2016 Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers' Awards

Being a successful volunteer treasurer takes an extraordinary amount of effort, work, and teamwork as well. Many volunteers come into the job thinking they would like to make a contribution and quickly discover their work includes some of the most important tasks that need to be done for their entire organisation to even function.

Banks Know How Hard the Work Can Be

The Commonwealth Bank sees this play out all over the country each year, as they provide banking services to not-for- profit organisations. In order to encourage and show appreciation for those who take on the work of keeping the books in order, the Commonwealth Bank is holding Not-For-Profit Treasurer's Awards this September.

Nominate Yourself or a Friend

Perhaps, as a treasurer, you feel you have great ideas and insight that others would benefit from finding out. Make sure you put it all down on your application, as one category of award is going out to those who share their knowledge and contribute to the betterment of all treasurers. These are in the form of 3 $5000 prizes, which can be donated to the organisation the treasurer nominates.

Maybe you know of a treasurer who is the steady, punctual, accuracy ensuring centre pin that holds your organisation together. Make sure that person gets a nomination, as all those who are entered will receive a certificate of appreciation, letting them know just how much their hard work is noticed.

The Community Financial Centre

The Not-For-Profit Treasurer's Awards also help draw publicity to the resources the Commonwealth Bank makes available to people in not-for-profit organisations through the Community Financial Centre. This is set up to educate and empower relevant individuals who work as volunteers, with essential skills to understand and easily navigate a number of hurdles that can slow treasurers down. Volunteer Treasurers can get help with banking, fundraising and account keeping queries, from experts who know the not-for-profit sector well.

Prepare to Be Awarded

The Commonwealth Bank has been involved in Australian communities, including not-for-profits, for over a century. Each year the bank is eager to facilitate the sharing of knowledge between the very best volunteer treasurers across the country, as well as offer appreciation to every treasurer who puts in hours of effort to make sure our not-for-profit sector remains a robust and colourful part of our society. Make sure your treasurer is entered to receive an award this September. More information can be found here.