National Council of Nonprofits

Talking about That Which Shall Not Be Named [what it really costs to be a charitable nonprofit]

While we wish we could just wave a wand, magical thinking won’t stop those who rate and rank nonprofits by focusing on the cost of a nonprofit’s operations. So what can nonprofits do to shake off this aversion to costs?

Building a better budget (even if you are allergic to numbers)

During an interview with staff members at the New York Council of Nonprofits, Jenny Chandler, Vice President at the National Council of Nonprofits, learned how to build a better budget...

Bravo for board members who ask questions about financial reports!

By: Wavel Joseph, CPA, CGMA, CFO, Tate and Tryon

How much is that doggy in the window?

April is financial literacy month, so in the nonprofit community it’s the right time of year to ask this question: “We’ve got some board members who don’t want to serve on the finance committee and claim not to understand financial reports...

A Valentine for your Auditors?

It’s February, which means that Valentine’s Day is around the corner.

We’re a small nonprofit. What internal controls do we need to have in place?

This guest post is an excerpt from The Board Member’s Easier Than You Think Guide to Nonprofit Finances, by Andy Robinson and Nancy Wasserman, published by ...