Youth crime policy failure on repeat
Posted on 19 Mar 2025
When it comes to youth crime panic, we've heard it all before says Community Council for Australia…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Report highlights the human cost of funding failures
Posted on 19 Mar 2025
A landmark report has revealed the widening gap between the cost of delivering desperately needed…
Australia has promised to end domestic violence within a generation. Jess Hill asks: are our strategies working?
Posted on 18 Mar 2025
At last year’s conference marking the 50th anniversary of Elsie, Australia’s first feminist refuge,…
Sector hands Canberra federal Budget ‘To do’ list
Posted on 18 Mar 2025
The Albanese government kept the nation guessing for weeks before finally confirming the federal…
People with Purpose: Andrew’s mission to make us all philanthropists
Posted on 18 Mar 2025
As he approaches the end of his first year in the job, Andrew Binns is loving his time as the chief…
One cheer for our political parties
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Our party-political system isn't perfect, but it could be a whole lot worse, writes group managing…
Leaders must accept they’ve got a lot to learn
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
As adults, we vote for representatives at election time and appoint people to positions. We’ll be…
Canberra cash splurge for social ventures
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Social enterprise advocates have welcomed a $1.2 million federal government cash injection for the…
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…