The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 6, 2025

Take advantage of best practices that have been developed based on our years of experience helping thousands of nonprofits thrive. The post Sage Intacct built to elevate nonprofit finance and operations appeared first on The NonProfit Times. Learn more today.

Nonprofit Finance 52

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofits Management 52

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 31, 2023

By Sara Herschander Spending cuts the federal government is considering come at a time when the uncertain economy is making fundraising tough, leading one prominent nonprofit expert to reach a breaking point.

Nonprofit Finance 197

Nonprofit Finance Finance Governance Nonprofits 197

The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2022

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. .

Nonprofit Finance 98

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 98

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2022

Community leaders detail increased demand, how they're adapting, and what they need now in the Nonprofit Finance Fund's "2022 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey.".

Nonprofit Finance 246

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofits 246

The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

WHATS INSIDE: 6 PILLARS OF NONPROFIT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT The 30 points in The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint are grouped into six essential categorieseach representing a core component of sustainable nonprofit finance. Should you share your organizations finances with your broader team? If so, whenand how?

Finance 98

Finance Leadership Nonprofit Finance Culture 98

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2024

Delve into technology usage within the nonprofit sector with valuable insights from nonprofit finance leaders across North America. Learn about current trends and get foresight into the evolving landscape of nonprofit operations.

Technology 240

Technology Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofits 240

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 31, 2022

Though many people see finance as nothing but a collection of terrifying spreadsheets, I see it as the central branch of nonprofit philosophy. When the pandemic hit, our nonprofit changed everything about the way we work—overnight—and spent the year testing, failing, and trying again.

Nonprofit Finance 81

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofits Leadership 81

The Charity CFO

APRIL 10, 2025

Follow Us for More Practical Nonprofit Finance Tips Website: thecharitycfo.com Instagram: @thecharitycfo Facebook: /thecharitycfo LinkedIn: The Charity CFO TikTok: @thecharitycfo Spotify: A Modern Nonprofit Podcast Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Want to Work Smarter, Not Harder? Get the free guide!

Finance 97

Finance Nonprofit Finance Technology Fundraising 97

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Financial Management for Nonprofits: The Role of the Nonprofit Finance Committee. Financial management can be intimidating for many nonprofit professionals, especially those new to oversight roles in nonprofit organizations.

Public and Nonprofit Management 251

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Finance Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 251

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I recently spoke with Tosha Anderson of The Charity CFO and A Modern Nonprofit Podcast about the importance of marketing and branding in the nonprofit sector. Need help understanding nonprofit finances? Check out her site!

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Marketing Marketing Nonprofit Finance Finance 244

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Coastal Enterprises in Brunswick, Maine received $25 million, the Nonprofit Finance Fund was awarded $22 million, and Craft3 in Seattle announced it received $15 million. The post Scott Resumes Giving Away Millions In Large Chunks appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

Finance 93

Finance Retail Nonprofit Finance Health 93

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

milesnla 2025-02-18T13:40:11-06:00 5 Common Misconceptions (& Realities) About Nonprofit Audits milesnla 2025-02-18T13:40:11-06:00 February 18, 2025 | 0 Comments Its no secret that effective financial management is critical for nonprofits to thrive.

Participation and motivation 131

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofit Leadership Volunteerism 131

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2023

Founded in 2009, Keystone provides shared nonprofit finance, IT, and HR services. Combined, M+S and Keystone offer nonprofits the full spectrum of strategic and administrative services. Mission + Strategy Consulting is joining the Keystone Alliance family of organizations.

Nonprofit Finance 189

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofits 189

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 7, 2023

By Sara Herschander Inflation is cooling, unemployment remains low, and the stock market is making gains, but something more elemental — the weather forecast — took a toll on nonprofit finances in July. Across the country, heat waves, wildfires, and flash flooding have made charities' jobs tougher.

Nonprofit Finance 187

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofits Marketing 187

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 26, 2025

Because of this duality, nonprofit employees are particularly vulnerable to milesnla 2025-02-18T13:40:11-06:00 5 Common Misconceptions (& Realities) About Nonprofit Audits milesnla 2025-02-18T13:40:11-06:00 February 18, 2025 | 0 Comments Its no secret that effective financial management is critical for nonprofits to thrive.

Participation and motivation 131

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Non-Profits 131

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 27, 2012

” This guest post and Anjali’s organization, Nonprofit Finance Fund , may have you re-thinking what the term “bottom line” means for your nonprofit, and therefore how you communicate your effectiveness to your supporters. Guest Post by Anjali Deshmukh of Nonprofit Finance Fund.

Culture 191

Culture Philanthropy Nonprofit Finance Finance 191

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The finance director role is critical to the success of any nonprofit, making it one of the most important hires an organization can make. If you are looking for a finance director, it is important to find someone who is not only qualified for the position but also fits well with the organization’s culture.

Nonprofit Finance 52

Nonprofit Finance Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 52

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Plus, a military history museum lands $30 million and a collection of historic aircraft, Mayo Clinic receives $25 million, and MacKenzie Scott gives Nonprofit Finance Fund a second 8-figure gift. Above, nursing students work with a medical mannequin in a training lab.

