Nonprofit Megaphone

JUNE 23, 2022

Your nonprofit does what you need to do to keep the core of your finances compliant. But this is often not enough for nonprofit organizations to get the most from their finances. In this guide, we’ll cover the core elements of healthy nonprofit financial management. Diversify your funding strategy.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit organizations tend to let their financial management slip on the backburner as they get busy fulfilling their mission. Sure, your mission should be a priority, but managing finances can’t be neglected either. Without a good grasp of your finances, your nonprofit risks: Exposure to fraud.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nonprofits are typically composed of hardworking professionals who wear many hats. While each staff member may have a specific title like “fundraising director” or “project manager,” they often take on a wider range of responsibilities. However, some areas of nonprofit work require more specialization. Let’s get started!

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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. Budget these first.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 27, 2024

QuickBooks is a popular accounting software used by businesses and individuals nationwide. 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. Nonprofits also need to record expense receipts.

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Top Nonprofits

JUNE 29, 2023

One of the main benefits of registering as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit is that your organization is exempt from paying most taxes. However, it might lead you to wonder whether your nonprofit is also exempt from audits. Do all nonprofits conduct audits? How should I prepare for my nonprofit’s upcoming audit?

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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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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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The Charity CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Nonprofit financial statements. Nonprofit Financial Statements You are likely familiar with the different nonprofit financial statements that are typically included in a reporting package: Statement of Activities Statement of Financial Position Statement of Cash Flows Statement of Functional Expenses But we’d like to dive beyond the surface.

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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. Draft bylaws that comply with state and federal requirements.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2021

This blog will be a great place to start, but if you find yourself praying no one asks you questions about the financials in your next board meeting, you may want to check out our Nonprofit Accounting Essentials course in partnership with The Charity CFO. . I signed on to further a cause, not to be the accountant!

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Grants are the lifeblood of nonprofits, giving them the much-needed cash injection to market the organization, fund a project, or get an initiative off the ground. Having a full grant pipeline increases your nonprofit’s chances of success and improves your visibility and credibility. 8 Best Practices When Accounting For Grants.

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MNA Association

APRIL 6, 2023

When you started your 501(c)(3) nonprofit , one of the main benefits your organization received was an exemption from paying federal taxes. While your nonprofit likely doesn’t have the same sense of dread come tax season that for-profit organizations or individuals do, this doesn’t mean you can sit back and relax, either.

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Getting Attention

MARCH 9, 2015

Please post YOUR nonprofit marketing job here: Featuring jobs with nonprofit organizations, grantmakers, B Corps, and agencies and other vendors serving nonprofits. Account Coordinator, Digital Fenton Communications (Washington, DC). Associate Product Manager Wikimedia Foundation (San Francisco, CA). Tacoma, WA).

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2021

If you’re just getting started in the nonprofit world, you likely have a ton of questions surrounding effective practices and keeping your organization above board. Unfortunately, there are a ton of myths out there surrounding nonprofit taxes, too—which can make the whole process even more convoluted. Annual filing requirements.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you’re not researching nonprofit accounting basics to satisfy your curiosity. You need to get a better grasp of your organization’s finances now. with this overview of nonprofit accounting basics. . What is nonprofit accounting? It’s a necessity.

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Non Profit Accounting Academy

JANUARY 27, 2022

Mary Diegert is a recently retired CFO with 25 years’ experience in the nonprofit human services sector. She earned a master’s degree in Accounting and her CPA license (now lapsed) in the 80’s. Her focus is on sharing with nonprofit finance directors her lessons learned from 25 years of on-the-job training.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

If you’re like many people, you probably think that there is a single set of accounting rules that every company must follow. . But that’s not quite true—nonprofits face a decision between 2 different accounting methods for tracking their financial activity: cash accounting vs. accrual accounting. Accounts payable.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know that every dollar counts when it comes to pursuing your mission. Fortunately, the government empowers nonprofits to achieve their goals by exempting them from paying taxes. To maintain your 501(c)(3) status, your nonprofit must file Form 990 or one of its variants each year.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Ever wondered why so many nonprofits are stuck in their financial struggles that they end up failing their communities? Want to make sure your nonprofit doesn’t suffer the same fate? Chyla is the Founder and CEO of CNRG Accounting Advisory. She helps nonprofits get financially established so they can achieve their goals.

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