NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 3, 2024

Most small buildings are what are known as “naturally occurring affordable housing” (NOAH), an industry term for buildings that have affordable rents without receiving public subsidies. Advocates are exploring a range of solutions, including joint ownership, targeted public investment, and housing preservation measures.

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Values Public and Nonprofit Management Construction Finance 117

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2022

Are your nonprofit board committees contributing to the effectiveness of your work or simply checking off the boxes someone gave you when your organization was set up years ago? Nonprofit board committees can have an outsized and positive impact on your organization’s overall mission. Traditional Nonprofit Board Committees.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofits 97

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Fundraising in a small nonprofit can be tough. Since today is Halloween, let’s look at the top 10 scary things about fundraising in a small nonprofit, especially when you’re the one in charge. Speak in public. It can be really nerve wracking to stand up in front of a group of people and explain what your nonprofit does.

Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 105

The Charity CFO

APRIL 22, 2024

In many nonprofits, burnout is the emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion of employees due to prolonged stress. Understanding Burnout in Nonprofit Organizations Burnout at work can happen to anyone. Consider these four strategies to improve your workplace culture and reduce burnout in your nonprofit employees.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Culture 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 9, 2024

Digital banking From the early systems in the mid-90s, such as Wells Fargo and Bank of Internet USA, to modern mobile apps from JPMorgan Chase and Barclays, digital banking has radically changed the way people interact with their finances. Integrating such systems into consumers’ daily lives simplifies many aspects of personal finance.

Finance 52

Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Technology Management 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 9, 2024

One pivotal approach gaining traction is fractional finance, which offers businesses access to expert financial guidance without the hefty investment of a full-time CFO. Partnering with a specialized e-commerce accountant can unlock invaluable insights, ensuring meticulous financial management and informed decision-making.

Finance 52

Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Psychology Production 52

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

That's why I'm glad I came across this interview with Brian D'Erario , a partnership expert who's worked with several well-known publications, including Morning Brew. Still, the money is going to a business, not a nonprofit. The nonprofit aims for a comeback this year as donations have slid significantly since the pandemic.

Homelessness 130

Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental Finance 130

The Charity CFO

MARCH 28, 2024

Your nonprofit accounting system might not be the most exciting part of your organization, but it’s one of the most important aspects. An effective nonprofit accounting system also helps your organization stay transparent, manage funds wisely, and build trust with donors and the public. Keep reading to learn more.

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Nonprofit Accountability Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 52

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Effective budget tracking is essential to financial transparency, efficient resource allocation, and strategic planning for your nonprofit. Tracking your budget helps with overall budget management, which contributes to your financial stability and the success of your nonprofit mission.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Culture 133

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What should you look for when evaluating nonprofit accounting services? Nonprofit organizations exist to further a mission or goal. Whether you are an educational, charitable, religious, sports, or other public-benefit organization, you need to have a good handle on your finances in order to make the most impact.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

If you dream of devoting more time to a cause you believe in and taking it to the next level, you might ponder starting a nonprofit. The prospect of serving your community is certainly a calling worth pursuing, and nonprofits serve an essential role in their clients’ lives. 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Start a Nonprofit 1.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 52

The Charity CFO

MARCH 27, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you’ve probably heard of QuickBooks or may have even used it before. And you might be wondering if you can use QuickBooks for your nonprofit accounting. The answer is yes, QuickBooks Online can be configured for nonprofit use. Nonprofits also need to record expense receipts.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofits 40

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2024

Image credit: Christian Ouellet on istock.com Financing challenges often stymie nonprofits. This reality became starkly evident in the journey of the Center for Habitat Reconstruction (CRH) seeking supplemental funding to keep a large public contract it had won. Yet even after having been awarded an $11.2

Finance 97

Finance Non-Profits Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 97

The Charity CFO

JULY 13, 2022

This article will summarize the principal criteria the top 3 charity watchdogs use to evaluate your nonprofit organization. So you can understand where your organization needs to improve to boost your levels of public trust. Charity Navigator has issued ratings for over 9,000 nonprofits using an easy-to-understand star system.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofits 98

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

Nonprofits often receive donations or grants designated for a specific purpose–like a donation to a specific program or grant you have to spend within a calendar year. And the issue of restricted funds presents unique bookkeeping and accounting challenges for a nonprofit that a for-profit company doesn’t face.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Finance 98

The Nerdy NonProfit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The nature of nonprofit work makes it especially important to stay on top of a budget. Fortunately, there are some purposeful apps that make this easier to manage, without taking too much out of your accounting budget. Available for iOS with an Android version coming soon, Clarity Money helps you take control of your finances.

