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Do You Need a Nonprofit CFO?

The Charity CFO

What do many successful nonprofits have in common? Good financial management. In nonprofits, managing your finances effectively is essential to running a sustainable organization. Not only does good financial management help keep your organization running, but it also helps bolster trust in your nonprofit.

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KPIs for a Nonprofit Organization

The Charity CFO

Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, are an essential part of any successful nonprofit. Choosing KPIs for your nonprofit doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep reading to learn more about some of the most common KPIs for nonprofit organizations and why you might want to use them. Which KPIs are Right for Your Nonprofit?

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7 Questions to Ask a Nonprofit Accountant

The Charity CFO

That’s why it’s so important to know what to look for in a nonprofit accountant. The next step is to ask your potential nonprofit accountant a few questions to see if they’d be a good fit for your organization. Here are seven questions to ask a nonprofit accountant before working with them.

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: What it Takes to Start a Nonprofit Organization

The Charity CFO

During today’s conversation on a Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha welcomes Dr. Krystal White. The latter is key for today’s conversion as Tosha and Krystal discuss what it takes to start a nonprofit from the ground up. So the question is, many people seek to start a business, but why specifically a nonprofit organization?

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: A Different Approach to Earned Income for Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

John Renouard is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, WHOlives. Like many nonprofit entrepreneurs, John’s career path wasn’t centered around becoming a 501c(3) director. John couldn’t either and so his nonprofit, WHOlives, was created. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

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Defining Your Nonprofit KPIs

The Charity CFO

A key performance indicator (KPI) is a data metric you can use to gauge the overall success of your nonprofit organization. Let’s explore how you can define your nonprofit KPIs and some examples of common metrics. This, of course, is what makes defining nonprofit KPIs complicated. Have measurable data readily available.

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The Ideal Nonprofit Accounting Tech Stack

The Charity CFO

Implementing technology into your nonprofit accounting process can help solve a variety of issues—from tracking receipts to properly recording donations. In most cases, technology helps improve the efficiency and accuracy of nonprofit accounting. Nonprofits are subject to a lot of legal and financial scrutiny.