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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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7 Questions to Ask a Nonprofit Accountant

The Charity CFO

That’s why it’s so important to know what to look for in a nonprofit accountant. The next step is to ask your potential nonprofit accountant a few questions to see if they’d be a good fit for your organization. Here are seven questions to ask a nonprofit accountant before working with them.

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10 Internal Controls for Safe Nonprofit Finances

Top Nonprofits

Nonprofit accounting is unique when compared to for-profit accounting. This is primarily because nonprofits agree to reinvest all of their revenue back into the mission at hand in exchange for tax-exempt status. The post 10 Internal Controls for Safe Nonprofit Finances appeared first on Top Nonprofits by NXUnite.

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Nonprofit Finances: A Quick Guide for Nonprofit Growth

Nonprofit Megaphone

Considering these budgets separately takes into account some of the intricacies of nonprofit accounting like restricted funds. Nonprofit finances can be challenging to understand. The post Nonprofit Finances: A Quick Guide for Nonprofit Growth appeared first on Nonprofit Megaphone.

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Opportunity! Nonprofit Communications Jobs

Getting Attention

Please post YOUR nonprofit marketing job here: Featuring jobs with nonprofit organizations, grantmakers, B Corps, and agencies and other vendors serving nonprofits. Account Coordinator, Digital Fenton Communications (Washington, DC). Business Development Manager Nonprofit Finance Fund (New York, NY).

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Understanding Functional Expenses for Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

If you want to report your functional expenses properly AND always have audit-ready financial reports at your disposal, an experienced nonprofit accountant can help. At The Charity CFO , we work exclusively with nonprofit organizations to give them accurate books, timely reports, and expert advice on their nonprofit finances.

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4 Best Practices for Managing Advocacy Group Finances

Top Nonprofits

Consult a nonprofit accountant While the best practices above are a great starting point, your advocacy group’s financial management will be unique to your organization’s operations and financial circumstances. Clearly define your expectations for the partnership so the accountant knows how to work smoothly with your team.

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