The Charity CFO

APRIL 2, 2024

Managing a nonprofit can be complex, especially when it comes to nonprofit accounting. Nonprofits face unique financial challenges and responsibilities that require specialized expertise and support. That’s why you need a strong accounting partner who specializes in nonprofits.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 6, 2024

On today’s episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , our special guest is the one and only Tosha Anderson, our very own founder and CEO. The conversation today has a very simple focus, 5 red flags that your nonprofit accounting needs improvement, even when it may not be recognized. Consider it like an internal audit and a necessity.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Does the idea of a financial audit on your nonprofit leave you feeling nervous? For many nonprofits, a full financial audit can help ensure the accuracy of their financial recordkeeping. Luckily, not all financial situations require an audit. Just the word itself can sound scary.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2022

It’s a myth that all stakeholders need to be experts in every aspect of nonprofit finances. Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. Because the basics of nonprofit finances are easy to grasp. .

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Welcome back to the Modern Nonprofit Podcast at The Charity CFO. Whether you are a consistent listener or joining for your first time, the podcast dives deep into the world of nonprofits, and sometimes for profit spaces to share industry specific principles, unique business practices, and much more. Based out of St.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2023

In order to confidently run your organization, it’s important to have a strong understanding of nonprofit compliance requirements. Running a nonprofit is no small feat. What Does Nonprofit Compliance Mean? Depending on your state, funding and other factors, your compliance and audit requirements might vary.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Effective budget tracking is essential to financial transparency, efficient resource allocation, and strategic planning for your nonprofit. Tracking your budget helps with overall budget management, which contributes to your financial stability and the success of your nonprofit mission.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 30, 2024

Many nonprofits use mergers to strengthen their organizations. Ultimately, nonprofit mergers can help an organization better fulfill its mission. Are you considering merging with another nonprofit? A struggling nonprofit might have to close its doors if it can’t find the money to operate.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 9, 2024

Good morning from a Modern Nonprofit Podcast! Today we have a financial professional & co-founder of Fairlight Advisors, Maya Tussing. Maya and her team specialize in investing for nonprofit organizations. And the Treasurer’s job is to be a financial steward of the organization for today’s purpose and tomorrow’s.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Do a Google search on nonprofit bookkeeping, and you’ll find page after page of articles on nonprofit accounting. Because while nonprofit bookkeeping and accounting are related, they’re not the same thing. A bookkeeper records and organizes financial data; an accountant interprets and presents that data. .

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 15, 2023

While the nature of a nonprofit means you’re focusing more on your mission than making money, bringing in revenue is still essential. Accurate revenue recognition, classification, and records are some of the most important aspects of nonprofit accounting. That depends on your organization’s size and complexity.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

The nonprofit sector is full of rewarding and impactful careers because it plays a crucial role in addressing various social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges. In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. However, most of it is actually the same. However, most of it is actually the same.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Functional expense reporting confuses many first-time nonprofit bookkeepers and executives. But it is need-to-know-information in the nonprofit world. Because you’re required to report functional expenses to complete your IRS 990 and maintain nonprofit status. Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit!

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 4, 2022

million nonprofits globally. To ensure that a nonprofit runs efficiently, several people work behind the scenes to make things much easier, and one of those people is the operations manager. The operations manager might be the secret weapon of the most successful nonprofits we know. There are more than 1.54

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Does your nonprofit have ownership of a for-profit entity? Whether your organization owns a for-profit company outright or has limited ownership, a for-profit subsidiary can have serious tax implications for your nonprofit. Nonprofits with excess holdings may face an excise tax on the value of shares over the limit.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What should you look for when evaluating nonprofit accounting services? Nonprofit organizations exist to further a mission or goal. The truth is, many nonprofits tend to fumble when it comes to their books. . Sound financial management helps avoid jeopardizing tax-exempt status and the success of your operation. .

