Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Ask the finance team. Finance teams can help their nonprofit organizations evaluate new revenue streams, enhancing the organizations stability and mitigating risk while intentionally experimenting with varied income sources. Even your IT team suggested selling the research tool they built to other organizations.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

Here are a few considerations when advocating for technology investments in your accounting and finance departments. Aligning finance with the rest of the organization can go a long way. Too many finance teams dont think of the organization as a whole, which can hurt your case for technology investments.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 18, 2024

Free eBook to The Rise of the Data-Driven Nonprofit Finance Leader This E-Book explores the critical benefits of leveraging real-time metrics for nonprofit finance leaders.

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Finance Metrics Nonprofit Software 98

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 18, 2024

Free eBook to 8 Tips for Using Technology to Manage Church Finances.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Two finance and audit pros walk us through six key metrics that anyone can understand, and that reveal the true state of your financial … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 16, 2023: Financial Literacy For Your C-Suite & Board → It also protects the people filling those roles. It also protects the people filling those roles.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. They will discuss the importance of having both your development and finances teams involved in donor stewardship. Reporting is a key part of any finance professional’s role.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While there are challenges AI must overcome to be trusted by nonprofits, there are four ways it may help their finance departments.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Our nonprofit software suite helps nonprofit finance and development teams collaborate more easily, track donations more efficiently, and tell their story more effectively.” Replace manual data input with an automated approach streamlining workflows between finance and development departments.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nonprofit leaders are invited to Beyond the Ledger: Nonprofit Finance Summit, a free virtual event on March 13. Earn free CPE credit, network with other finance leaders and get inspiration to optimize strategic planning, reporting, grant management and accounting operations.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Donors who opt for monthly giving find its easier on their finances. These donors are dedicated to your nonprofit. Organizations that have monthly giving programs receive a steady stream of revenue throughout the year. Even gifts of $5.00 a month can make a difference for your organization.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 6, 2025

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

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Getting your programs off the ground, ensuring legal compliance, recruiting staff and volunteers, and correctly managing your nonprofit’s finances can be daunting. This solution can help save finances while ensuring you have an expert on your team. When starting your new organization, you’re bound to run into some challenges.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Finance departments and CFOs often focus on project management—which is the technical side of change—making sure all the boxes are checked, and everyone moves along the Gantt chart in an orderly fashion. Here are four ways leveraging change management strategies can help you build a sustainable transformation for your nonprofit finance team.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

Understand Your Finance Committees Needs Know what your finance committee needs to see and provide those outputs to them. Join the Ultimate Nonprofit CFO webinar series for conversations on navigating the complex and changing landscape of nonprofit finance.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting.

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Tony Martignetti

JANUARY 14, 2024

Bryan Shane: Performance Measurement There’s a systematic method for you to get feedback on your nonprofit’s finances; programs, clients; and employees. It’s both art and science. Bryan Shane explains this management and decision-making tool. He’s co-author of the book, “The Leadership-Driven Method to Performance Measurement.”

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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 $177 million targeted organizations dedicated to housing and financial assistance.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

You Arent Getting a Holistic View of Your Finances When you update your accounting system, make sure you look for one that can manage your revenue and expenses across any characteristic, like grant, project, program, or department, while not requiring them to be created as segments in your nonprofit’s chart of accounts.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2024

Download this report for new data, trends and insights from 1,000 nonprofit leaders on the state of nonprofit operations, fundraising strategies, automation and mission impact.

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Finance Fundraising Nonprofit 84

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Integrating finance and fundraising systems is crucial for organizations to achieve long-term success. Bridging the Gap: Aligning Fundraising and Finance for Greater Success guide walks you through how embracing alignment empowers organizations to focus on their mission and maximize impact.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2025

Personal finances is the top reason for giving less Among the 14% of respondents who expected to decrease their giving, 38% cited personal finances. Another 27% cited the impact of inflationdown from 35% in 2022 but still a concernand 18% cited the economy in general, up from 13% in 2022.

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Finance Nonprofit 72

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 28, 2024

The philanthropist asked women leaders to take part in distributing some of the funds, and she's financing a competition to attract new ideas to improve female health worldwide.

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Funding Finance 138

Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Develop a more accurate overall budget In collaboration with your organization’s finance committee, create a more accurate overall budget by using project or program-based budgets. Utilize a dashboard to communicate financial updates A dashboard is a helpful tool for board members and staff to stay abreast of the organization’s finances.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2024

Nonprofits faced an immediate shift to digital operations during the pandemic. Cloud-based systems enabled staff to maintain productivity during lockdowns, prompting a rapid digital transformation.

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Finance Nonprofit Software 96

Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

When you provide your most recent tax return or an audit, it shows that your organization keeps records and can be transparent with finances. Collect meaningful stories: Your finances and numbers are only part of your organizations story.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 30, 2024

We'll highlight features, benefits, and how they can streamline your organization’s finances and help you focus on your mission. Looking for top-notch accounting software for your nonprofit without breaking the bank? Explore the best free options available.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Trending topics included artificial intelligence (AI), fundraising strategies, and maintaining strong finances for nonprofits. As we look back on the past year, we would like to present the top 10 articles that captivated our readers’ attention and provided valuable insights and practical advice for our community.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 12, 2024

The hiring crunch is taking place as fewer students choose to major in accounting and pursue finance careers. By Eden Stiffman The hiring crunch is taking place as fewer students choose to major in accounting and pursue finance careers. Nonprofit CFO work has also become more complex and demanding.

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Blackbaud

JULY 3, 2024

A Director of Finance at a nonprofit shared this sentiment with us during our research on the value of AI in fund accounting. What Do Nonprofit Finance Professionals Want from AI? These finance functions require a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills. The future of nonprofit accounting is analysis.

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Fundraising HayDay

JANUARY 9, 2025

Not only are we responsible for conveying information through the written word, but we must communicate with a variety of colleagues, subject matter experts, program directors, finance personnel, leaders, elected officials, funders, and more.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Coffman stated in their GuideStar article : Theres no question that nonprofit organizations have an obligation to manage their finances responsibly. Unfortunately, philanthropies are typically (and problematically) judged by the first two criteria. As Chuck McLean and Suzanne E.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Activities supported by this funding include improving overall financial health, increasing fundamental business finance knowledge and application, and strengthening the workforce. Funding provides technical assistance to growing business entities and to strengthen cooperative business models.

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

The board approves budgets, reviews financial reports, and ensures proper controls are in place to keep finances in check. Risk Management From finances to reputation, the board identifies and mitigates risks. They determine salary, define responsibilities, and establish oversight committees to ensure accountability.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 9, 2023

To aid nonprofit organizations in safeguarding their stakeholders' information, Info-Tech Research Group, a global IT research and advisory firm, has released its latest industry blueprint, "Strengthen Your Nonprofit's Privacy and Security Operations."

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a nonprofit finance leader, you are constantly aware of the many different pulls on your funding availability. One program could use more headcount to serve more people. A new van can provide more opportunities for your senior care program.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

8 ) Prove You are Responsible with Money How strong is your organization’s structure and finances? If you dont tailor each proposal to meet those requirements, your proposal will not be appealing for the potential grant funder to consider. 9 ) Know Your Strengths Are you seeking general operating or start-up funding?

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

billion for affordable housing finance and directly supported over 236,000 families to build or improve their homes. Habitat for Humanity International unveiled the next phase of its MicroBuild initiative, which has helped to mobilize $1.22 It is estimated that 2.8

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