NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Image credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Consider a food bank discovering that its operating reserves are in banks that finance industrial agriculture, the very system contributing to food insecurity and displacing small community farms. The answers lie in finances transformative potential to drive systemic change. And why should they?

Finance 123

Finance Agriculture Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 123

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

There is often tension as a board focuses either on fundraising or finance. In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Paul Morris, Executive Fundraising Coach at Auxilia , to discuss the critical partnership between finance and development in nonprofits. Check out his first episode here.

Finance 52

Finance Collaborations Leadership Culture 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2025

Recent data underscores these challenges – 54% of grants management professionals report frustration with inefficient tools associated with managing grants. In this checklist, we’ll review different types of software you can use to streamline grants management and how to expand your tech stack for maximum impact.

Management 130

Management Nonprofit Leadership Finance Leadership 130

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you start a nonprofit, one of the most important things to figure out is how to manage your organizations finances. As your organization expands and evolves, many complexities can arise, making financial management more difficult for your team. Lets get started!

Management 52

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This is among the takeaways from the 2024 Nonprofit Standards Benchmarking Survey , conducted by accounting and advisory organization BDO, which takes stock of the finances of the US nonprofit sector and other key trends, including the growing use of AI. Nonprofits focused on shoring up their finances in 2024.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 122

Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics 122

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 14, 2025

This affects not only their finances, but also peoples sense of agency, stability, and belonging. An ESOP is structured as a federally regulated retirement plan, like a 401(k) or 403(b), which holds employer stock in the company where employees work and is managed by a trustee, who is typically selected by a firm management.

Finance 96

Finance Law Collaborations Advertising 96

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. Their role is to set the nonprofit’s long-term direction and ensure the organization has the resources, finances, and accountability mechanisms in place to achieve its mission.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 104

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Ask managers to practice active listening and acknowledge employees who share their thoughts, no matter how small. Managers should start by: Meeting one-on-one with impacted employees to hear about their roadblocks or challenges. Hosting interactive workshops on stress management and mindfulness.

Participation and motivation 148

Participation and motivation Health Volunteerism Volunteerism 148

Bloomerang

MAY 5, 2025

Why internal structure impacts external success From database management to team communication, internal systems influence the donor experience at every interaction. This is where developing organizational management internally can make your team stronger by focusing effort on a shared vision.

Management 54

Management Collaborations Culture Finance 54

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

billion) in assets under management and a 30-year track record, isnt wrong per se. To date, 69 fund managers from 38 organizations have participated in one of the first four cohorts, resulting in 18 funds (or pilots of funds) being launched nationwide (9). As one firm states , investors do not have to choose between doing goodi.e.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 105

Candid

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The voices and experiences of workers of color are critical to achieving nonprofit missions and are needed at all levels, from non-management to the C-suite and boards. Is there a realistic pathway from non-management to management, to executive-level positions for all employees, regardless of race?

Public and Social Policy 106

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Insurance Non-Profits 106

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 147

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Retail 130

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 130

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 12, 2025

The book Portfolios of the Poor revealed the complex financial lives of people living on very low incomes, showing how they manage their resources through a range of informal savings groups and small loans to meet daily needs. For years, banks have operated as gatekeepers.Now, the landscape is shifting. This may seem like a fairy tale.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Poverty 124

Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Your event planners effortlessly create and manage donor experiences that inspire increased giving. Your finance team generates real-time reports that drive strategic decisions to maximize donations. Imagine a scenario where: Your data entry staff uncovers valuable donor insights that lead to perfectly timed asks.

Finance 106

Finance Energy Technology Fundraising 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Research consistently shows that Indigenous-managed lands have better climate outcomes than lands managed by other entities. Governments have returned ownership and management of millions of hectares of land in at least 39 countries. Develop new financing streams to directly support Indigenous communities.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

The truth is, many successful nonprofits empower leaders to manage their own department budgets. In this article, well explore why financial management is a shared responsibility and how nonprofits can use this strategy to drive their missions forward. Solutions : Frame shared financial management as a way to advance the mission.

Leadership 52

Leadership Management Finance Nonprofits 52

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 6, 2025

This guide will answer your most pressing questions about nonprofit accounting, empowering you to manage your organizations finances effectively and understand your accounting staffs responsibilities. How can nonprofits best manage their finances? What is nonprofit accounting? Statement of Activities.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Finance Charitable Organizations Nonprofits 52

The Charity CFO

MAY 12, 2025

You have a risk management problem. Thats why one of the foundational principles of The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint is Accounting Team : Every organization needs a skilled accounting team , minimally consisting of an accounting associate or bookkeeper and a CFO or finance director. You have a decision-making problem.

Finance 99

Finance Leadership Nonprofits Associations 99

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Prospective buyers and residents must fully understand how LECs work, and ongoing technical assistance support for residents is essentially to ensuring long-term success of managing, what are, after all, multimillion-dollar operations. million in financing to purchase the land. In New York City, such a framework is in place.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

The most significant challenge in our merger was managing deep emotional connections across a complex web of stakeholders. Twelve months into our integration process, we still have work to do in every department of our newly integrated organization: from finances to branding, programs to legal. Addressing Challenges The Human Element!

