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Developing Your Nonprofit Budget: 5 Steps for Success

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

The purpose of a nonprofit budget is to help you better plan your income and expenses in order to accomplish your goals. For nonprofits, you’ll use your budget to predict fundraising revenue and ensure those funds will cover all your program and administrative expenses. Choose the best budgeting model for your nonprofit. .

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How To Avoid Nonprofit Accountant Turnover

The Charity CFO

Not surprisingly, this above-average employee turnover impacted nearly every industry, but it has hit nonprofits and financial professionals particularly hard. . However, nonprofit accountant turnover is not a new problem in the sector. Why Do Nonprofit Accountants Quit? Why Do Nonprofit Accountants Quit?

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Understanding Nonprofit Overhead Costs: Myths vs. Reality

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Nonprofit professionals know the implications of overhead and may be nervous to disclose just how much they spend on these operational expenses. However, we’re here to explain the importance of nonprofit overhead and debunk prominent overhead myths. What are nonprofit overhead costs?

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Nonprofit Accounting Basics: 5 Fundamentals to Know

Get Fully Funded

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission.

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Case Study: Financial Clarity with Modern Nonprofit Accounting Software

The Charity CFO

For nonprofit organizations, accounting comes with a lot of complexity. In this case study, we’ll explore real stories of nonprofits who have transformed their organizations by using technology to streamline their financial infrastructure. What is the actual goal in a nonprofit accounting setup?

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Theresa Guest Joins The Charity CFO as Accounting Manager

The Charity CFO

Today we’re proud to announce another amazing addition to the industry’s best nonprofit accounting team! Theresa Guest is joining The Charity CFO team in the role of Accounting Manager. Theresa holds both a master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lindenwood University.

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Why Do Nonprofit Accountants Quit?

The Charity CFO

During the “Great Recession,” nonprofits have lost their accountants and financial directors at record rates. At the same time, hundreds of nonprofits are waking up to realize that the financial structure they’ve always relied on doesn’t work as well any more. So why do accountants leave nonprofit organizations?