The Charity CFO

APRIL 20, 2023

How can nonprofit accounting software help your organization with efficiency? However, nonprofit organizations face unique accounting challenges and not all commercial accounting software may be equipped to handle. Where to start with nonprofit accounting software Nonprofits have to comply with strict financial accounting standards.

Nonprofit Accountability 98

Nonprofit Accountability Finance Technology Nonprofits 98

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. Without a good grasp of your finances, your nonprofit risks: Exposure to fraud. Collaboration issues. Tax issues and non-compliance with regulatory requirements. Nonprofit fiscal policy.

Management 52

Management Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 52

The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

It’s no secret that running a nonprofit isn’t always easy, especially if you don’t know what challenges await you in the coming months. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the five most common challenges for nonprofits in 2024. These challenges include financial issues, data security compliance, and talent retention problems.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Nonprofit Accountability Finance Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Why Underwriting Matters Imagine you are a business owner who is looking for cash to expand your business. Data from test shoppers and other research prove that financial backing flows disproportionately to Whiter, wealthier Americans. It’s time for you to get a small business loan. How can we get there? Public pressure can help.

Insurance 95

Insurance Production Foundations Community Development 95

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, the day-to-day can start to feel like a slog. So, I invite you to take a step back and reconnect with your purpose with 40 inspiring quotes for nonprofit leaders. Motivational Quotes for Nonprofit Leaders These quotes are especially good if you’re having one of those tough days.

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 21, 2023

Many who consider starting a childcare business find the idea of doing a feasibility study, drafting a marketing plan, and creating a cash-flow analysis intimidating. Advisors provide mentorship, an outside perspective on issues confronting childcare entrepreneurs, and access to their networks.

Curriculum and Teaching 83

Curriculum and Teaching Finance Children Recruitment 83

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2022

While ROC has always been a nonprofit organization, its signature restaurant, Colors, was an LLC, created as a co-op and run by former Windows on the World workers. A lack of capital contribution from cooperative participants meant the co-op depended on ROC to solve its early cash flow issues. Opportunity Costs.

Public and Social Policy 93

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits 93

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2024

Image credit: Christian Ouellet on istock.com Financing challenges often stymie nonprofits. Executive Director Luis Gallardo calculated that the nonprofit would need half a million dollars in the best-case scenario and, more likely, a million dollars to reach the first milestones. Yet even after having been awarded an $11.2

Finance 94

Finance Non-Profits Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 94

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Nonprofit credit card processing solutions are tools nonprofit organizations use to complete credit and debit card transactions securely and quickly. In this guide, we’ll review the top nine credit card processing solutions for nonprofits and best practices for choosing the right platform.

Nonprofits 84

Nonprofits Management Fundraising Fundraising 84

Fundraising Leadership

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

While she did later return to earn a bachelors in sociology from College of New Rochelle and a masters in nonprofit and organizational management from Maris College School of Management, Chan Shue joined the NYPD in 1993. Research also indicates that women are less likely to use excessive force , a primary issue in the area of police reform.”

Race and Ethnicity 98

Race and Ethnicity Law Nonprofit Administration and Development Sociology 98

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. What is a Grant?

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Law Charitable Contribution Nonprofit Accountability 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Far too often, policy decisions influencing the flow of resources fall short in meeting the needs of low-resource rural people and places. As Lobao and Kelly found, small businesses, local governments, and nonprofits often lack the capacity and expertise to complete and submit lengthy, technical funding or assistance applications.

Values 112

Values Poverty Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 112

Nonprofit Fixer

MARCH 15, 2020

There are a few exceptions to this rule, but for 98% of nonprofits that have to fundraise, the ED must be the primary person helping to make that happen. Nonprofit leaders seem to be less likely to fire employees than their private sector counterparts. We want to be liked, and we know nice people make sacrifices to work for nonprofits.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Values Energy 52

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. Make sure your event promotes unity and addresses issues that matter to the next generation. That way, all your attendees—whatever their age or technological inclination—can contribute comfortably.

Participation and motivation 79

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 79

BDO

DECEMBER 12, 2013

The latest edition of the Nonprofit Standard Newsletter is now available! This quarter’s issue features an update on the latest FASB Board proposal related to its not-for-profit financial reporting project, which discusses potential changes to nonprofit statements of cash flows.

Nonprofits 40

Nonprofits 40

Non Profit Accounting Academy

JANUARY 27, 2022

Mary Diegert is a recently retired CFO with 25 years’ experience in the nonprofit human services sector. Her focus is on sharing with nonprofit finance directors her lessons learned from 25 years of on-the-job training. I learned to organize the reporting package so that information flows from high level to detail.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofit Finance Governance Nonprofit Accountability 52

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2014

Mark Titi is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and the founder of Wobbly Nonprofit. _. Volunteers are as important to nonprofits as technology is to a millennial. Four Volunteer Personalities Your Nonprofit Needs Now. Why needed: Many times a nonprofit lacks the funding to support good volunteer administration.

