Getting Attention

AUGUST 2, 2011

Nonprofit Management 101 is a practical, comprehensive handbook for marketers like you, introducing you to key practices throughout your organization.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 6, 2025

The Importance of Setting Goals and Tracking Them in Nonprofit Management As nonprofit leaders, one of our biggest responsibilities is to set clear expectations, measure progress, and hold teams accountable. The post How Nonprofits Can Use Data to Drive Accountability & Growth appeared first on The Charity CFO.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 8, 2011

A new book called Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals ( pre-order from Amazon ) will be available in May. Think of it as a handbook for the busy nonprofit professional.

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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.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Effective nonprofit financial management helps you maximize the value of the donations you receive and fulfill the vision of your nonprofit. 8 strategies for effective nonprofit financial management There’s more to managing your charity or nonprofit’s finances than collecting donations, although that is a critical part.

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Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

IT, communications/marketing, finance, administrative support). Provide management of staff, consultants and contractors, including requirements of staff hiring, separations, and compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Assist in the recruitment and orientation of new Board members and in board development.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

Unfortunately for the nonprofit sector, higher overhead costs are correlated to an organization being irresponsible with its finances, ineffective, unable to carry out its mission, and even unethical. For many organizations, capacity building would fall into the “overhead” category.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Get the free guide!

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The Agitator

MAY 20, 2014

When trustees, the CEO, executive teams, PR, communications, policy and campaign teams, finance, HR, and every single pro and volunteer. Don''t Miss these Posts fundraising nonprofit management premium'

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The Agitator

JUNE 17, 2014

The Associated Press reported that an employee in the finance department at Greenpeace International headquarters in Amsterdam bet the euro would not strengthen against other currencies in 2013. accountability fundraising nonprofit management transparency premium' No doubt Monday’s news that Greenpeace suffered a $5.2

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The Agitator

JANUARY 7, 2013

Just as in our personal lives we have access to mortgages, car financing, loans and credit cards, our nonprofit sector deserves no fewer creative solutions. Frankly, we must ask ourselves, “Why is the nonprofit sector so incredibly hamstrung financially?” It doesn’t have to be this way.

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Affnetz

AUGUST 7, 2023

Affnetz Affnetz eliminates the need for multiple stand-alone software packages and replaces them with a cost-effective, all-in-one Nonprofit Management solution. With decades of Nonprofit leadership experience, Affnetz was designed to provide best-in-class capabilities to support a Nonprofit’s critical processes.

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The Agitator

JUNE 9, 2013

Although I’m well aware of the fallacy of treating process measures as evidence of true impact, I’m generally happy if, say, Charity:Water tells me that the last X dollars it raised financed Y community wells in Africa providing safe drinking water for Z villagers. Could another nonprofit do the same job more efficiently?

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The Agitator

MAY 12, 2010

Reflecting the uncertainty people feel with their personal finances, 14 percent of respondents did not enroll in automatic/recurring bill payment due to a lack of confidence that they would have adequate balances in their account to cover future payments.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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The Agitator

APRIL 26, 2010

"Logic tells us that there is a considerable gap between Boomer aspirations for the third and fourth quarters of their lives and what they as individuals, supplemented by the federally financed social safety net, can afford. Tags: Boomers Don't Miss these Posts demographic trends fundraising nonprofit management research.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

Here are some of the points you may want to cover: current status of your nonprofit (including startup costs). projected status of your nonprofit (including the finances coming from donors and partnerships, as well as your fundraising plan). plans on how you will manage the finances in case of the surplus.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Make any necessary adjustments to your written plans to keep your finances on track. There are several potential partners and collaborators for a nonprofit organization. Here is a potential plan for effectively managing and utilizing data management software like Bloomerang.

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The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

CNN also disclosed that the Senate Finance Committee is now demanding three years of detailed financial information from Quadriga Art, expanding its investigation of Quadriga client, the Disabled Veterans National Foundation. And the Saint Bonaventure Indian Mission and School in New Mexico received almost none of $9 million raised.

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The Agitator

MARCH 13, 2013

Don't let your finance czar get away with this.]. Putting all your eggs in one basket. But, balanced by next item.]. Chasing blindly after the next big thing. Cutting revenue-producing programs to address a budget shortfall. Being afraid to fire someone. Hiring the wrong major-gift leader.

