tax office deadline
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
Only a small fraction of not-for-profits (NFPs) have lodged the new paperwork required by the…
Canberra doubles down on cost-of-living election sweeteners
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
The Albanese government has ramped up cost-of-living relief measures ahead of the looming federal…
Spending on social enterprises hits record levels: report
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
A new report has outlined the positive societal benefits of the rising amounts of cash being spent…
Mind the gap
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh has called out the widening inequality gap in Australia, saying it…
People with Purpose: The firey on the front line of climate action
Posted on 25 Mar 2025
Once one of Australia's most senior firefighters, Greg Mullins saw action in some of the country's…
How NFP leaders can avoid becoming ‘political trolls’ on social media
Posted on 24 Mar 2025
Political commentator and advocacy expert Angus Crowther, who works with not-for-profits wanting to…
Grief service in funding battle for survival
Posted on 19 Mar 2025
A national grief counselling service has won a short-term reprieve after a furious backlash against…
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…
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…