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Management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Finance 52

The Charity CFO

APRIL 19, 2022

As a CPA working exclusively with nonprofits and a former nonprofit auditor, I’ve looked at thousands of nonprofit financial statements over the past 10 years. Over the years, I’ve identified a set of 5 nonprofit financial red flags that are fairly common and almost always lead to trouble sooner or later.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofit Accountability 98

Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 31, 2024

Mistakes as an Executive Director One of the things I am most passionate about in this world is nonprofit leadership development. I have served as an executive director five times and believe that the nonprofit sector is largely not doing a great job of training and preparing people to lead charitable organizations. Until it wasn’t.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Finance Nonprofit Leadership 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By SSIR Editors Since the term was coined in 2007, the impact investing field has grown exponentially, with $1.164 trillion in assets under management globally today. A complimentary webinar on trading social outcomes in an impact marketplace, featuring perspectives from nonprofit organizations and funders, is also available.

Public and Nonprofit Management 71

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Agriculture Finance 71

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Image credit: Brandon on Unsplash The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police three and a half years ago ignited a months-long period of mass social mobilization and intense public engagement. After all, financial institutions that understand their clients’ backgrounds can more effectively respond to their needs.

Finance 69

Finance Culture Foundations Public and Social Policy 69

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on which year to count gifts that are made on or before December 31, but not received until January: . Fundraising data management perspective (year in which the gift was generated). . Finance office perspective (year in which the gifts are logged as receivables.

Finance 82

Finance Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 82

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

WVUS), for example, board members rotate through the Finance and Audit Committee in their first year to get a grasp on the committee’s function and to build familiarity with the critical questions it stewards. It was a recipe for shutting down participation from non-finance types in the room. Here, the issue becomes much less clear.

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Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Leadership 114

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

They want the freedom to move how they want to move, to manage schedules how they want to manage them, and to show up for the life they want, not some version of life imagined by a society that excludes and negates their contributions and even their humanity. Cooperatives are companies owned by the people they use their services. [ii]

Insurance 121

Insurance Universities Finance Foundations 121

The NonProfit Times

MAY 1, 2024

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Washington state following the federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred this past Jan. 5 through 29. 28, 2025.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Law Associations Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 6, 2024

Or: “My management company only cares about raising rents, charging more fees, and evicting my neighbors.” Cities with more robust TOPA/COPA programs also provide financing and technical assistance to help support tenant and community purchases, making tenant-community ownership more viable. My heat hasn’t been fixed in months.”

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Nonprofit governance and management Finance Law Public and Nonprofit Management 100

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors. A strong and effective board can help provide strategic direction, keep your finances in check, and uphold a high standard of governance. Conversely, a toxic, dysfunctional, or low-performing board can destroy your nonprofit.

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Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit governance and management 80

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

If you’re looking into starting a nonprofit, you’re likely passionate about a particular cause. You know that your first step is creating a nonprofit and you start by establishing a brand, building a website, and getting the word out. A full list of charitable purposes can be found in IRS Publication 557.

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Finance Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 52

Candid

JULY 18, 2023

To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity. They are not the only pledgers with the capacity to set public priorities. That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Foundations 98

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

Nonprofit Leadership 119

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 119

The Charity CFO

MAY 30, 2023

Managing payroll for nonprofit organizations comes with unique requirements and considerations. Ensuring that your nonprofit payroll services are up to the task of withholding payroll taxes, complying with grant regulations, and ensuring compliance and transparency can be a huge lift.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Nonprofits 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy Foundations 119

NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

“The way we run nonprofits is actually undermining the causes we love and our profound yearning to change the world.”. These words belong to Dan Pallotta, an American entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian activist, who, in his Ted Talk, reiterates that a nonprofit should be run like a business. First, Cover the Basics.

Finance 66

Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Nonprofits 66

The Charity CFO

JULY 31, 2023

Addressing conflicts of interest in a nonprofit is essential for success. It directly impacts the credibility, public trust, and overall effectiveness of the nonprofit in achieving its mission. An example of a potential conflict of interest in a nonprofit is when a church accepts pass-through gifts.

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Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 10, 2023

It’s an odd mix, but one that NCRC has managed for the past 33 years. That is how Rohit Chopra , who directs the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau , described federal administration of the Paycheck Protection Program in his conference address. Flying Blind in Small Business Data “Flying blind.” percent of the $7.3

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Finance Law Governance Entrepreneurship 103

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

Public and Social Policy 82

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 82

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As a small nonprofit, it can be difficult to determine what benefits mean the most to your employees, especially if you’re working within a strict budget. This nonprofit employee benefits guide goes through the most common types of benefits and how you can add them to your benefits offerings.

Insurance 52

Insurance Health Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 52