The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Do a Google search on nonprofit bookkeeping, and you’ll find page after page of articles on nonprofit accounting. Because while nonprofit bookkeeping and accounting are related, they’re not the same thing. Furthermore, nonprofit bookkeeping differs in some critical ways from for-profit bookkeeping too.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 20, 2023

How can nonprofit accounting software help your organization with efficiency? However, nonprofit organizations face unique accounting challenges and not all commercial accounting software may be equipped to handle. Where to start with nonprofit accounting software Nonprofits have to comply with strict financial accounting standards.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Why does your nonprofit need an operating reserve? . A report released last year by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy estimated the worst-case scenario would lead to the closure of 38% of nonprofits in the United States. What is a nonprofit operating reserve? . How well does your organization budget?

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 4, 2022

million nonprofits globally. To ensure that a nonprofit runs efficiently, several people work behind the scenes to make things much easier, and one of those people is the operations manager. The operations manager might be the secret weapon of the most successful nonprofits we know. There are more than 1.54

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 12, 2022

Cash flow isn’t just an issue for small nonprofits that depend on donations to meet payroll each month. A lack of cash on hand impacts nonprofit organizations of all sizes. A few years ago, we were working with a fully-funded nonprofit. . Their budget projected a surplus, and they were hitting those numbers.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Contrary to what many people envision, a nonprofit audit doesn’t usually start with a letter from the IRS. Instead, an independent nonprofit audit is something you choose to build trust in your nonprofit organization. An audit can be a critical step for a growing nonprofit that needs to raise increasing amounts of funds.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

Nonprofits often receive donations or grants designated for a specific purpose–like a donation to a specific program or grant you have to spend within a calendar year. And the issue of restricted funds presents unique bookkeeping and accounting challenges for a nonprofit that a for-profit company doesn’t face. What is fund accounting?

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

But that’s not quite true—nonprofits face a decision between 2 different accounting methods for tracking their financial activity: cash accounting vs. accrual accounting. Is your nonprofit required to use accrual accounting? So which accounting method is right for you? What is the Accrual Accounting Method? Accounts payable.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Every tax exempt nonprofit must file IRS Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) every year. That’s right, your nonprofit needs to file an IRS return. In fact, as a nonprofit organization, the expectations for transparency and accountability are higher than those for for-profit businesses. Form 990-N.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you’re not researching nonprofit accounting basics to satisfy your curiosity. with this overview of nonprofit accounting basics. . What is nonprofit accounting? The basic accounting principles for nonprofit organizations are the same as accounting for for-profit companies. .

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If you know only one thing about 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations , you probably know that they don’t pay federal taxes on their income. . So how do you know if your nonprofit organization has taxable unrelated business income? Not Sure If Your Nonprofit Income Is Taxable Or Not? But what if I told you that’s not always true?

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Budget tracking is the process of monitoring your nonprofit’s income and expenses to ensure they stay within your planned budget. Effective budget tracking is essential to financial transparency, efficient resource allocation, and strategic planning for your nonprofit.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 29, 2024

Do you know the financial health of your nonprofit organization? Knowing where your finances stand is essential to effective nonprofit management. One of the best ways to get a quick read on your organization’s financial health is to compare your nonprofit budget to actual performance.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 16, 2022

Today we’re proud to announce another amazing addition to the industry’s best nonprofit accounting team! Theresa Guest is joining The Charity CFO team in the role of Accounting Manager. She’s going to play a key role in ensuring that each and every one of our nonprofit clients gets the service they expect and deserve.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 24, 2022

Nonprofit fraud makes for great headlines— like the Minnesota nonprofit Feeding Our Future accused this year of squandering $48 million of federal funding on luxurious trips, fancy mansions, and other personal costs. . According to The New York Times , the value of nonprofit fraud is approximately $40-50 Billion each year.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 19, 2022

As a CPA working exclusively with nonprofits and a former nonprofit auditor, I’ve looked at thousands of nonprofit financial statements over the past 10 years. Over the years, I’ve identified a set of 5 nonprofit financial red flags that are fairly common and almost always lead to trouble sooner or later.

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Centage

MAY 8, 2023

Lowe, CPA, CGMA As a nonprofit finance leader, you are accountable to many stakeholders – especially your Board of Directors. As CFO, at certain points throughout the year – in addition to your ongoing daily tasks – you must present key performance metrics (KPIs) and reports to your Board of Directors. with Susan C.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 22, 2024

What do many successful nonprofits have in common? In nonprofits, managing your finances effectively is essential to running a sustainable organization. Not only does good financial management help keep your organization running, but it also helps bolster trust in your nonprofit. But is your organization ready to bring on a CFO?