Social Enterprise 112

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofits Culture 112

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 26, 2025

Because of this duality, nonprofit employees are particularly vulnerable to milesnla 2025-02-18T13:40:11-06:00 5 Common Misconceptions (& Realities) About Nonprofit Audits milesnla 2025-02-18T13:40:11-06:00 February 18, 2025 | 0 Comments Its no secret that effective financial management is critical for nonprofits to thrive.

Participation and motivation 148

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Non-Profits 148

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 15, 2025

KSEIP also catalyzed the development of a management information system that integrates with the national social registry to improve program targeting and tracking. The counties also are receiving their own management information systems to measure and improve program impact.

Poverty 105

Poverty Governance Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 105

Top Nonprofits

JULY 3, 2025

It’s no secret that effective financial management is critical to your nonprofit’s long-term success. From properly allocating revenue to thinking critically about costs and building reserve funds , managing your resources allows your organization to first work toward financial stability, then plan for future growth. Staff management.

Finance 52

Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofit Finance 52

Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 22, 2025

Todays nonprofit managers are the bench of talent who, with the right support, will grow into future nonprofit leaders. But too often, as nonprofits, we dont take the time or resources to provide coaching or management training for our staff. What Is Nonprofit Management Coaching? Who Needs Nonprofit Management Coaching?

Nonprofit Management 52

Nonprofit Management Management Leadership Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Hub

MAY 6, 2025

One of their top responsibilities is assisting with financial management. Help your board execute its essential role in overseeing your nonprofits finances and keeping your organization afloat. These guidelines typically cover budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, investing, and fundraising. Ensuring compliance.

Finance 75

Finance Nonprofit Finance Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 75

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

With over three decades of experience in human services and nonprofit management, Miller shared valuable insights on how organizations can attract and retain top talent while fostering meaningful partnerships. The Importance of Mission-Driven Recruitment Miller emphasized the significance of hiring for mission rather than just function.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Retention Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management 52

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Each board member may bring a specific skill or may be a generalist, but in the aggregate, the board provides a full set of business skills to ensure that the executive director is employing best practices — whether it’s finance, budgeting, strategic planning, change management, or succession planning.

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Share That Data: Interoperable Datasets Spark Innovation Collecting and managing the large datasets underpinning AI is expensive. Thats why the social sector must contribute to and finance shared data infrastructure that maintains sufficient data resources to maximize accuracy and usefulness.

Social Enterprise 112

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management Ethics 112

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2025

Housing co-ops have a board of directors composed of member-residents which is responsible for overseeing the management of the property and planning for future renovations, much like a homeowner association. In the United States, when the size of a LEHC is above 20 units, it usually requires a professional management company.

Construction 81

Construction Law Governance Finance 81

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While many CRMs require costly add-ons to handle core nonprofit functions, Bloomerang is a unified giving platform that incorporates fundraising, CRM, and volunteer management. TrueGivers manages National Change of Address (NCOA) updates and deceased suppression, keeping your donor data clean and up to date.

Finance 92

Finance Nonprofits Management Foundations 92

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Here is the full interview: The Importance of Proper Nonprofit HR Management Tiffany emphasized that HR is often an afterthought for many nonprofit leaders, who may not realize the significant risks associated with improper HR practices. This applies not only to individual managers but also across different departments or teams.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 59

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Management 59

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Now we have 120 days plus usually another 120 days to come up with financing. “I We’ve seen corporate investors such as Havenpark LLC, RV Horizons, Impact Communities, Kingsley Management—these huge companies—come in. Throughout the past decade, we’ve seen this mass displacement happen.

Law 114

Law Finance Management 114

Ann Green

MAY 5, 2025

With all the economic uncertainty right now, you may be worried about your nonprofits finances. Invest in a good CRM/database Plain and simple, a good CRM (customer relationship management)/database can help you raise more money. Maybe your giving has gone down and youve cut back on some expenses.

Retention 148

Retention Nonprofits Communication Nonprofit Finance 148

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Their attitudes to money Understanding Millennials’ and Zoomers’ relationships with finances can give you insights into how you can engage with them as donors. There are various areas to dig deeper into, but some things worth exploring about these demographics include the following.

Values 108

Values Finance Marketing Marketing 108

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 8, 2025

A local bank, credit union, or community development finance institution (CDFI) can approach the public bank with a loan they cannot (or prefer not to) cover by themselves, such as an affordable housing development, and ask the public bank to fund a portion of that loan.

Nonprofit governance and management 128

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Finance 128

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Financial Management Systems and Controls Federal funding requires robust financial management systems and controls. Organizations should assess their readiness in terms of compliance capabilities, financial management systems, staffing capacity, program flexibility, and long-term sustainability. Get the free guide!

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance Management Health 52