The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Nonprofit success depends on many things. In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Paul Morris, Executive Fundraising Coach at Auxilia , to discuss the critical partnership between finance and development in nonprofits. Learn more about compliance requirements for nonprofits here.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Power of Mission Clarity in Nonprofit Fundraising In this enlightening episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Erin Straza, CEO and Chief Donor Engagement Strategist for nonprofits at ErinStraza.com.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 20, 2025

The Silent Threat Lurking in Your Nonprofit Think your nonprofit is safe from fraud? Fraud happens in nonprofits far more often than leaders realizeand its not just the obvious scams. ” Jason Kruger Too many nonprofit leaders believe an annual audit guarantees financial security. Think again. Audits wont catch it.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sits down with Drew Reynolds, Principal Consultant at Common Good Data , to explore the critical intersection of data, storytelling, and fundraising in the nonprofit sector. And what did you learn from it?”

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Successful nonprofits and for-profit businesses alike use a variety of key performance indicators (KPIs) to help track their organizations performance. This guide will explore some of the most common nonprofit KPIsincluding how to calculate themto help you pick the right KPIs for your nonprofit.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As a nonprofit leader, you’re passionate about your mission. At The Charity CFO, we’ve seen firsthand how understanding these key areas can transform your nonprofit’s financial health. At its core, a nonprofit exists for a mission. You should be.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 4, 2025

Surviving (and Thriving) in Fundraising: The Nonprofit Wake-Up Call Lets be honestfundraising isnt getting any easier. In fact, if it feels like raising money for your nonprofit has become an uphill battle, thats not just a feeling. He dropped some truth bombs that nonprofit leaders need to hear. So, whats the game plan?

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In today’s ESG-focused world, there is no taboo about corporations seeking advice and partnership opportunities with nonprofits. What contact they have had with nonprofits has usually been through their corporate giving or corporate social responsibility programs. The very best nonprofits have much to teach corporations.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 6, 2025

The Importance of Setting Goals and Tracking Them in Nonprofit Management As nonprofit leaders, one of our biggest responsibilities is to set clear expectations, measure progress, and hold teams accountable. Why Nonprofits Need Data KPIs allow nonprofit leaders to: Set measurable goals for fundraising, programs, and operations.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Many nonprofit leaders think accounting belongs solely to their CFO or accountant. The truth is, many successful nonprofits empower leaders to manage their own department budgets. In this article, well explore why financial management is a shared responsibility and how nonprofits can use this strategy to drive their missions forward.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you’re constantly looking for ways to streamline operations and maximize resources. As a nonprofit organization, there are many pitfalls around payroll and you need to be aware of the rules. Many nonprofits handle payroll in-house or outsource to a payroll provider.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2022

Are your nonprofit board committees contributing to the effectiveness of your work or simply checking off the boxes someone gave you when your organization was set up years ago? Nonprofit board committees can have an outsized and positive impact on your organization’s overall mission. Traditional Nonprofit Board Committees.

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Cube Software

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

What is budget software for nonprofits? Budget software for nonprofits provides organizations with the tools to manage financial planning, monitor expenses, and generate reports while maintaining compliance with grant restrictions and donor requirements.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 29, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations both large and small need to undergo a financial statement audit every year. Preparing for a nonprofit audit can be overwhelming and anxiety-filled, especially if it’s your first audit or you don’t have a strong and experienced financial team. How to prepare for your nonprofit audit: Step 1: The Roadmap.

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Capital CFO LLC

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Introduction Nonprofit agenda management at its core is a game changer. Building the right agenda is a tool in your […] The post Nonprofit Agenda Management: Empowering Organizational Success appeared first on Capital CFO+. It helps you to run efficient, effective and productive meetings.

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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

MAY 6, 2022

According to The Nonprofit Times, almost 80% of all nonprofit revenue comes from the US government in the form of federal grant funding or fees for services. No, you don’t always need a nonprofit audit in order to qualify for federal grant funding. . Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit! Get the free guide!

