Strategic planning for treasurers
Strategic planning comes before budgeting. The treasurer should be involved in the overall business…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
The role of the Treasurer
What makes people become treasurers of community organisations? Some gravitate to the role because…
Top treasurers’ tips for turbulent times
Australia’s best community treasurers come from a range of not-for-profits and every corner of the…
Understanding travel expenses
While volunteer board members may not expect to be rewarded for their services, the absence of any…
Articles
Settlement peak bodies praise Canberra’s migration reforms
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
Migrant advocacy organisations have welcomed the federal government’s long-awaited migration…
New figures reveal deepening homelessness crisis
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
The number of Australians tipped into homelessness has surged over the past year, new figures show.
People with Purpose: Peace on earth and goodwill to all farm animals
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
Pam Ahern created animal sanctuary Edgar’s Mission, near Lancefield in central Victoria, so…
Good news, puppies and the value of our work
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
Doing good work in the community is great, but it isn’t enough. The charity and not-for-profit…
Employment program makes life cycle easier for young unemployed
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
A partnership between social enterprise Good Cycles and electric bike company Lime is helping…
Per Capita report calls for new approach after Robodebt scandal
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
In the wake of the Robodebt scandal, a new report has called for a radical overhaul of the design…
Sector signals support for NDIS reforms
Posted on 11 Dec 2023
The not-for-profit sector has backed the federal government’s planned reforms to the National…
Small not-for-profit calls time on cybercrime
Posted on 11 Dec 2023
Small not-for-profits are fighting back in the battle against cybercrime.
Checklists
Special Events Budgeting
You need to be absolutely meticulous in budgeting and accounting for a special event. You need to…
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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
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…