We need to talk about costs and impact
Posted on 10 Mar 2025
Just as good businesses have operating costs, so do good charities. The more transparent we are…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Feds unveil new grants framework for community sector
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
Sector organisations say a long-awaited federal “grants engagement framework”, with commitments to…
Sector pushes for tax reforms as ex-Treasury chief slams ‘wilful acts of bastardry’
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
A high-level summit on the nation’s tax system has renewed calls for reforms to increase fairness…
Community foundation reforms help build a multi-billion-dollar funding pool
Posted on 05 Mar 2025
Government tax reforms affecting community foundations are expected to significantly boost…
Conference to shine a light on sector tech trends
Posted on 05 Mar 2025
The sector’s growing use of AI to deliver vital services and measure the impact of its programs on…
If greed is good, we need to campaign
Posted on 04 Mar 2025
When it comes to building safe, resilient and caring communities, greed is far from good, says…
Labor scrambles to minimise charity funding cut fallout
Posted on 04 Mar 2025
The power of charities' ability to speak out and get results in the hypersensitive environment of…
The future of fundraising is here
Posted on 04 Mar 2025
Raising funds to support charitable causes a decade from now will look very different from the way…
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…