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Nonprofit Budgeting 101

The Charity CFO

Nonprofit budgeting may be a source of dread for many, but there are ways to make the process (and outcome!) Keeping that in mind, let’s go over what we’ve learned at The Charity CFO While supporting hundreds of nonprofits with their budgets. Start with Your Mission Your nonprofits budget exists to advance your mission.

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Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Increased Funding Scrutiny? Here’s How to Prepare

The Charity CFO

Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Increased Funding Scrutiny? Heres How to Prepare The financial landscape for nonprofits is shifting, and the pressure is mounting. With government funding and donor contributions facing heightened scrutiny, nonprofit leaders must ensure their financial systems are rock solid. The good news?

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Mastering Donor Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraising Success

The Charity CFO

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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Nonprofit Board Committees In A Modern Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

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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Fund Accounting for Nonprofits & Charities

The Charity CFO

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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Supervision, Trust & Culture Strategies for a Healthy Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

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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How to Escape the Nonprofit Starvation Cycle

The Charity CFO

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).