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What’s New and What’s Next: Why Your Finance Team Should Attend bbcon 2024

Blackbaud

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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Pankey New CFO At Americares

The NonProfit Times

He oversees all aspects of Americares financial management, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, treasury, investments, accounting, grants and financial reporting, according to a statement from the organization. He most recently was chief finance and administration officer for Counterpart International, a Washington, D.C.

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Bridging gaps and weaving networks: The vital work of place-based intermediaries

Candid

Many organizations struggle to sustain their finances, teams, and leadership, which jeopardizes their ability to take up transformational opportunitiesand, in turn, their impact. Yet, the immense resources and effort required by grassroots organizations to provide essential services are often overlooked.

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12 Donation Request Letter Templates to Help Raise More

Qgiv

But we wouldn’t be able to make such an impact without gifts to help cover the costs of operating our church, maintaining our facilities, and financing our work doing [mission]. Auctions are great opportunities to raise significant funds for your organization, but procuring auction items can be tricky.

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Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team

Greater Giving

They’ll also handle any event-specific tasks—for example, they’ll oversee item procurement for auctions and book a golf course or venue for a golf tournament. They’ll also need strong writing and communication skills to create proposals and interact with grantmakers.

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How Does Grant Writing Experience Help Me Get a Job?

Grant Training Center

This financial literacy is relevant to jobs in finance, accounting, and budget management. Higher Education Advancement: Faculty promotion, advancement, and tenure are often directly tied to your success in grant procurement. This ability can be valuable in roles that involve business development, marketing, or sales.

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Choosing the Right Path: ERP + GMS

AmpliFund

An ERP system serves as the backbone of an organization — integrating various business processes such as finance, human capital management , and procurement.

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