Category: Finance and Accounting

What’s Missing? Building a Connected Nonprofit from the Inside Out

Nonprofits understand gaps—gaps in funding, gaps in services, gaps in outcomes. But what about the gaps within our own organizations? […]


How to Make Sense of Your Endowment Reporting

Accurate and transparent endowment reporting goes far beyond spreadsheets and balancing your numbers. It tells the story of your organization’s […]


How to Manage Internal Controls with a Small Nonprofit Accounting Team

Managing internal controls with a small accounting team can feel like an uphill battle. You know you need better segregation […]


5 Tips for Budgeting During a Nonprofit Leadership Transition

Leadership transitions are inevitable, and vacancies can take time to fill, often placing added pressure on a nonprofit organization’s budget. […]


How Development and Finance Can Get Along (Really!)

Most people understand that their development and finance departments are both critical to the success of their nonprofit organization. Many […]


How to Navigate Tricky End-of-Year Budget Conversations

You don your cape every morning when you step into the finance office. As a nonprofit CFO or finance lead, […]


From Stock Picks to School Budgets: My Deep Dive into Educational Finance

I’ll be honest—I’ve always been a bit of a finance nerd. While other people were checking social media over their […]


Endowment Fund Management: 5 Effective Accounting Tips

Endowments are the result of a successful long-term strategic plan. Through major giving and capital campaigns, your organization has created […]


10 Best Practices for Strong Nonprofit Financial Management

Smart money moves are vital for nonprofits. You’ve got to use funds wisely, aligning with your mission and honoring donor […]


How to Evaluate the Best Time for Your K–12 Private School to Implement Fund Accounting Software

They say that if you want something done, give it to a busy person because they know how to manage […]