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Treasurers of All-Volunteer Organizations: Eight Key Responsibilities

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Here is a wonderful, succinct guide that provides help for the 600,000 + treasurers of all-volunteer organizations (AVOs).

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An Easy-to-Use Accounting Procedures Manual Template

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Accounting Procedures Manual Template in Word. Download the Word document, and everything you need to fill in is in red.

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A Guide for Private Foundations: Tax Exemption and 990-PF Filing Requirements

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What you need to know to meet your foundation’s tax requirements and the 990-PF.

Why is it Hard to Give My Money Away? A Donor’s Perspective

Why is it Hard to Give My Money Away? A Donor’s Perspective

August 20, 2024October 16, 2024 Robert P. Holley

Donor challenges in giving money? Consider the donor’s point of view. Create a productive pathway from initial interest to the donation.

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map

April 16, 2024December 19, 2024 Mary Diegert

Nonprofit grant proposal budgeting tips: Five common challenges and strategies for calculating grant proposal numbers.

Your Nonprofit’s Budget: A Window to Finding Your Priorities

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By careful examination of your nonprofit’s budget, you can gain insights into your organization’s true priorities.

Grant Management Series: Involving Your CFO throughout the Grant Application Process

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Learn how your CFO can contribute to a successful grant application — and the administrative processes that follow.

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The Art of Grant Budgeting: A Guide for Nonprofit CFOs

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Nonprofit ROI: How “Measuring the Good” Can Help Nonprofits Justify Investments

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Rethinking Perpetuity: Resetting Endowment Expectations After the Pandemic

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