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Nonprofit budgeting best practices are often the difference between success and failure for the organization. Budgeting is a crucial element of understanding the financial health of your organization. While nonprofit budgeting can seem daunting and complex, it doesn’t have to be.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Nonprofit leaders often struggle to create an open, trusting culture that supports their staff in executing their mission. If you’re looking for proven ways to engage your team and improve the mindset of your nonprofit team, this episode is for you. Why a “kitchen in the living room” is typical weakness for nonprofit teams (4:58).

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether you’re a new organization or an established one working to get its finances under better control, there are few more important things to get right than your nonprofit operating budget. It serves as the backbone of your nonprofit’s spending, fundraising, and much more.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Financial planning and budgeting are vital for the success and sustainability of any nonprofit organization. . That’s why it’s important to start thinking about your budget for 2023 now. Budgeting should go beyond simply tracking money in and money out. . Intro to Budgets for Nonprofits.

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VCFO

JUNE 29, 2023

Restoring and Ensuring Effective Nonprofit Finance Practices Decades ago, healthcare trailblazer Sister Irene Kraus moved her mantra of “No Margin. And when shortcomings and lapses in those crucial cornerstones persist in a nonprofit, so too do risks to the organization and those they serve. No Mission.” into the limelight.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Ever wondered why so many nonprofits are stuck in their financial struggles that they end up failing their communities? Want to make sure your nonprofit doesn’t suffer the same fate? She helps nonprofits get financially established so they can achieve their goals. And why nonprofits need to learn to put themselves first. (2:47).

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 27, 2024

An organization’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provide a clear measure of how well the nonprofit is maintaining financial health while working toward its mission. Many nonprofits must balance their goals with limited resources or strict compliance regulations. Unsure of which KPIs you should be tracking for your nonprofit?

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 28, 2024

Your nonprofit accounting system might not be the most exciting part of your organization, but it’s one of the most important aspects. An effective nonprofit accounting system also helps your organization stay transparent, manage funds wisely, and build trust with donors and the public.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2024

Transparency and accountability are two of the most important factors in nonprofit accounting. Being transparent in your nonprofit accounting helps build trust in your organization. For-profit businesses also call the statement of financial position a balance sheet, and many nonprofits do the same.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 3, 2024

The middle of the year is the perfect time to pause and reflect on your nonprofit organization’s financial health. A midyear financial review helps you identify problems early and align your nonprofit’s financial performance with planned goals. Step 2: Analyze budget variances. Step 4: Evaluate cash flow and liquidity.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

It’s no secret that running a nonprofit isn’t always easy, especially if you don’t know what challenges await you in the coming months. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the five most common challenges for nonprofits in 2024. Let’s look closer at the challenges nonprofits will face in 2024–and how to solve them!

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

Financial forecasting is a term you’ll hear thrown around in the business world quite often—but in the world of nonprofits, it can be difficult (and even downright impossible) to plan your organization’s finances with any degree of certainty. What Is a Financial Forecast for Nonprofits?

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Welcome back to the Modern Nonprofit Podcast at The Charity CFO. Whether you are a consistent listener or joining for your first time, the podcast dives deep into the world of nonprofits, and sometimes for profit spaces to share industry specific principles, unique business practices, and much more. Based out of St.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 1, 2024

Choosing the right accounting services is crucial for the financial health of your nonprofit. The right nonprofit accountant helps your organization properly manage its finances, which improves trust and transparency with stakeholders and donors. This can be especially important when it comes to reporting and filing requirements.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

No matter what corner of the nonprofit world you find yourself in, every organization has one thing in common – the need for nonprofit operating reserves. While it may sound complex, it’s a vital part of the financial picture for nonprofit leaders to consider. What is a Nonprofit Operating Reserve?

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

If you want to scale a nonprofit organization, it’s going to take a lot of discipline and patience. On a recent episode of the Modern Nonprofit podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Sarah Silvestri, co-founder of Executive Arm , to discuss the challenges and strategies for scaling nonprofit organizations.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

Nonprofit financial management is one of the primary concerns for organizations. Nonprofits are special types of organizations, in both their structure and their purpose. This meaning is the driving force behind what nonprofit organizations do day in and day out. They live in the hearts of many as symbols of good in the world.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 22, 2024

In many nonprofits, burnout is the emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion of employees due to prolonged stress. Understanding Burnout in Nonprofit Organizations Burnout at work can happen to anyone. Consider these four strategies to improve your workplace culture and reduce burnout in your nonprofit employees.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you probably have questions — and possibly mixed feelings — about nonprofit debt. That’s because you’ve also probably received mixed messages about nonprofits and debt. Nonprofits aren’t often encouraged to take on debt. the why behind nonprofit debt.

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