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
Australia needs an activist poet laureate – here’s why
Posted on 14 Mar 2023
So Australia is now to have a poet laureate.
Why not-for-profits should speak up for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Posted on 08 Mar 2023
First Nations advocate Thomas Mayo has urged not-for-profit leaders to encourage a “yes” vote for a…
Community sector leaders create a coalition for ‘Yes’ vote on Voice
Posted on 08 Mar 2023
Social sector organisations have joined forces to support an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Women’s leadership program ready to tip the balance on councils
Posted on 06 Mar 2023
The search is on for women ready to run in local council elections, with experts ready to equip…
Black sovereignty call highlights just how moderate the Voice proposal is
Posted on 23 Feb 2023
There’s a lot to be said for impractical demands, including Black sovereignty. If nothing else,…
Why Communities in Control is good for the soul
Posted on 07 Feb 2023
Australia’s biggest conference for community leaders, Communities in Control, has set a new…
Leaders’ scholarships a boost for women
Posted on 07 Feb 2023
Women leaders in Victoria have the chance to win one of 50 government-funded scholarships to gain…
How your not-for-profit can successfully navigate 2023
Posted on 01 Feb 2023
Australian not-for-profits must continue to work hard to adapt to a world facing endemic covid-19,…
Checklists
Special Events Budgeting
You need to be absolutely meticulous in budgeting and accounting for a special event. You need to…
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
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…