Candid

MAY 5, 2025

Their deep roots in local contextsand long-standing connections, understanding, and trust among the populations they serveposition them to make digital finance more inclusive, relevant, and accessible. Increasingly, theyre taking on more dynamic roles: designing tools, shaping implementation strategies, and informing policy frameworks.

Policy

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

That forces many nonprofit leaders to plan for a scarcity mindset with short-term, safe programs that they know will get funded, instead of long-term and innovative solutions that might include more risks. But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively.

Award

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

When you work for a nonprofit organization, you dont hope for a period of unexpected demand or income fluctuations. Operating reserves provide a financial cushion to help nonprofit organizations weather economic uncertainty and make stronger strategic decisions. Still not sure if an operating reserve is right for your nonprofit?

Contracts

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

The kind of large, clean data sets AI systems require has historically been a point of weakness for nonprofit organizations. Free Resource Enterprise Nonprofit CRM Evaluation Guide Download now 4. But for most nonprofit enterprises, data continues to be fragmented or siloed.

CRM

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

That goes for financial health at your nonprofit organization, too. In this article, you’ll learn about the different types of audits nonprofit finance teams commonly work on and the most common nonprofit audit mistakes for each, giving you a better understanding of how to avoid these mistakes for your next audit.

Finance

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A good finance team will make sure bills are paid on time, reports are accurate, and the Board of Directors has access to the current financial statements. A good finance team will help you stay where you are. A good finance team will help you stay where you are. A world-class finance department will help you evolve.

Finance

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

In this guide, we’ll explore six alternative funding ideas that nonprofits of all sizes should consider to complement their existing fundraising strategies. Tap Into Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) DAFs have become a fast-growing source of funding for nonprofits. These funds hold vast potential: recent data shows that over 1.7

Funding

Blackbaud

JULY 7, 2025

It’s especially useful in higher education and nonprofit settings where end users need reliable access to financial reports—without needing a full Financial Edge NXT license—and can even be integrated with PaperSave for one-stop access to both data and documentation.

Finance

Blackbaud

AUGUST 6, 2025

How much easier would your life in nonprofit finance be if you could just tell the future? By forecasting revenue, expenses, and cash flow, nonprofits can strategically plan for future growth, navigate uncertainties, and demonstrate financial stability to funders.

Finance

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Like individual fundraising, securing grants requires strong collaboration with finance, program staff, and leadership. Effective grant management relies on collaboration across program staff, finance, and leadership. Are spending and reporting policies clear? What is the current post-award process?

Grant

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a nonprofit comes with a long to-do list – raising funds, managing programs, keeping records, staying compliant – the list goes on. It’s a lot to handle, especially if your group is new or operating without formal nonprofit status. When a nonprofit uses a fiscal agent, that agent isn’t just a middleman.

Logic Model

Candid

JUNE 4, 2025

Fiscal sponsorship offers changemakers a way to launch projects, expand existing nonprofit organizations, and/or embark on new collaborations more efficiently and effectively. Fiscal sponsorships also enable existing nonprofits to collaborate by pooling and administering funds toward a shared goal.

Goals

Blackbaud

AUGUST 4, 2025

Similarly, nonprofits need accurate financial data to guide decision-making, sustain programs, and ensure long-term mission impact. In this post, we’ll break down the key financial metrics every nonprofit should monitor, explain why they matter, and provide actionable guidance on how to use them.

Metrics

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The funding and distribution phases of limited life endowments require more drastic changes in the asset allocation policy. It is vital for decision makers to be consistent and adhere to the policy. The post The Power of Spend-Down Funds And Immediate Attention appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

Funding

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 5, 2025

Nonprofit financial statements are essential to proper financial planning and management. This guide explores five tips for efficiently and effectively compiling nonprofit financial statements so you can spend more time on your mission. Many nonprofit-oriented platforms will offer discounts for charitable organizations.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 7, 2025

For example, strong reports allow you to: Monitor key performance metrics for an accurate overview of your nonprofit’s health. With these benefits in mind, let’s look at some ways you can use technology for more accurate and insightful reports for your nonprofit. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Retail

Blackbaud

JULY 1, 2025

The Role of Spending Policies Organizations establish spending policies to ensure that endowment funds are used wisely. These policies determine how much of the endowment’s earnings can be used each year and are designed to balance current needs with long-term sustainability.

