Yes supporters urged to stand up again
Posted on 14 Oct 2024
On the anniversary of the failed campaign to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, an…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Pushing back on persistent poverty
Posted on 14 Oct 2024
Anti-Poverty Week (October 13 to 19) has been held every year for the past two decades.
For purpose organisations band together on purpose
Posted on 14 Oct 2024
Strength in numbers is an ethos that has been on full public display by Australia’s charity,…
ATO denies NFP self-review changes not worth the effort
Posted on 14 Oct 2024
The Australian Tax Office has acknowledged resistance to controversial changes to self-reporting…
Want a cracking not-for-profit campaign? Consider a professional
Posted on 10 Oct 2024
Scanning the shortlist for Communication and Public Relations Australia’s (CPRA’s) 2024 Golden…
Turning five bucks into millions
Posted on 10 Oct 2024
A low-cost philanthropy effort dubbed Five Bucks is building a great deal of buzz with its…
To get your campaign messaging right, first burst your elite bubble
Posted on 10 Oct 2024
John Travolta famously played the boy in the plastic bubble – a poor, handsome, immune-compromised…
Voice campaigner will not be silenced
Posted on 10 Oct 2024
Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo has re-entered the political fray following the bruising referendum…
Checklists
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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…