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The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: What the Best-Run Nonprofits Have in Common

The Charity CFO

At The Charity CFO , weve worked with hundreds of nonprofits (if not thousands)and reviewed thousands of financial systemsover the past decade. From grassroots organizations to $20M+ institutions, weve seen firsthand what sets high-performing nonprofits apart. Its not just about clean books or audit prep.

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Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Skilled Accounting Team

The Charity CFO

When youre running a nonprofit, its tempting to think of accounting as something you can get by withmaybe its a part-time admin, a volunteer with QuickBooks experience, or a reactive scramble at tax time. Build the Right Foundation At The Charity CFO, weve worked with hundreds of nonprofits of all shapes and sizes.

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Top 5 Signs Your Accounting Is a Mess (And How to Fix It)

The Charity CFO

Top 5 Signs Your Accounting Is a Mess (And How to Fix It) When your nonprofits finances feel offbut you cant quite put your finger on whyits often because the accounting system is quietly unraveling behind the scenes. Without accurate reconciliations, your cash position is a guess at best. Youre playing with fire. Then Take Action.

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Nonprofit Audit Checklist (+ Free PDF Download)

The Charity CFO

Many nonprofit organizations both large and small need to undergo a financial statement audit every year. Preparing for a nonprofit audit can be overwhelming and anxiety-filled, especially if it’s your first audit or you don’t have a strong and experienced financial team. How to prepare for your nonprofit audit: Step 1: The Roadmap.

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The Basics of Nonprofit Bookkeeping

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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. Furthermore, nonprofit bookkeeping differs in some critical ways from for-profit bookkeeping too. Manage payroll .

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Nonprofit Accounting Cleanup: How to Deal with a Mess

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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. Revenue in business works best when it’s consistent.

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How to Comply with Accounting Standards for Nonprofits

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Accounting standards for nonprofits are probably not the first thing you think about, but are crucial for your organization to succeed. Nonprofit organizations distinguish themselves from for-profit entities through their purpose and mission. Another difference is in fund accounting.