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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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3 Top Compliance Challenges for Nonprofits + Expert Advice

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

New and experienced nonprofit leaders alike can become overwhelmed by the extensive amount of information required for Form 990 filing. To simplify the report, Foundation Group’s guide to filing Form 990 recommends the following best practices: Keep thorough financial records. Track donor data.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. Work with a nonprofit accountant to create an ironclad budget and stick to it.

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

The Charity CFO

Using Financial Forecasts for Nonprofits There are many ways in which a financial forecast can be used by nonprofits and their leaders to make smarter and better-informed decisions for the long-term success of the organization. Interested in learning more about our nonprofit accounting services?

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What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

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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501(c)(3) Checklist: Preparing for Nonprofit Status

Top Nonprofits

Only qualifying entities can apply for 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS and a nonprofit corporation is one of them. Besides gaining 501(c)(3) status, Foundation Group explains that incorporation is also important for your own personal liability. Have a detailed financial plan and accounting system in place.

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