Finance
Get familiar with the intricacies of financial management, budgeting, fundraising strategies, and compliance, all tailored specifically to the unique needs of nonprofits.
Why is it Hard to Give My Money Away? A Donor’s Perspective
Looking at the donation process from the donor’s point of view can create a productive pathway from the initial interest to the actual gift for your nonprofit.
Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map
Five common challenges for calculating grant proposal numbers — and strategies to help overcome them.
Your Nonprofit’s Budget: A Window to Finding Your Priorities
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
Learn how your CFO can contribute to a successful grant application — and the administrative processes that follow.
The Art of Grant Budgeting: A Guide for Nonprofit CFOs
Is your organization’s CFO ready to put together a grant proposal budget that will make an impact with potential funders?
Nonprofit ROI: How “Measuring the Good” Can Help Nonprofits Justify Investments
Expanding what “return on investment” means to your nonprofit — beyond just money — can help provide a clearer idea of how you’re helping your community and serving your mission goals.
Rethinking Perpetuity: Resetting Endowment Expectations After the Pandemic
With endowments, let’s rethink ‘forever’ and explore new, flexible ways to ensure your nonprofit organization’s longevity and effectiveness.
A Beginner’s Guide to Filing a Form 990 for Your Nonprofit Organization
For nonprofit organizations, filing a Form 990 can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if it’s your first time. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about filing a Form 990, including six steps to take before, during, and after transmitting your form to the IRS.
How Nonprofits Can Benefit from Embracing ESG Practices
By expanding ESG efforts and communicating them effectively, nonprofits can engage new audiences and achieve greater impact. This article discusses how nonprofits can document and communicate their ESG impact and provides five steps to get started.
5 Best Practices for Building a Nonprofit Annual Operating Budget (with Template!)
While no two nonprofits are exactly alike, there are some best practices that all organizations should use when building their annual operating budgets.