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The Agitator

JUNE 14, 2012

CNN also pointed out that virtually all of the donors’ contributions were used to pay Quadriga Art , the firm that produced the mailings and presumably financed them as well. Senate Finance Committee launched an investigation. Quadriga, like DVNF also stonewalled and refused to speak on the record.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

How does a nonprofit manage its money? One of the most important board members for a nonprofit is the treasurer. The treasurer role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, mainly concerning financial management and oversight. Read on to learn about a nonprofit treasurer’s duties.

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The Agitator

APRIL 29, 2015

The finances of the Clinton Foundation have now come under renewed scrutiny with the launch of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential bid. What is highly worrisome to me — and should be to any nonprofit — is the potential abuse of basic constitutional principles in the opposition’s pursuit of political goals.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 27, 2018

Nonprofit leaders should start by implementing these five tips to pinpoint where funds are being lost and create a strategy to regain control of their finances. Nonprofits must employ the right people to decrease costs associated with turnover , such as rehiring and retraining. Data-mine your finance history.

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The Agitator

JUNE 13, 2013

Lean on the AFP and DMA to use their muscle on behalf of honest nonprofits and fundraisers like you. Advocate for regulations that both reflect the strategic realities of nonprofit finance and refuse to tolerate fraud. Participate on boards, convene advisory panels and attend conference events that address these issues.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Whether you run a nonprofit and need staff training, or are building your own skills, our new courses offer a comprehensive training program in topics from volunteer development and grant writing to fundraising and budgeting. There is something for every member of your nonprofits' staff!

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The Agitator

MARCH 17, 2013

There’s no reason to deny a nonprofit access to proper financing options other than our own squeamish fear of what some watchdogs might think.” But sadly there are lots of preconceived “no-no’s” and just plain ignorance when it comes to investing in growth – and ‘cost of fundraising’ leads the list.

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The Agitator

MARCH 25, 2018

In a sector desperate for growth new solutions and approaches to financing must be explored. We need to be asking, over and over, “Why is the nonprofit sector so incredibly hamstrung financially?” Why are there few market-makers in the nonprofit sector that could provide more financing options to generate growth and scale?

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The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

But the other need is for well-financed policy advocacy designed to force development institutions to either get the job done, or shut down and stop pretending. And maybe by doing that, they’ll embarrass some dripping-in-money development institution to make a first-ever meaningful contribution to alleviating the water problem.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 29, 2024

Do you know the financial health of your nonprofit organization? Knowing where your finances stand is essential to effective nonprofit management. One of the best ways to get a quick read on your organization’s financial health is to compare your nonprofit budget to actual performance. Get the free guide!

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

This is especially true for your finance team, but also applies to teams with indirect impact on the finances of the organization, such as the fundraising, donor, or grant teams. Interdepartmental Communication The final key to successful nonprofit management is to understand your organization as a whole.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 11, 2023

All these sources must be carefully managed to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and guidelines. Understanding how and when to recognize different revenue is perhaps one of the most important but difficult aspects of managing a nonprofit’s finances. Get the free guide!

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The Charity CFO

MAY 22, 2024

What do many successful nonprofits have in common? Good financial management. In nonprofits, managing your finances effectively is essential to running a sustainable organization. Not only does good financial management help keep your organization running, but it also helps bolster trust in your nonprofit.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 17, 2020

What does Finance need from the revenue system to meet its recording and reporting obligations? The Finance team is responsible for financial reporting that complies with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and meets the requirements of organizational leadership, government agencies and auditors.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Unique to the Salesforce system, you’ll have access to pre-integrated applications that can help you with events management, volunteer management, fundraising and more. TrailBlazer Nonprofit Management. Track everything from finances to pledges, donor relationships, all donor touches and more.

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The Agitator

JANUARY 15, 2013

For years I’ve believed that among the Great Idiocies of our nonprofit world is the RFP. The Request For Proposal.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2021

While most undergraduate programs cover the basics of accounting, the practices of a nonprofit bring a new level of complexity to the art of numbers and reporting. Nonprofit Accounting Basic #4: Know the “Big Picture” of Your Organization’s Finances.

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