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Nonprofit Accounting Basics: 5 Fundamentals to Know

Get Fully Funded

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission.

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Case Study: Financial Clarity with Modern Nonprofit Accounting Software

The Charity CFO

To learn more about how The Charity CFO can use technology to streamline nonprofit accounting, you can set up a consultation here. The Goal in Your Nonprofit Accounting Software Before stepping into the details of how these organizations’ accounting is set up, let’s start at the foundation level.

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3 Top Compliance Challenges for Nonprofits + Expert Advice

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Reporting Finances Accurately Accurate financial records are not only important for a healthy budget—bookkeeping also sets nonprofits up for success when their annual Form 990 filing is due. This IRS form is a run-down of your nonprofit’s finances and activities to ensure it fulfills its charitable purpose. Track donor data.

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Which IRS Form 990 Should Your Nonprofit File?

The Charity CFO

16 “schedules” that provide supplemental information on funding sources, campaign activities, international activities, in-kind donations , etc. We recommend you always partner with a CPA familiar with nonprofit accounting to ensure compliance and proper reporting. . Form 990-PF : for private foundations .

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What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

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But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. Seriously, about half of all new nonprofits don’t make it through the first year or so. Build a solid foundation. A nonprofit is passion in action. To operate as a tax-exempt charitable foundation in the U.S.,

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How to Manage Payroll for Your Staff: A Nonprofit Guide

Top Nonprofits

Track their activities, including: Hours worked Overtime, if applicable Rate of pay According to Foundation Group’s 501(c)(3) status revocation guide , keeping complete and accurate financial records is the best way to protect your organization against noncompliance issues—and this includes employee data!

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What is Financial Forecasting and Why Does it Matter to Nonprofits?

The Charity CFO

It’s your guide for how you plan to spend and receive funds, kind of like a financial blueprint for the year’s activities. By projecting revenues and expenses, nonprofits can develop realistic budgets that align more closely with their goals and priorities. It’s not set in stone like your budget.

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