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.
