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The 4 Core Nonprofit Financial Statements & Their Insights

Pamela Grow

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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How to Build a Better Nonprofit Budget in Less Time and with Less Stress

Blackbaud

But when you have all the pieces—accurate data, a clear process, and a finance team to put it together—you can make a three-course meal look easy. These are set costs like headquarters rent, insurance, and administrative salaries. Once reviewed and approved, the budget is ready to be implemented.

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7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2024

Blackbaud

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Make Sure You’re Ready for Your Next Government Grant Government grants are a great addition to any nonprofit’s balance sheet.

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Lessons From Debby: 5 Things Before Severe Weather Hits

The NonProfit Times

But is flooding covered under a typical commercial insurance policy? Rushing : Flood coverage is not typically included in a commercial insurance policy. Although you might be able to purchase flood insurance from your carrier or add it to your policy, many managers do not. Q: Hurricanes and other storms often produce flooding.

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Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

Blackbaud

Many don’t cover operating costs or have a small allotment for indirect costs such as salaries, insurance, and utilities. You can create presentation-ready charts that visually show what funds were spent, how they were used, and how that has changed over time. Restricted funds often outline what they will fund and what they won’t.

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Importance of Estate Planning: Why You Need an Estate Plan

Planned Giving

If you’re not able to make decisions for yourself because of an illness or ailment, your chosen representative steps in to handle your finances and make medical decisions. It’s like an insurance policy for your life, not just your death. Steps to Create an Effective Estate Plan Ready to get started?

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Project Budgeting for New Grant Writers

Peak Proposals

For most proposals, this means that until the first draft of the proposal narrative is ready, the person leading the budget must stick to preliminary tasks, such as building the budget template until the first draft is ready. Preparing the budget justification as the last step in the proposal process is a common practice.

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