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The Four Core Statements of Nonprofit Financial Reporting

Blackbaud

Managing your nonprofit’s finances is no small task, but there are four standardized financial statements that provide clear benchmarks to help you make decisions. Liabilities: Liabilities include debts and obligations owed by your nonprofit, such as accounts payable, accrued expenses, and long-term loans.

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4 Nonprofit Financial Statements and How to Create Them

Blackbaud

Gather Financial Data Collect all your nonprofit’s essential financial information, including: Income Expenses Assets Liabilities Details on restrictions This data should ideally already be stored and readily available in your accounting software. This statement categorizes cash flows according to their sources.

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Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Grant Money?

GrantNews

By staying informed and seeking professional guidance when needed, you can effectively manage your finances and make the most of grant opportunities without running into unexpected tax issues. Understanding how grants impact your taxes is crucial to managing finances effectively and avoiding unexpected tax issues.

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Nonprofit Financial Statements: An Overview + Top Insights

Pamela Grow

Essentially, it shows a snapshot of your organization’s annual financial health by comparing assets and liabilities. Liabilities. These appear on the statement in order of due date, with short-term investments listed above long-term liabilities. Net assets.

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Back-to-School Basics with Nonprofit Finance Fundamentals

Just Write Grants

With our digital school bells ringing, it's time to attend a masterclass in nonprofit finance. Balance Sheet : Provides a quick overview of the nonprofit's financial position at a specific point in time, detailing its assets (what it owns), liabilities (what it owes), and equity (the net assets or funds available to the organization).

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Statement of Cash Flows: How Nonprofits Track Inflow and Outflow of Money

Blackbaud

By analyzing cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities, organizations can identify trends, manage expenses, and make strategic decisions about future initiatives. The Statement of Cash Flows is divided into three sections: Operating Activities, Investing Activities, and Financing Activities.

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Does Your Nonprofit Need a Financial Oversight Committee?

Grant Writer Team

Managing finances can be daunting for many nonprofit professionals, particularly those new to oversight roles within nonprofit organizations. But what exactly does a nonprofit finance committee do? Read on and explore the role of the finance committee with GrantWriterTeam. Why is it so vital to an organization’s success?

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