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In today’s changing world, adding organizational values into the Matrix Map is crucial for nonprofits to demonstrate the impact of funding.

Five Internal Controls for the Very Small Nonprofit

Five Internal Controls for the Very Small Nonprofit

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 Carl Ho

Checks and balances can be difficult when your nonprofit isn’t big. Discover five internal controls for the very small nonprofit.

A Practical Guide to Getting and Keeping Nonprofit Volunteers

A Practical Guide to Getting and Keeping Nonprofit Volunteers

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 Laura Steuer

A guide to effectively manage volunteers, from recruiting to appreciation. Keep volunteers engaged and your organization thriving.

Treasurers of All-Volunteer Organizations: Eight Key Responsibilities

Treasurers of All-Volunteer Organizations: Eight Key Responsibilities

October 22, 2024October 24, 2024 Dennis Walsh, CPA

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

An Easy-to-Use Accounting Procedures Manual Template

An Easy-to-Use Accounting Procedures Manual Template

September 24, 2024October 1, 2024 Deborah Connors

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

Board Horror Stories: How to Reduce Board Resignations

Board Horror Stories: How to Reduce Board Resignations

August 27, 2024October 16, 2024 Anonymous

Good communication about common objectives can prevent dissatisfaction and go a long way toward preventing board member resignations.

The Best Route to Approaching Donors: Hand-Head-Heart

The Best Route to Approaching Donors: Hand-Head-Heart

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