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Why Do Nonprofit Accountants Quit?

The Charity CFO

During the “Great Recession,” nonprofits have lost their accountants and financial directors at record rates. At the same time, hundreds of nonprofits are waking up to realize that the financial structure they’ve always relied on doesn’t work as well any more. So why do accountants leave nonprofit organizations?

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Characteristics of an Executive Director

The Charity CFO

On today’s episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, we have the Executive Director of Only Make Believe, Tamela Aldridge. A Day in the Life of an Executive Director An Executive Director of a nonprofit organization typically wears many hats. On top of this, there is so much accountability from evaluation of roles and responsibilities.

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How to Set Up Your Nonprofit Organizational Chart

The Charity CFO

A nonprofit organizational chart is essential for the company’s success and growth. A nonprofit organization chart, also known as an org chart or organogram chart, is a useful tool that is used to create a graphical representation of the structure of the organization and its various departments. Let’s find out.

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Working as a Team: Forming your advisory financial committee

The Charity CFO

Running a successful nonprofit requires many diverse skill sets, from experts in your particular field to fundraising and event pros. Unfortunately, one area where many otherwise thriving nonprofits lack experience is financial and money issues. That’s where advisory finance committees come in.

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Cleaning Up the Skeletons in Your Financial Closet

The Charity CFO

I don’t know if my nonprofit’s accounting systems are bad… and I probably won’t know for sure until something bad happens.”. 99% of nonprofit founders we work with don’t have a background in finance. For more nonprofit accounting resources check out www.thecharitycfo.com. ?? A Modern Nonprofit Podcast.

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5 Ways to Acquire New Skills Without Going Back to School

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For example, if you want to move into accounting, consider joining a school board or nonprofit board, volunteering at your child’s school as treasurer, or setting up your own small company and taking on clients separate from your day job. This type of arrangement isn’t going to be feasible for every boss or company.

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Finding Salve For Business Payments Pain — From Expense To AP

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After all, money exits a company through more than one avenue, whether it be via the accounts payable department or a firm’s own employees. Where Banks Fit In Problem-Solving. Understanding businesses’ biggest payment pain points requires a wide line of sight.