Podcast: Big tech put on notice over child safety
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
A robust and broad-based children’s online privacy code is essential to protect young Australians…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Governance Guru: Do we need to lodge a self-review return with the ATO?
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
ICDA training lead Nina Laitala examines the governance issues facing Australian not-for-profits.
In times of trouble and triumph, your members remain your most powerful asset
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
A strong membership base is one of the most powerful assets a community organisation can have.
Here are the funding facts NFPs need to win a better deal
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Not-for-profits can secure better funding from government by leveraging the growing body of…
Not-for-profits, it’s time to get noticed
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Take a deep breath. Recognise that smell? Yep. It’s election season. So get your campaign pants on…
NFPs want the next govt to fix funding and slash red tape
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Australian not-for-profits want any future federal government to shake up funding, slash red tape…
Long-running Home Stretch campaign reveals the keys to influencing government
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
Nine years after embarking on a campaign to change the policies of eight state and territory…
How not-for-profits can build an effective government engagement strategy
Posted on 12 Mar 2025
A foremost expert in helping not-for-profits build better connections with government decision…
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…