
Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Development in Endowment Reporting
Effective endowment management is a cornerstone of financial sustainability and mission fulfillment for nonprofits, higher education institutions, and healthcare organizations. [...]

Guide To Financial Projections and Forecasting for Nonprofit Organizations
How much easier would your life in nonprofit finance be if you could just tell the future? You’d know that [...]

12 Top Financial Metrics Nonprofits Need to Know
Imagine running a marathon without knowing how far you’ve gone or where the next water station is—it would be nearly [...]

Top Accounting Tips for Government Grants
Government grants are always competitive. But with fewer opportunities coming from federal and state programs, your organization needs to have [...]

Streamlining Government Grant Compliance: A Checklist for Nonprofits
Government grants and contracts can be an excellent funding opportunity if you have the staff to do the reporting work [...]

What Are Admin Expenses?
Employee salaries, purchasing office supplies, and paying the electric bill so the lights keep working are all examples of the admin costs.

Beyond Overhead: How to Use Nonprofit Financial Data to Make Smarter Giving Decisions
For years, donors and nonprofit evaluators alike have relied on a seemingly straightforward number to guide their charitable giving: the [...]

Understanding Contribution Revenue Recognition: What You Need to Know for FASB Compliance
A major donor just pledged a significant gift to fund a new science building at your college, and your development [...]

Hiring a Fractional CFO for Nonprofits: What Your Organization Should Consider Before You Press Go
Nonprofit leaders often grapple with achieving their mission while maintaining financial stability. Limited budgets, complex grant requirements, and fluctuating revenue [...]

How USC Foundations Achieved Digital Transformation: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Paperless Finance Office
The journey to digital transformation doesn’t happen overnight. At USC Foundations, it happened one smart, intentional step at a time. [...]