NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2022

Community leaders detail increased demand, how they're adapting, and what they need now in the Nonprofit Finance Fund's "2022 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey.".

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 7, 2023

By Sara Herschander Inflation is cooling, unemployment remains low, and the stock market is making gains, but something more elemental — the weather forecast — took a toll on nonprofit finances in July. Across the country, heat waves, wildfires, and flash flooding have made charities' jobs tougher.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2023

Founded in 2009, Keystone provides shared nonprofit finance, IT, and HR services. Combined, M+S and Keystone offer nonprofits the full spectrum of strategic and administrative services. Mission + Strategy Consulting is joining the Keystone Alliance family of organizations.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Financial Management for Nonprofits: The Role of the Nonprofit Finance Committee. Financial management can be intimidating for many nonprofit professionals, especially those new to oversight roles in nonprofit organizations.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I recently spoke with Tosha Anderson of The Charity CFO and A Modern Nonprofit Podcast about the importance of marketing and branding in the nonprofit sector. Need help understanding nonprofit finances? Check out her site!

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The Charity CFO

MAY 18, 2022

PRO TIP: If you or one of your board members can’t understand nonprofit finances, don’t feel defeated. Look for some resources, like our free masterclass for making sense of nonprofit financial statements , and get up to speed! Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit! Review annual audit . It’s very common.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

If we want nonprofits to support us in the next crisis, they must have sufficient resources. And to know what nonprofits need to do their jobs effectively, we must ask them directly.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2017

Nonprofit Audit 101: A Guide to The Fundamentals and More is a quick guide for nonprofit finance leaders and executive leaders, providing key fundamentals and know-how, first class best practices, and insight into how to optimize the nonprofit audit process at your organization. Common misconceptions.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2017

Nonprofit Audit 101: A Guide to The Fundamentals and More is a quick guide for nonprofit finance leaders and executive leaders, providing key fundamentals and know-how, first class best practices, and insight into how to optimize the nonprofit audit process at your organization.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 24, 2022

In other words, every team member in a nonprofit organization shares some responsibility for financial oversight. We created a Free Masterclass in nonprofit finances and reporting to help you get up to speed. Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit!

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Fundraising Coach

JULY 5, 2017

They will help your nonprofit clarify its mission and vision. And done properly, they can help you stabilize your nonprofit's finances which will help you raise even more money! Check out his training over at The Nonprofit Academy : Why Nonprofits Should Make Money, Not Just Raise It ( [link] ).

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A minority of nonprofits have more than six months of cash in reserve, according to reports like the Nonprofit Finance Fund’s State of the Sector ; many have less than three months of operating reserves on hand.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Even for a treasurer who has worked in accounting or finance, there can be a lot to learn, since nonprofit finance is much different than that of for-profit companies. A nonprofit’s executive director and other board members should support the new treasurer as they get up to speed in their responsibilities.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 27, 2012

” This guest post and Anjali’s organization, Nonprofit Finance Fund , may have you re-thinking what the term “bottom line” means for your nonprofit, and therefore how you communicate your effectiveness to your supporters. Guest Post by Anjali Deshmukh of Nonprofit Finance Fund.

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NXUnite

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Nonprofit accounting is different from for-profit accounting, so it’s important to understand the nuances of nonprofit finances before starting to fundraise. The applications and paperwork can seem daunting, but once you get those out of the way, you can focus on doing what you set out to do with your nonprofit.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 13, 2023

Aisha Benson , CEO of the Nonprofit Finance Fund , emphasized the long-term impact of redlining , a policy of legalized housing lending discrimination backed by the federal government from the 1930s until the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

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MARCH 17, 2020

If you can help someone today, do it.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

And if you can find qualified candidates with nonprofit finance or accounting experience, even better. Nonprofits have specific accounting needs that differ from for-profit companies , so there will be a learning curve even for experienced financial professionals arriving from the for-profit business sector.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

They will have good advice about ways to structure your nonprofit finances responsibly. Today, nonprofit leaders have access to software, like a donor database , that can help them reach their funding goals. Study good grant writing techniques and apply what you learn to as many as you can. Try to gain the technological edge.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

If you want to report your functional expenses properly AND always have audit-ready financial reports at your disposal, an experienced nonprofit accountant can help. At The Charity CFO , we work exclusively with nonprofit organizations to give them accurate books, timely reports, and expert advice on their nonprofit finances.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 2, 2013

The Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) has released its annual State of the Sector survey, and it shows nonprofits like yours are struggling with a tough funding environment and increasing need for the services you provide. This is requiring tough choices - and changing the way you do business, according to the survey.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 15, 2014

The Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2014 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey is out and the report has some sobering insight on how nonprofits have fared during the economic recovery. While 80% of respondents reported an increase in demand for services, 56% of those surveyed were unable to meet demand in 2013.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The social sector is using big data to enhance nonprofit transparency and knowledge more than ever before, and the opening of the Form 990 has made an essential contribution.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 8, 2020

For the next two years, I continued to reflect on my nonprofit experience and talk with colleagues still in the sector. Sometime in 2015, it occurred to me that if nonprofit finance was more strategically approached, and if boards and staff alike were more educated and open about money, the space could be radically different.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a nonprofit finance and accounting professional such as TheCharityCFO. We understand that tax season can be complicated for nonprofits. Take the time to review and understand the 1099 requirements and process from start to finish.

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

MAY 7, 2014

In addition to their legal responsibilities, board members have financial responsibility for your nonprofit. Among their duties, board members maintain oversight of your nonprofit's finances. The board ensures that your nonprofit is both transparent and accountable to your donors and the general public.

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Getting Attention

MARCH 9, 2015

Business Development Manager Nonprofit Finance Fund (New York, NY). Assistant Director of Loyalty Marketing Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (New York, NY). Associate Project Editor Appalachian Mountain Club (Boston, MA). Associate Product Manager Wikimedia Foundation (San Francisco, CA).

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Non Profit Accounting Academy

JANUARY 27, 2022

Her focus is on sharing with nonprofit finance directors her lessons learned from 25 years of on-the-job training. About ten years into my fifteen-year term at a Catholic Charities agency in upstate New York a relatively new finance committee member, Mr. We wish to thank Mary for writing this blog post and sharing her wisdom.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2021

At File 990, we provide a simple online tax-filing process and equip organization leaders with insightful nonprofit tax tips. We understand the importance of strategic nonprofit finances and how your taxes play a crucial role in your accounting strategies so we’ve put together a quick resource to help you learn more.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 24, 2023

Nonprofit finances can be complicated, because the CEO doesn’t always have the freedom they might want, depending on the nature of your board. In short, it makes their jobs easier, because they only have to talk with donors and prospects who have self-identified that they want to talk to someone.

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

APRIL 4, 2017

Do you know where things stand with your nonprofit's finances? BEFORE THIS FISCAL YEAR ENDS, MAKE A PLAN TO MEET YOUR FUNDRAISING GOAL. If your fiscal year ends on June 30, you have about 90 days to meet this year's fundraising goal. If you're an executive director, I'd bet you do. What about all you board members out there?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 13, 2016

As you know from your own nonprofit finances, the 990 is an annual report required by the IRS, which includes information about an organization’s mission, programs and finances. Even if you think you have pegged the perfect foundation for your organization, take the extra step to make sure and look at their most recent 990 form.

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The Agitator

JUNE 13, 2013

Lean on the AFP and DMA to use their muscle on behalf of honest nonprofits and fundraisers like you. Advocate for regulations that both reflect the strategic realities of nonprofit finance and refuse to tolerate fraud. Participate on boards, convene advisory panels and attend conference events that address these issues.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 30, 2018

This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine. Here’s the biggest truth bomb that nobody is exclusively talking about when it comes to nonprofit finances: there’s no way for us to tell you exactly how your nonprofit’s budget should be spent.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Dean Dalzell & Jerry Frick: Financial Literacy For Your C-Suite & Board Leadership that understands your numbers protects not only your nonprofit. It also protects the people filling those roles.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2016

Denise McMahan is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and is the founder and publisher of CausePlanet.org where nonprofit leaders devour Page to Practice™ book summaries, author interviews and sticky applications from the must-read books they recommend. _.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2023

Nonprofit budget. And way too many small nonprofits operate without one. A nonprofit budget can bring so many positives: Finances are much easier to manage because you know what expenses and revenue to expect. Not everyone’s favorite topic. Yet a budget is a critical tool in managing your organization.

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