Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With the right policies and strategies in place, your nonprofit organization can draw from your operating reserves during and after an emergency without putting future operations at risk. Want to learn more about operating reserves for your nonprofit organization? Check out our webinar with A.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In our webinar with Rachel Werner and James Spencer from RBW Strategy, they covered steps to help nonprofits that receive—or are looking to start receiving—government grant funding. Tip 1: Have your leadership drive the conversation on grant funding and the policies associated with this revenue stream. Update your policies accordingly.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

The kind of large, clean data sets AI systems require has historically been a point of weakness for nonprofit organizations. Free Resource Enterprise Nonprofit CRM Evaluation Guide Download now 4. But for most nonprofit enterprises, data continues to be fragmented or siloed.

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CRM Readiness AI Management 105

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

nonprofits, schools, higher education institutions, and healthcare organizations are currently navigating change or uncertainty related to federal funding. This landscape is prompting nonprofits to adapt and evolve as they seek to continue to serve their communities effectively and resiliently.

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Funding Federal Grants Strategic Plan Finance 53

Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2024

Effective nonprofit financial management is a team effort. Having multiple people working on your organization’s finances helps ensure accuracy—not only by delegating tasks efficiently, but also by allowing for additional review of records and reports. What is this nonprofit doing well when it comes to financial management?

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Finance Strategic Plan Budget Nonprofit 105

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Like individual fundraising, securing grants requires strong collaboration with finance, program staff, and leadership. Effective grant management relies on collaboration across program staff, finance, and leadership. Are spending and reporting policies clear? What is the current post-award process?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2024

It may be quieter at your nonprofit, but you don’t want to be too quiet and ignore your donors. Maybe this sounds impossible, especially if you’re a small organization and worried about your finances , but you can do this! Make your donor’s day with a handwritten thank you card Nonprofit organizations don’t thank their donors enough.

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Policy Policies Electronics Budget 175

Instrumentl

APRIL 29, 2024

You may be wondering, “how much money can nonprofits keep?” In this article, we will investigate policies governing nonprofit finances, common sources of nonprofit revenue, and best practices for nonprofit financial management.

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Instrumentl Finance Policy Policies 75

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you start a nonprofit, one of the most important things to figure out is how to manage your organizations finances. However, nonprofit accounting is often more complicated than it sounds. Seeking out nonprofit discounts or asking for in-kind donations of new office equipment.

Management 52

Management Nonprofit Finance Software 52

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Have you ever had your board members scratch their collective heads when the development and finance teams report their results? The quandary that faces every nonprofit management team is how to communicate the difference in GAAP to non-GAAP operating results. What is GAAP and Why Is It Important for Nonprofits?

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Insurance Insurance Finance Nonprofit 100

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. 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. It gives your nonprofit breathing room when a problem or a new opportunity arises.

Indirect Cost 105

Indirect Cost Indirect Finance Government 105

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year. Why not ripe?

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Budget Finance Burnout Grants 78

Candid

MAY 13, 2021

Running a nonprofit is often a balancing act. . Most nonprofit leaders and staff tend to focus on the mission solely, but they also have to accomplish basic business tasks to keep the organization going. Many nonprofit leaders hesitate to spend money on administrative expenses. Project-based allocation and policy .

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Software Management Policy Policies 111

Blackbaud

APRIL 15, 2025

Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASC) 958-205 The Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASC) 958-205 to enhance the presentation of financial statements for nonprofit organizations.

Finance 53

Finance Management Funding Software 53

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Smart money moves are vital for nonprofits. But staying financially solid while also being nimble enough to handle surprises like recessions and weather events is hard even for the most seasoned nonprofit. Modern technology and clear rules are key to strong nonprofit financial management. What is Nonprofit Financial Management?

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Management Policy Policies Budget 98

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective internal controls along with comprehensive policies and procedures help reduce the opportunity for a fraudster to succeed. Five Fraud Risks Specific to NFPs Nonprofit organizations often face unique fraud risks that can jeopardize their mission and erode donor trust. 2024 AFCE Report to the Nations 3.

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Training Finance Funding Electronics 64

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In the last five years, nonprofits have witnessed a significant upswing in the availability of federal funding. Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding.

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Grant Readiness Award Readiness Grants 118

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

million people volunteered for a nonprofit organization in 2021, contributing $122.9 If a volunteer is an accountant, suggest their designation be in the finance department. Create a Volunteer Engagement Policy Remember that volunteers are donors (of time, talent, and often financial support), but not all donors are volunteers.

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Retainer Policy Policies Training 111

Tech Soup

AUGUST 6, 2010

If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out these two upcoming events for nonprofits (including grassroots organizations and start-up nonprofits). The first is Craigslist Foundation's 7th Annual Nonprofit Boot Camp on Saturday, August 14 at UC Berkeley.

