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Bridging gaps and weaving networks: The vital work of place-based intermediaries

Candid

Many organizations struggle to sustain their finances, teams, and leadership, which jeopardizes their ability to take up transformational opportunitiesand, in turn, their impact. Leadership development: PBIs help train local leaders, build resilient organizations, and prevent burnout.

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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community. Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees.

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How Savvy Organizations Weather Uncertain Times

Blackbaud

When the economy is unpredictable, or everyone is predicting a downturn, it helps to take stock of where you are, what your goals are, and how your priorities are aligned. Depending on the last time your organization had to take an intense look at its finances, your financial ducks may already be well- aligned.

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You Closed the Gift. They Canceled You Out.

Center for Major Gifts

Meanwhile, my friend returned to his office to update Blackbaud and maybe expense a turkey sandwich from Paneraassuming Finance doesn’t reject it because he forgot to photograph the receipt from three angles while holding todays newspaper. Could be burnout. A year later. Could be institutional gaslighting. Not advocating.

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12 Top Financial Metrics Nonprofits Need to Know

Blackbaud

The metrics you emphasize will depend on your funding sources, financial situation, and strategic goals. It can provide insights into whether your organization is scaling too quickly, causing you to eat into your margins, or running too lean, potentially causing burnout among your staff.

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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

Blue Avocado

Finance Once your nonprofit or private foundation is tax-exempt, you never have to deal with the IRS again, right? When it comes to finance, though, having clearly defined roles and duties over budgeting, accounting, and expenses are essential internal controls for small nonprofits, and key to their stability and success.

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5 Accounting Workflows Your Nonprofit Can Begin Automating Today

Blackbaud

You work hard to keep your nonprofit finance office running smoothly. Keep reading to learn the key benefits of accounting automation and five ways to automate your finance processes today. These are just some of the benefits you can expect when you implement automation at your finance office.