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The Charity CFO

JULY 17, 2023

Just like a human body’s health situation can be complex, nonprofit financial health is similarly nuanced. That’s why staying financially healthy and keeping your nonprofit in tip-top shape requires the occasional “checkup” to see where you’re doing well and where you can improve.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Statement of Activities is the Income Statement of a nonprofit organization. You may also know it as a profit and loss statement or income and expense report. Simply, it reports your organization’s revenue and expenses during a specific period and the difference between them. . It shows you the “profit” of your nonprofit.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

Nonprofit financial management is one of the primary concerns for organizations. Nonprofits are special types of organizations, in both their structure and their purpose. This meaning is the driving force behind what nonprofit organizations do day in and day out. Compliance requirements vary by state and funding sources.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

Nonprofits often receive donations or grants designated for a specific purpose–like a donation to a specific program or grant you have to spend within a calendar year. And the issue of restricted funds presents unique bookkeeping and accounting challenges for a nonprofit that a for-profit company doesn’t face.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

Bookkeeping is a critical component of running a successful nonprofit organization. It involves the management of financial transactions and the maintenance of accurate records to ensure that your organization remains financially healthy and compliant with the law.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If you know only one thing about 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations , you probably know that they don’t pay federal taxes on their income. . So how do you know if your nonprofit organization has taxable unrelated business income? Not Sure If Your Nonprofit Income Is Taxable Or Not? But what if I told you that’s not always true?

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 25, 2022

What is the Statement of Financial Position? The Statement of Financial Position is the Balance Sheet of a nonprofit organization. It gives you a snapshot of a nonprofit’s financial health at a point in time by displaying what the organization owns (assets), what it owes to others (liabilities), and its value (net assets).

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 11, 2023

Revenue recognition for nonprofits may seem fairly straightforward, but has unique complexities with important compliance consequences. Nonprofits rely on a mix of sources for their income, from fundraising, grants, and investments to earned income and individual contributions. Nonprofits that do not have set programs.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 19, 2022

As a CPA working exclusively with nonprofits and a former nonprofit auditor, I’ve looked at thousands of nonprofit financial statements over the past 10 years. Over the years, I’ve identified a set of 5 nonprofit financial red flags that are fairly common and almost always lead to trouble sooner or later.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 19, 2023

If your nonprofit is growing, you have a lot on your plate. But one of the most underrated things you can do to make life easier and improve your future prospects is to work with a nonprofit financial advisor. Read on as we explore more about this crucial role and how it can help your nonprofit.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Nonprofit leaders have an especially hard time understanding, preparing and filing their returns. You see, a 501 nonprofit corporation is recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS but this doesn’t mean they are exempt from filing taxes. Fortunately, filing taxes for a nonprofit doesn’t need to be stressful.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Taxes are rarely anyone’s idea of fun, but meeting nonprofit tax deadlines is critical to keeping even the most successful and impactful charities running. Unfortunately, they can often sneak up on busy nonprofit leaders, leading to a last-minute scramble to file – or worse. Read on as we break down the basics.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit organizations tend to let their financial management slip on the backburner as they get busy fulfilling their mission. Maintaining healthy financial management is critical for the organization’s sustainability, stability, and flexibility, now and in the future. Poor financial reporting.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 16, 2023

About David Welcome everyone to A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. Today, we explored the importance of websites, nonprofit marketing, and how to bridge the gaps between departments to achieve digital success. With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, passionately working to revolutionize it one website at a time. Get the free guide!

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The finance director role is critical to the success of any nonprofit, making it one of the most important hires an organization can make. They are responsible for the financial health of the organization. They create and maintain financial records, prepare financial reports, and oversee the organization’s budget.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 16, 2022

Today we’re proud to announce another amazing addition to the industry’s best nonprofit accounting team! Theresa is an experienced leader in accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, with an extensive finance career in the healthcare supply chain industry. Please join us in welcoming her this week!

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2023

501(c)(3) donation rules are crucial for any nonprofit organization to understand. Donations are the lifeline of any nonprofit organization. While some nonprofits depend more on government contracts or foundations, many rely on donations from individuals as their primary funding source. What is a tax-exempt status?

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Grants are the lifeblood of nonprofits, giving them the much-needed cash injection to market the organization, fund a project, or get an initiative off the ground. Having a full grant pipeline increases your nonprofit’s chances of success and improves your visibility and credibility. Develop strong financial reporting procedures.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 10, 2022

If your nonprofit uses donations of supplies, services, and even time to help fund your operations, you need to know about recent changes in accounting standards for in kind donations. Typically, a CPA would prepare these statements as part of a yearly review or audit. What exactly is changing about in kind donation reporting?

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 16, 2022

Donations are the lifeline of any nonprofit organization. While some nonprofits depend more on government contracts or foundations, many rely on donations from individuals as their primary funding source. One essential tool that you can use in your nonprofit is donation tracking software that can help you keep track of incoming gifts.

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