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The criminal charges follow a three-year investigation by the state of Florida into misconduct by the nonprofit’s former CEO and CFO.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 18, 2022

Financial oversight is one of the primary roles of your nonprofit board of directors. . Every nonprofit is required to have a board of directors. And they create a lot of confusion for people new to the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits are fundamentally different from other businesses. What is Financial Oversight?

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Not surprisingly, this above-average employee turnover impacted nearly every industry, but it has hit nonprofits and financial professionals particularly hard. . However, nonprofit accountant turnover is not a new problem in the sector. Why Do Nonprofit Accountants Quit? Why Do Nonprofit Accountants Quit? Low salaries.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 13, 2023

Fundraising ideas for nonprofits are one of the more exciting ways to add needed momentum to your mission. The idea behind nonprofits is to support the public good. million nonprofits in the United States, there are countless organizations available to provide shelter, medical assistance, and education, you name it! With over 1.3

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits exist to meet a societal need or provide a public benefit. Unlike an organization whose primary goal is to make money, nonprofits exist to meet a community’s needs. That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . How do nonprofits make money?

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

If you manage a nonprofit, you know very well that every day there are a million and one things to be done. But it’s often seen as “busywork,” it rarely makes the priority list, and under-staffed nonprofit teams often fall behind. But nonprofit bookkeeping doesn’t have to be so stressful.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 14, 2022

A lot of nonprofit leaders are asking us about how to prepare their organizations for the possibility of a recession. 6 Steps to Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit. 6 Steps to Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit. Because no business–including nonprofit businesses– can operate successfully without knowing their numbers. .

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Capital CFO LLC

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, financial management plays a critical role in ensuring that an organization not only sustains its mission but thrives in delivering its services and programs. Often, the person at the helm of financial stewardship is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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CFO Dive

MARCH 19, 2025

Alissa Vickery is taking over as interim CFO as Tom Panther has left the company to become CFO of the National Christian Foundation.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 3, 2022

Nonprofits are not run to make money. million nonprofits are registered with the IRS. One-quarter of American adults volunteer with a nonprofit, helping their community on a number of issues. You will make a difference as soon as you start a nonprofit. You will make a difference as soon as you start a nonprofit.

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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

MAY 31, 2022

It’s a myth that all stakeholders need to be experts in every aspect of nonprofit finances. Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. Because the basics of nonprofit finances are easy to grasp. . Is that the case here?

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

John Renouard is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, WHOlives. Like many nonprofit entrepreneurs, John’s career path wasn’t centered around becoming a 501c(3) director. John couldn’t either and so his nonprofit, WHOlives, was created. Can you imagine walking miles every morning, just to get water?

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Welcome to another Modern Nonprofit Podcast , with our host as always Tosha Anderson! Jennifer is at the top of her game, helping healthcare, senior living, and nonprofit organizations implement vision and data-driven strategies to assist with their growth. Some other important questions could be: Who are we going to be serving?

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The Charity CFO

MAY 20, 2022

As a nonprofit Executive Director, the amount of time you invest with your board of directors can vary wildly depending on your organizational culture and the time of year. But make no mistake: Nonprofit board development is critical to your success. So encourage your nonprofit board members to utilize their unique skills.

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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. . On paper, they were a flourishing organization— a model of nonprofit success.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 31, 2023

The IRS does not require nonprofit audits in most cases, however, they may periodically request an audit (examination) or a compliance check. Should My Nonprofit Obtain an Independent Audit? Do your research and select Firms that specialize in nonprofits. With appropriate planning, they can go smoothly.

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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

JANUARY 5, 2022

Functional expense reporting confuses many first-time nonprofit bookkeepers and executives. But it is need-to-know-information in the nonprofit world. Because you’re required to report functional expenses to complete your IRS 990 and maintain nonprofit status. Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit!

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