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 [...]
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 Effectively Segment Endowment Funds for Your Organization
Managing an endowment is no small feat, especially when you’re stuck relying on Excel spreadsheets or systems that aren’t designed [...]
Bookkeeping for Nonprofits: Tips for Efficiency, Compliance, and Accuracy
A common scene for nonprofit bookkeepers: You’re managing QuickBooks for basic expenses while juggling Excel files for restricted grants, donor [...]
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 [...]
