Nonprofit boards
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Compliance and Transparency: Managing Interfund Transactions in Nonprofits
There are several critical data points you should be tracking to properly manage your interfund accounts. Learn why the process is important.
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A Quick Review of Rules for Political and Lobbying Activities
Special thanks to Lisa Ryssel, who contributed significantly to this blog. Organizations that are tax-exempt pursuant to IRC Section 501(c)(3) must comply with IRS rules and regulations regarding political and lobbying activities. Understanding these rules can help nonprofits safeguard their tax benefits and promote transparency while addressing ethical considerations and mitigating reputational and legal risks. […]
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Data-Driven Board Reporting Roundup
When more than 900 people signed up to spend an hour talking about data-driven board reporting we knew we’d struck a chord. This blog provides quick summary of our thoughts addressing the questions participants asked.
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Leveraging Ratios to Better Understand Community Impact and Organizational Success
Have you considered the success of the organization’s community impact through key social or political matters?
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Leveraging Financial and Nonfinancial Information to Improve Program Success
Has your organization considered how leveraging financial and nonfinancial information can contribute to program success? Let’s dive deeper into this topic as we continue our series on nonprofit financial statements and ratios.
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Using Financial and Nonfinancial Data to Calculate Key Ratios
Nonfinancial data can give you context behind the financial data and help support the numbers and decisions made. Tracking ratios and metrics on a consistent basis, such as monthly or quarterly, provides clarity on the goals of the organization and how well the organization is meeting its goals and delivering its mission.
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Setting the Foundation to Interpret Nonprofit Financial Statements
As a board member, are these common questions you have for your organization?
• Who is responsible for the financial statements?
• How do I read and understand the details of the financial statements?
• How can I leverage the financial statements to fulfil our mission?
Learn more through the upcoming financial and nonfinancial data for key ratios series. -
Board Member Fiduciary Duties
Reviewing financial information and directing how funds should be used is only a portion of fiduciary duties vital of board members. Check out what other responsibilities are critical of board members.
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Governance Isn’t Cancelled
In a time when everything seems to be cancelled or disrupted, how do we, as board members of nonprofits, ensure the missions of our organizations stay strong and steady?