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Nonprofit Finances Now

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Nonprofit finances in the United States were relatively strong at the beginning of 2022, largely as a result of government and foundations stepping up their support of nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions focused on nonprofits’ programmatic, operational, and financial health.

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The 5-Minute Guide to Nonprofit Finances

The Charity CFO

It’s a myth that all stakeholders need to be experts in every aspect of nonprofit finances. Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. Because the basics of nonprofit finances are easy to grasp. .

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Toward Sustainability: 4 Nonprofit Financial Management Tips

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Guest Blog by Jon Osterburg of Jitasa In recent years, “sustainability” has become a buzzword for many fields and practices, and nonprofit finances are no exception. Financial sustainability means that your nonprofit has both the foundation and momentum to fund your operations year-round while working toward future expansion.

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Nonprofit Finances: A Quick Guide for Nonprofit Growth

Nonprofit Megaphone

Your nonprofit does what you need to do to keep the core of your finances compliant. But this is often not enough for nonprofit organizations to get the most from their finances. In this guide, we’ll cover the core elements of healthy nonprofit financial management. Diversify your funding strategy.

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Unlocking the Potential of Open 990 Data

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The social sector is using big data to enhance nonprofit transparency and knowledge more than ever before, and the opening of the Form 990 has made an essential contribution. Making more robust use of open 990 data requires that nonprofits, foundations, researchers, and the IRS and federal government alike commit to sustained action.

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5 Nonprofit Cash Management Statistics & Trends for 2024

Top Nonprofits

Managing your nonprofit’s finances is about more than just raising money and recording what you earn and spend. This means it’s crucial not only to manage your organization’s reserve funds well but also to stay aware of the current financial best practices and trends in the nonprofit sector.

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Your Nonprofit Needs To Establish A Rainy Day Fund. Here’s Why That Is And How You Can Convince Others To Get On Board.

Bloomerang

If there was ever a time to start focusing on building a rainy day source of funding for your nonprofit, that time is now. I’m talking about the importance of building a savings plan into your existing financial management strategy. . Your board chair is concerned with governance responsibilities. You need that too.