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Glossary of Terms to Help Understand Nonprofit Financial Operations and Better Interpret Financial Statements

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Financial statements are the heart of any nonprofit organization's story. They provide a narrative, written in numbers, that reveals the…

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How to Get the Most Out of Giving Tuesday

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"Giving Tuesday" is a global day of charitable giving and it's right around the corner. Giving Tuesday has gained notable…

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Accounting Standard Board’s Exposure Draft, Contributions – Revenue Recognition, and Related Matters for Not-for-Profit Organizations

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After more than two decades since Section 4410, Contributions - Revenue Recognition, was implemented for not-for-profit organizations, the Accounting Standard…

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How to Best Prepare Your Not-for-Profit for Uncertain Times?

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Learn 4 ways Not-for-Profit leaders can better prepare for uncertain economic times and even finding opportunities to thrive.

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Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Controllership Services?

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Controllership services can help nonprofit organizations effectively manage their financial and accounting operations. Read the blog to learn is your organization needs controllership support.

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2023 Financial trends for NPOs in Canada: Changing Donor Demographics

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Our third financial trends for NPOs blog talks about the changing donor demographics in Canada - more people of color, seniors and young adults.

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2023 Financial Trends for NPOs in Canada: Optimizing Internal Processes with Technology

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In our three part series, this second post talks about the changing landscape of technology, reporting, and accountability in nonprofits.

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2023 Financial Trends for NPOs in Canada: The Economy and Government

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In a three part series on the financial trends for NPOs, this post tackles how the economy and government funding are impacting nonprofit organizations.

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7 Cash Flow Management Tips for Nonprofit Organizations

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While the nonprofit sector shares many similarities with for-profit businesses, they also have some unique characteristics that can make them…

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10 Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards

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Nonprofit boards are responsible for a broad spectrum of legal and fiduciary duties. These range from advancing their organization’s mission…

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Importance of Directors and Officers Insurance for Nonprofit Boards

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Directors and Officers liability insurance (or D&O) protects nonprofit organizations and their boards against risks not covered by general liability…

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How to Read a Balance Sheet for a Nonprofit

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Your nonprofit organization has a fiduciary responsibility to report the details of its financial situation to donors and funders every…

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