Universities 157

Universities Nonprofit Finance Medical Finance 157

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 3, 2025

Because of this duality, nonprofit employees are particularly vulnerable to milesnla 2025-02-18T13:40:11-06:00 5 Common Misconceptions (& Realities) About Nonprofit Audits milesnla 2025-02-18T13:40:11-06:00 February 18, 2025 | 0 Comments Its no secret that effective financial management is critical for nonprofits to thrive.

Construction 130

Construction Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations Nonprofit Leadership 130

Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 22, 2022

This is primarily because nonprofits agree to reinvest all of their revenue back into the mission at hand in exchange for tax-exempt status. This means nonprofits need to be a lot more transparent about their finances in order to ensure accountability to their generous donors. Let’s dive into the first one!

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofit Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Megaphone

JUNE 23, 2022

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. Are you even sure your Form 990 is correct?

Nonprofit Finance 52

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 52

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2025

22 million to Nonprofit Finance Fund; $15 million to Craft3; and $10 million to Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs in Atlanta. Those gifts are in addition to the $640 million she awarded in the first quarter of the year.

Health 98

Health Medical Education Education 98

The Charity CFO

APRIL 11, 2025

Follow Us for More Practical Nonprofit Finance Tips Website: thecharitycfo.com Instagram: @thecharitycfo Facebook: /thecharitycfo LinkedIn: The Charity CFO TikTok: @thecharitycfo Spotify: A Modern Nonprofit Podcast Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Want to Work Smarter, Not Harder? Get the free guide!

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance Fundraising Fundraising 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 18, 2023

READ ARTICLE Other Popular Topics In addition to new content from 2023, nonprofit professionals continued to rely on these articles and online resources from the Nonprofit Leadership Center: 7 Traits of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders How to Calculate the Value of Volunteer Time 6 Traits of Inclusive Leadership Financial Management for Nonprofits: (..)

Nonprofit Leadership 174

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Finance Culture 174

The Charity CFO

JULY 29, 2024

The effectiveness of a nonprofit’s finance committee can be a major factor in an organization’s success. An effective, engaged committee helps the organization proactively and effectively manage its finances to advance its mission. Are you worried your finance committee isn’t as effective as it should be?

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofit Finance Health Communication 52

Top Nonprofits

MAY 24, 2024

No matter your purpose, well-managed finances yield data-driven insights that allow those in financial positions to plan and achieve the organization’s goals. To help, we’ve compiled this list of four best practices your advocacy group can implement to manage its finances more effectively.

Finance 52

Finance Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Accountability 52

The Charity CFO

MAY 18, 2022

Finally, the board should be aware of significant compliance requirements the nonprofit is subject to and ensure a system of accountability is in place. Too often, we see financial oversight delegated to the Board Treasurer or the finance committee. The Role of the Finance Committee in oversight. It’s very common.

Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Finance 105

The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

Your finance committee spends the most time analyzing and studying your nonprofit’s numbers, yet your entire board of directors is responsible for financial oversight. Doing so helps you ensure your team truly understands your finances and can help you do your job more effectively. Activate the Finance Committee.

Finance 52

Finance Management Non-Profits Nonprofits 52

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Whether you choose traditional payroll or a PEO, ensure that the provider understands the unique needs of nonprofit organizations. At The Charity CFO , we understand the complexities of nonprofit finances and operations. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Get the free guide!

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Law Finance Nonprofits 52

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When you’re busy leading a nonprofit—developing program strategies, cultivating donors, supporting staff—thinking about accounting and finance can feel like an afterthought. But to be successful, nonprofit leaders need a functional grasp of the basics of nonprofit accounting and financial management.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Accountability 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

If we want nonprofits to support us in the next crisis, they must have sufficient resources. And to know what nonprofits need to do their jobs effectively, we must ask them directly. Additionally, the Paycheck Protection Program offered forgivable loans (de facto grants) that helped nonprofits shore up finances damaged by the pandemic.

Governance 111

Governance Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 111

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 24, 2022

Managing a nonprofit’s finances is not a one-person job. Sure, your financial team– your bookkeeper, accountant, and CFO (if you have one)–take the lead role in managing your finances. The high-performing organizations we work with all ensure that nonprofit financial management is a collaborative effort.

Management 98

Management Finance Participation and motivation Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 3, 2024

TOPA, in particular, is being emulated across the country as a tool that helps tenants, with nonprofit financing and technical assistance support, to come together and preserve affordability by becoming owners themselves, either through a limited-equity cooperative or nonprofit structure.

Values 137

Values Public and Nonprofit Management Construction Finance 137

Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Dean Dalzell & Jerry Frick: Financial Literacy For Your C-Suite & Board Leadership that understands your numbers protects not only your nonprofit. It also protects the people filling those roles. It also protects the people filling those roles.

Finance 101

Finance Leadership Nonprofits Nonprofit Finance 101

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 13, 2023

Aisha Benson , CEO of the Nonprofit Finance Fund , emphasized the long-term impact of redlining , a policy of legalized housing lending discrimination backed by the federal government from the 1930s until the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. We need to change that.”

Finance 106

Finance Homelessness Healthcare Foundations 106

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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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Management Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Finance 64

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Then you have to create a true financing plan that covers how you’ll hit that number. Can you think about your budget as a financing plan that funds your organization? Ultimately, you need to shift your fundraising plan into a financing plan. It’s non-negotiable: You have to know your true budgeted need. Invest in your people.

Finance 108

Finance Activism Nonprofits Leadership 108