Category: Finance and Accounting

Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between […]


What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About Financial Audits

The term “audit” tends to strike fear into the hearts of organizational leaders and individual taxpayers alike. Most likely, the […]


Your New Budgeting Superpower: Program-Based Budgeting

As a nonprofit finance leader, you are constantly aware of the many different pulls on your funding availability. One program […]


Managing Your Operating Reserves During and After an Emergency

A strong operating reserve in a time of crisis helps everyone focus on helping the people who need to be […]


Why Accurate Payroll and Time Allocation Is Crucial for Your Nonprofit Grant Reporting

As a nonprofit finance professional, you want all your data to be accurate. And payroll and grant reporting are two […]


Planning for Uncertainty: What Federally Funded Organizations Can Do Now and Be Prepared for Next

Federal funding is a critical source of revenue for many nonprofits, healthcare foundations, higher education institutions, and other organizations. Changes […]


Best Practices for Mitigating Fraud in Not-for-Profit Organizations

An estimated $557 billion was donated by individuals, foundations, and corporations to charities in the United States in 2023. Regardless […]


Strategies for Nonprofits Affected by QuickBooks Tag Depreciation

QuickBooks is depreciating the tags functionality in their accounting software starting March 8. If your nonprofit has chosen to use […]


60-Day Guide to Launching Your Fund Accounting Extensibility Project

Having a fund accounting system can significantly streamline your finance function. You have automation, workflows, and dashboards immediately after implementation. […]


Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Filing Your Form 990

Your tax-exempt status may keep you from having to file traditional tax returns, but maintaining the designation comes with its […]