
Making a Case for Calculating Your Nonprofit’s Indirect Costs
If the 500-piece puzzle you are working on only has 475 pieces, you would not only have gaps in the [...]

3 Signs Your Organization Needs a Nonprofit Accounting System
When you are just getting started as a nonprofit, you are focused on getting an accounting system that fits your [...]

The 990: From Compliance to Communication
Only 10% of philanthropic foundations have a website to communicate their work. Here at Candid, we’ve been tracking those statistics [...]

Three Imperatives for the Modern Nonprofit CFO in the Digital Age
As nonprofit finance leaders, we are charged with empowering our teams with the technology, skills, and support they need to [...]

Due Diligence Best Practices for Grantmakers
Grantmaking is the heart of the private foundation industry and is often the largest expenditure for a foundation. With grant-giving [...]

How Nonprofits Can Build Trust with Strong Internal Controls
Internal controls will minimize the risk of a nonprofit violating policies, regulations, and laws.

What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About Financial Audits
When individuals get audited, it’s to make sure they’re paying the correct amount in taxes on a regular basis. As [...]

4 Secrets to a Successful Fundraising Portfolio Review
It’s about that time. You’re wrapping up the end of year fundraising frenzy and looking at what the new year [...]

Don’t Get Lost in Translation: What Finance Needs from the Development System
Nonprofit financial reporting is the responsibility of the finance team. But in a fundraising organization, Finance is heavily dependent on [...]

5 Steps to Creating Effective Community Health Initiatives
Explore several steps that will help your organization create effective community health initiatives.