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Conference Finance Nonprofit Policy 58

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

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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Policy Policies Finance Budget 52

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It doesnt matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success is a well-thought-out fundraising plan. What is a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan?

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Fundraising Calendar Engineering Nonprofit 94

Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization. Ideally, all nonprofit goals should have numerical measurements that are referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs). How do you present nonprofit outcomes?

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Strategic Plan Metrics Goals Utilities 114

Strategic Grants

JULY 16, 2024

Some for-purpose organisations will have clear guidelines in their gift acceptance policy and related processes to effectively make this assessment. Also overseas, a Florida university made headlines last month for backing away from a $237M donation they’d already accepted and received in shares.

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Ethics Manufacturing Finance Donation 99

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Managing a nonprofit organization has its unique challenges. Nonprofits demand more from managers, especially when it comes to finances. Nonprofit financial management requires greater transparency and increased contingency planning of your budget. Instead of selling a product or service, you sell a mission.

Management 52

Management Finance Budget Nonprofit 52

Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

So how can you minimize these errors and create data entry policies for your users? With a fund accounting software system designed for nonprofits, you can fully track all your grants, especially restricted grants, in one place. The more manual data entry you do, the more errors can creep into your accounting system.

Indirect Cost 115

Indirect Cost Indirect Software Funding 115

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2023

Nonprofit budget. And way too many small nonprofits operate without one. A nonprofit budget can bring so many positives: Finances are much easier to manage because you know what expenses and revenue to expect. If you want to grow your nonprofit, a budget is not optional. Not everyone’s favorite topic.

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Budget Finance Organizational Budget Management 98

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. What’s a Nonprofit? Let’s begin. Your Mission. Discuss that too.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofit Policy Policies 52

Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

An effective nonprofit board can help your organization raise more money and make a more meaningful impact on your cause. Understanding your nonprofit board’s roles and responsibilities is key to the success of your mission. What’s a nonprofit board’s primary function? What are the basic obligations of a board member?

Strategic Plan 52

Strategic Plan Nonprofit Policy Policies 52

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Dear Blue Avocado, I have organized silent auctions for a nonprofit senior center for years. But the center stopped this policy. Donors used to drop off an item and receive a receipt from the center. The donor listed the donation and the value on this receipt, which they used for their tax purposes. We now […].

Donation 90

Donation Policy Policies Nonprofit 90

Candid

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The investments include a $160 million low-rate loan from Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund to fill finance gaps and preserve more than thirteen hundred affordable units at the Barcroft Apartment community, located near Amazon's new headquarters campus in Arlington. million to AAPI, Muslim, Arab, South Asian nonprofits. December 15, 2021.

Finance 52

Finance Policy Policies Award 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Think of the words "overhead" and "nonprofits" and what comes to mind? If the nonprofit sector is going to change the conversation about overhead, the sector first needs to foster a more honest discussion about responsible accounting. " Accounting Resources for Nonprofits. For example, Ms.

Indirect Cost 66

Indirect Cost Contract Contracts Indirect 66

Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2024

It’s important to have strong controls in place so you can preserve the purchasing power of your endowment while aligning with your overall investment policy. Role-based access enables your finance team to securely pay invoices and review expenses. System-enforced internal controls also help mitigate risk.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 25, 2022

Whether we’re already in a recession or one is looming on the horizon, you might be wondering what it all means for your work and what you need to know about nonprofits and recessions. A Harvard Business Review (HBR) study explains that the public wants nonprofits to be countercyclical. FIRST, take stock of your finances now.

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Nonprofit Grant Writing Grants Grant 52

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As a nonprofit, it is essential to understand the compliance standards that apply to your operation and why they are in place. With the help of a high-quality fundraising software solution, your nonprofit can stay organized and ensure every important need is met to continue growing and serving your mission. Get insurance policies.

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Software Fundraising Nonprofit Finance 52

The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

However, nonprofit leaders in healthcare should begin reviewing their employment contracts and policies now to determine how the rule could affect them. The key test, according to legal experts, will be whether a given nonprofit is operating exclusively for charitable purposes and not for anyone’s private benefit.

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Fundraising Policy Policies Contract 52

The NonProfit Times

JULY 1, 2024

As a result, trust in many institutions, including nonprofits, is increasingly shaky. While nonprofits still rank comparatively high in terms of relatively trustworthiness, new research offers insights into the factors organization leaders might consider when trying to bridge emerging gaps.

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Policy Policies Finance Government 59

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 25, 2023

Has your nonprofit accepted gifts of stock? It’s also easier to begin pursuing and accepting gifts of stock than you might initially assume if it’s a new undertaking for your nonprofit. The stock of publicly traded companies is most commonly donated to nonprofit organizations. Why should nonprofits accept stock donations?

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