The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

If you want to scale a nonprofit organization, it’s going to take a lot of discipline and patience. On a recent episode of the Modern Nonprofit podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Sarah Silvestri, co-founder of Executive Arm , to discuss the challenges and strategies for scaling nonprofit organizations.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 27, 2024

Leading a nonprofit organization isn’t just about passion–it’s about effective leadership. Nonprofit executive directors play an irreplaceable role in steering their organizations toward success. This guide will explore key strategies and insights to help you excel as a nonprofit executive director.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 2, 2024

Nonprofits are facing increasing pressure to modernize their operations to stay effective and efficient. If this feels relatable, this article will walk you through the steps you need to modernize your nonprofit operations–from adopting technology solutions to improving data security.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

Your finance committee spends the most time analyzing and studying your nonprofit’s numbers, yet your entire board of directors is responsible for financial oversight. All board members are responsible for the financial health of a nonprofit organization. Many board members lack confidence in the financial oversight role.

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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 3, 2024

The middle of the year is the perfect time to pause and reflect on your nonprofit organization’s financial health. A midyear financial review helps you identify problems early and align your nonprofit’s financial performance with planned goals. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

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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

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

JUNE 7, 2023

Nonprofit financial statements. Or can your financial statements be a lens to view your organization and fuel the mission? In this post, we’ll walk through the most important financial statements, and explain the strategic benefit you can gain by pulling the maximum value from the data.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

Financial forecasting is a term you’ll hear thrown around in the business world quite often—but in the world of nonprofits, it can be difficult (and even downright impossible) to plan your organization’s finances with any degree of certainty. The best way to do this is through financial forecasting.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

How does your nonprofit make strategic decisions? Leveraging data for strategic decision-making has many benefits–from improving your efficiency to increasing the success rate of campaigns or strategies. Learn more about using data for decision-making in your nonprofit in this complete guide.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Financial planning and budgeting are vital for the success and sustainability of any nonprofit organization. . By taking the time to assess your current financial situation and map out your anticipated income and expenses for the year ahead, you can make sure that your nonprofit is on track to meet its goals.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 20, 2023

Growth: likely a key point in any strategic plan and something that is the top of mind for many leaders. How to grow your nonprofit is, after all, the key to strengthening your work, achieving your mission, and making an impact. However, many nonprofits are missing out on a key component of modern growth: marketing.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 2, 2023

Welcome to the Modern Nonprofit Podcast! Sarah is a seasoned leader in the nonprofit sector, leverages over 18 years of experience to guide organizations towards success. Specifically about how nonprofit organizations can handle budgeting for the next fiscal year. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

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The Charity CFO

JULY 19, 2024

Common nonprofit bookkeeping tasks include: Recording donations Entering accounts payable and receivable Organizing and reviewing bank statements Maintaining the general ledger These everyday financial duties help bookkeepers provide a clear and up-to-date picture of the nonprofit’s financial status.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 28, 2023

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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