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Building Trust and Accountability: A Guide to Nonprofit Internal Controls Policy

Blackbaud

A well-implemented internal control policy. An internal control policy is the backbone of an organizations internal controls a set of rules and processes designed to protect its resources, ensure accurate reporting, and promote operational efficiency. Do All Nonprofit Organizations Need an Internal Control Policy? Absolutely.

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Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits: 4 Considerations

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Before you can grow, you should have a strong accounting infrastructure that consists of: Fiscal policies and procedures. Create a shared fiscal policies and procedures handbook for easy reference across departments. Their duties range from budget creation and cash flow forecasting to grant management and financial policy development.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

Discussing budgets and policy was uncomfortable for the partner—and not something her nonprofit typically does. Resilia partners with grantmakers to provide impact intelligence and capacity-building software to more than 3,500 U.S. nonprofits across the country. But they don’t have to.

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5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Employee Onboarding

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Review workplace policies, including communication and paid time off (PTO). Set up an email, software access, and a workstation. At the same time, encourage pairings to meet for casual coffee chats to delve into specific questions the new employee may have about workplace expectations or guidelines, such as your fiscal policies.

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How to Develop Scalable AP Policies for Your Nonprofit

Blackbaud

Your nonprofit’s accounts payable policies create easy-to-follow guidelines to help provide that consistency. These AP policies not only ensure the smooth operation of your organization but also provide a framework to scale as your technology evolves. This includes attaching copies for an easy audit trail.

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Signs your nonprofit should invest in expense management software

Candid

For instance, investing in an automated program, such as expense management software , can help you save time, yield better results, and increase efficiency. This post discusses the signs a nonprofit should consider expense management software. Signs it’s time to start looking at expense management software.

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8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award

Blackbaud

In addition to crafting the Investment Policy Statement and Spending Policy, the Investment Committee should set a fiduciary calendar, so everyone knows when to expect updates on investments, reviews of operating reserves , and similar topics.

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