Recruitment 55

Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism Activism 55

NonProfit Hub

MAY 20, 2016

Starting a nonprofit is intimidating—but what’s scarier is seeing it go. To give you a hand in the process, we’ve identified four main problems that fading nonprofits have encountered. To give you a hand in the process, we’ve identified four main problems that fading nonprofits have encountered. Statement of cash flow.

Insurance 34

Insurance Nonprofit governance and management Activism Ethics 34

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are an essential part of our society, providing crucial services and support to those in need. However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 10, 2024

By Deb Nelson & Tina Beck Philanthropy’s constructive critics, financial activists, and virtually all nonprofits have long argued for a dramatic increase in unrestricted grantmaking. Residents, all Black mothers, told her they didn’t need more programs and forms—they needed cash. “I Results are not the problem.

Philanthropy 128

Philanthropy Construction Environmental Foundations 128

The Charity CFO

MARCH 30, 2022

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.

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership 52

Care2

OCTOBER 2, 2013

We wanted to really get to the core of the conference-savvy folks'' secrets, so we reached out to those who are working in the nonprofit sphere, planning annual conferences to hear their insider tips. Then, just ask for a small cash donation in appreciation for the volunteers who take care of packing their items. Have a cosmo.

Nonprofits 74

Nonprofits Management Leadership Technology 74

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

The average Network for Good nonprofit is raising the same dollar amounts as in 2008, through more, smaller gifts. Recurring gifts are a lifeline to nonprofits during a recession. This year, we’ve distributed money to 60% more charities than last year. More people are giving the gift of charity to others.

Philanthropy 45

Philanthropy Activism Values Fundraising 45

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 19, 2023

Accounting standards for nonprofits are probably not the first thing you think about, but are crucial for your organization to succeed. Nonprofit organizations distinguish themselves from for-profit entities through their purpose and mission. Another difference is in fund accounting.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Accountability 52

The Charity CFO

APRIL 28, 2023

Is there an advantage to working with accounting firms specializing in nonprofits? Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in addressing social, environmental, and cultural issues in our society. Grant Accounting Many nonprofit organizations rely on grants to fund their programs and services.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Finance Nonprofits Management 52

The Charity CFO

APRIL 25, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, accounting comes with a lot of complexity. In this case study, we’ll explore real stories of nonprofits who have transformed their organizations by using technology to streamline their financial infrastructure. What is the actual goal in a nonprofit accounting setup? Let’s meet these organizations.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Finance Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Whatever you think about the growing role of megadonors in the nonprofit field, the sheer size—often equivalent to the total annual revenue of recipients—of the unrestricted grants that donors such as MacKenzie Scott have made to hundreds of nonprofits has injected a new sense of possibility into the field.

Philanthropy 120

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Agriculture Culture 120

The Charity CFO

MARCH 2, 2022

“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. This week on A Modern Nonprofit Podcast we discuss common red flags you can check today to verify your organization’s financial health.

Finance 98

Finance Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2023

Summary : Social media has become vital for nonprofits to spread their message and increase their impact. Storytelling is an effective technique that nonprofits can use to engage their audiences and make their message more memorable. Leveraging social media and storytelling can help nonprofits achieve their mission quickly.

Finance 52

Finance Participation and motivation Nonprofits Leadership 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 14, 2023

At the same time, many community development nonprofits face challenges in securing the capital needed to carry out their core missions and, importantly, to test new ideas and strategies. There is, however, a way for nonprofits to gain greater access to “flexible” capital and for foundations to generate a financial return.

Community Development 77

Community Development Finance Energy Nonprofit governance and management 77

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 2, 2023

This article is, with publisher permission, adapted from a more extensive journal article, “ A Tax Credit Proposal for Profit Moderation and Social Mission Maximization in Long-Term Residential Care Businesses ” published last year by Nonprofit Policy Forum. These statistics hold true across time and national boundaries (Brennan et al.

Public and Social Policy 78

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Finance Nonprofit governance and management 78

Bloomerang

AUGUST 13, 2021

New giving methods for your nonprofit. We are a platform that’s dedicated to enabling the nonprofit community to accept cryptocurrencies in a safe, simple, and secure way. Sorry, and understand how your nonprofit can accept crypto in these safe, simple, insecure environments. This is going to be a cool one.

Nonprofit governance and management 109

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Nonprofits Technology 109

Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

Ephraim Gopin moderates a panel of nonprofit pros – Mimosa Kabir, Sarah Willey, and Lisa Chmiola – to look at the issue of being laid off and ask: what next? We got a really fun panel discussion for you all around what you should do if you happen to find yourself out of the job in the fundraising and nonprofit sector.

Nonprofits 106

Nonprofits Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 106

Bloomerang

AUGUST 13, 2021

New giving methods for your nonprofit. We are a platform that’s dedicated to enabling the nonprofit community to accept cryptocurrencies in a safe, simple, and secure way. Myself and the rest of the leadership team have a background in developing technology solutions and particularly technology solutions for nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Nonprofits Technology 52

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

And also for Old Navy, when the flagship store opened in New York City, I got one of the first jobs at the cash register. Understanding the business flow. And the social issues of the day continue to plague us. I didn’t do that job. I worked for a publishing house in high school. And so I remember that so fondly.

Management 89

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Children 89