More details emerge in charity hack case collapse
Posted on 21 Aug 2024
The ditching of an inquiry into a mass data breach that targeted charity telemarketer Pareto Phone…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
Articles
Tax changes for NFPs creating confusion
Posted on 21 Aug 2024
Moves to revamp how not-for-profits claim tax-free status continue to create heartache for…
Minister gives states the rev-up to act on fundraising red tape
Posted on 21 Aug 2024
As the not-for-profit sector’s “Fix Fundraising” campaign to untangle confusing rules extends into…
How far have we come with fundraising reform anyway?
Posted on 21 Aug 2024
The Community Advocate’s Matthew Schulz spoke with Justice Connect’s head of not-for-profit law,…
Beyond the rhetoric: Let’s rate this government on its performance
Posted on 21 Aug 2024
If we want politics to be more than the art of messaging, we need to play our role in holding…
People with Purpose: Social enterprise’s work gives us all food for thought
Posted on 21 Aug 2024
Plate It Forward founder Shaun Christie-David turned his back on a career in banking in favour of…
Watchdog scraps probe into mass charity data breach
Posted on 14 Aug 2024
Australia’s privacy watchdog has halted an investigation into the charity telemarketer behind a…
Women step up for 2024 council polls
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
This year's Victorian local government elections will see a new cohort of women running as a result…
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…