From Gatekeeper to Trusted Advisor: How Finance Becomes a Thought Leader
Let’s be direct: the phrase “thought leader” is a little uncomfortable, especially for nonprofit finance people. It sounds like something [...]
Why Fund Accounting Makes Restricted Funds Easier to Manage
If you’ve ever tried to keep track of restricted donations using a mix of color-coded spreadsheets and a little bit [...]
Using Funding Pipeline Reports to Adapt to Changing Conditions, Lower Risks, and Spur Innovation
To stay proactive, nonprofit organizations must not be afraid to peer into the future and consider a wide variety of [...]
Why Your Revenue Management System Is Working Against You—And What to Do About It
It’s the last week of the quarter. You’ve got a funder report due, and you’re staring at three spreadsheets trying [...]
How Strong Financial and Operational Practices Support Mission Success and Prevent Staff Burnout
If you’ve ever worked in a nonprofit during audit season, budget revisions, or a last-minute grant deadline, you know the [...]
5 Ways Fund Accounting Simplifies Financial Reporting for Community Health Centers
With multiple points of accountability and dynamic funding sources, accounting professionals in community health centers face complex challenges. Not the [...]
Your Guide to Managing Reimbursable Grants Without the Cash Flow Headache
Reimbursable grants can offer incredible opportunities for your organization, but only if you’re prepared for what makes them different. Unlike [...]
5 Advantages of a True Total School Software Solution
Independent schools are under increasing pressure to do more with less—deliver exceptional academic experiences, ensure financial sustainability, deepen family engagement, [...]
The Modern Monthly Close: Practical Ways AI and Automation Reduce Errors and Stress
Closing the books every month is one of the most important things a finance team can do to support organizational [...]
Reclaim Your Day: How Smarter Cash Management Gives You Back the Hours You’ve Been Losing
If you’re like most nonprofit CFOs, you didn’t enter this field dreaming of spending your mornings toggling between bank portals, [...]
