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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Building an Effective Partner Ecosystem for Your Grant Management System
Data visualization. Document signatures. Fund accounting. Gone are the days when each of those systems required a different login and [...]
How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream
You see the writing on the wall. Your revenue is overly dependent on a handful of major donors or a [...]
Operating Reserves as a Key Indicator of Financial Health
Just as the gauges on a car’s dashboard provide crucial information about its performance and physical condition, operating reserves serve [...]
Artificial Intelligence Policies for Grantmakers: 5 Essentials for Risk Management
Grantmakers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot to improve productivity and inspire new levels [...]
Finance Best Practices for Your Grantmaking Organization
As a grantmaker, you expect organizations you support to manage their awards effectively, accurately, and responsibly. Those same expectations should [...]
5 Steps to Strengthen Your Grantmaking Organization’s Data Governance
A grant management system is no place for your garbage. And yet, many grantmakers leave duplicate records, incomplete contacts, and [...]
