Finance
Master the art of nonprofit finance. Explore a curated collection of articles, insights, and resources on budgeting, fundraising strategies, compliance, and more.
Discover practical advice and expert tips to effectively manage your organization’s finances and maximize your impact.
Forecasting Nonprofit Finances & Pivoting Programs in a Crisis: Download Spreadsheet
Forecasting is financial prototyping, and it’s a tool that will remain as part of our finance strategy. Download the budget forecast template.
Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles?
Blue Avocado explores procedures concerning who is permitted to catalog and inventory donated items received by a nonprofit.
What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors
Implementing a finance committee of the board of directors was one of the best things our organization ever did. Here’s why.
Functional Expenses Decreased During Covid-19? How to Prepare for Conversations with Funders
It’s important to be open and honest in communications with funders. Nonprofits should articulate why the metrics may have changed.
Alleviate Accounting Systems & Staff Training Chokepoints to Power Nonprofit Missions: Part 2
A case on how one Oregon nonprofit did it. Part 2 of 2.
The Employee Retention Credit: What Nonprofits Need to Know
Originally enacted as part of the CARES Act in March 2020, and subsequently voted into law last December, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) may now be claimed by eligible employers — and that includes tax-exempt nonprofit organizations — that previously […]
Alleviate Accounting Systems & Staff Training Chokepoints to Power Nonprofit Missions: Part 1
A case on how one Oregon nonprofit did it. Part 1 of 2.
Running Your Nonprofit’s Accounting Department During COVID-19 and After
A professional accountant discusses how to make your nonprofit’s accounting more virtual.
A Primer on Nonprofit Contributions and Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from contracts with customers (ASU 2014-09) will impact your nonprofit, depending on the nature of your revenue and support.
Best Tactics for Finding Government Grants Suitable for Your Nonprofit
Employing specific strategies discussed in this article will help you locate government grants and determine whether you qualify for them.