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Dr. James explains the power of giving: why leading with a gift always wins

iMarketSmart

This sharing exchange is always non-transactional. It can come not only from the nonprofit, but also from a supporting community. Because they aren’t profitable, these events can’t be the end goal. They can make a profit. The profit can help the charity. The profit can help the charity. How does this work?

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Why Do Nonprofit Accountants Quit?

The Charity CFO

During the “Great Recession,” nonprofits have lost their accountants and financial directors at record rates. At the same time, hundreds of nonprofits are waking up to realize that the financial structure they’ve always relied on doesn’t work as well any more. So why do accountants leave nonprofit organizations?

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Solving the ‘Founder’s Syndrome’ Problem in Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

When a founder plays a significant role in building and running a nonprofit, it’s easy for people to think that the founder “is” the nonprofit. Now she helps counsel nonprofit leaders on how to make their transition successful. For more nonprofit accounting resources check out [link]. A Modern Nonprofit Podcast.

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PODCAST: Understanding Fundraising & Human Behavior

The Charity CFO

Why do people give to nonprofits?”. And while he’s found that the answers vary wildly, he’s managed to identify some core principles that can predictably boost giving to your nonprofit. The biggest communication problem most nonprofits face (13:25). For more nonprofit accounting resources check out www.thecharitycfo.com.

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Cleaning Up the Skeletons in Your Financial Closet

The Charity CFO

“I don’t know if my nonprofit’s accounting systems are bad… and I probably won’t know for sure until something bad happens.”. 99% of nonprofit founders we work with don’t have a background in finance. For more nonprofit accounting resources check out www.thecharitycfo.com. ?? A Modern Nonprofit Podcast.

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