Practical finance guides for charities

To fix nonprofit cash flow problems, first map when cash actually arrives and leaves with a rolling forecast. Then speed up receivables…

A strong nonprofit board report is short, timely and consistent: a statement of financial position, a budget-versus-actual statement of operations, a cash…

Grant compliance means spending grant money only on approved costs, within the grant period, and reporting on time with records that prove…

Running a nonprofit takes more than heart and hard work. Long-term planning plays a big role in keeping programs going, staff supported,…

Reliable donor funding keeps nonprofits running. Whether it’s organizing community workshops, paying staff, or covering everyday costs, steady support from donors makes…

Restricted funds are donations or grants that a donor or funder has limited to a specific purpose or time period. To manage…

Budgets are a big part of keeping a nonprofit running well, but they’re not carved in stone. When market conditions shift —…

Internal controls are the checks that protect a nonprofit’s money and records. For small teams the essentials are: separate who approves, pays…

Keeping a nonprofit organisation running smoothly isn’t just about doing good work. It also means staying on top of the numbers. Even…