Policy

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With the right policies and strategies in place, your nonprofit organization can draw from your operating reserves during and after an emergency without putting future operations at risk. Want to learn more about operating reserves for your nonprofit organization? Check out our webinar with A.

Management

Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Every nonprofit relies on a governing board. They make key decisions, oversee committees, and bear legal responsibility for ensuring the nonprofit stays true to its mission. They make key decisions, oversee committees, and bear legal responsibility for ensuring the nonprofit stays true to its mission.

Government

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status was tacked to the bottom of a bill in the U.S. While the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. Such a policy totally disregards the Constitutional principle of due process.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

Most nonprofit finance teams have been taught to keep their overhead costs buried deep within their financial statements. But recent events and changing philosophies on overhead costs have shed light on these expenses, which are required to run a functioning nonprofit. On the positive side, the U.S.

Indirect Cost

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Built for the unique needs of nonprofits, Journey Automation empowers teams to create meaningful, personalized, data-driven experiences at every stage of the donor lifecycle without adding operational strain. The Bloomerang Giving Platform latest innovation enables nonprofits to: Scale fundraising with confidence. rail-container).hide();

Retail

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

You work hard to keep your nonprofit finance office running smoothly. Although it can feel daunting to figure out which processes you can automate and how to get started, nonprofit accounting automation can save your team significant time and headaches. Think about it: What could you accomplish with more time back in your day?

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Funding

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year. Why not ripe?

Budget

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

nonprofits, schools, higher education institutions, and healthcare organizations are currently navigating change or uncertainty related to federal funding. This landscape is prompting nonprofits to adapt and evolve as they seek to continue to serve their communities effectively and resiliently.

Funding

Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

In today’s challenging economic and political environment, the social impact sector is facing increasing pressures related to finances, resources, and tools. Furthermore, nonprofits are currently navigating an era of rapid technological advancements through artificial intelligence. This kind of trend is evident globally.

AI

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you start a nonprofit, one of the most important things to figure out is how to manage your organizations finances. However, nonprofit accounting is often more complicated than it sounds. Seeking out nonprofit discounts or asking for in-kind donations of new office equipment.

Management

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Animal rescues are generally nonprofits but can also be privately owned and operated. Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. See our guide on nonprofit essentials, How to Start A Nonprofit 501(c)3 Org. [10

Policies

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective internal controls along with comprehensive policies and procedures help reduce the opportunity for a fraudster to succeed. Five Fraud Risks Specific to NFPs Nonprofit organizations often face unique fraud risks that can jeopardize their mission and erode donor trust. 2024 AFCE Report to the Nations 3.

Training

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

With the recent federal administration changes, there is a lot of uncertainty in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors. As the current administration rolls out new policies and executive orders, nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and other grant recipients must adapt or risk losing essential funding opportunities.

Federal Grants

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

trillion fiscal cliff for years, and with most of the election results in, the outlook for tax policy negotiations and how they could impact the nonprofit sector is crystallizing. Congress appears poised to move quickly, which could put the nonprofit sector and its resources at risk. Former President Donald J.

Retainer

Blackbaud

APRIL 15, 2025

Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASC) 958-205 The Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASC) 958-205 to enhance the presentation of financial statements for nonprofit organizations.

Finance

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

Finally, external factors like enrollment changes or new policies can drastically impact your schools financial outlook, creating more uncertainty in an already challenging process. Ready to see how a fund accounting system built for K12 private schools and other nonprofit organizations can simply your budget process?

Budget

Blackbaud

JULY 10, 2025

In the finance office, you know it’s not time to celebrate just yet. Why Contribution Revenue Recognition Matters for Nonprofits Nonprofits rely on a multitude of income sources, and each of these transactions needs to be recorded accurately and on time.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Just as the gauges on a car’s dashboard provide crucial information about its performance and physical condition, operating reserves serve as a vital indicator of a nonprofit organization’s financial health and as a measure of stability. operating leases). The net result will be operating reserves.

Policy