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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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Seven Cash Flow Management Tips for Nonprofit Organizations

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While the non-profit sector shares many similarities with for-profit businesses, its unique characteristics can make it susceptible to financial difficulties. The most c...

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10 Basic Responsibilities of Non-Profit Boards

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Non-profit boards are responsible for a broad spectrum of legal and fiduciary duties. These duties range from advancing their organization’s mission while avoidin...

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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 non-profit organizations (NPOs) and their boards against risks not covered by general liability insura...

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How to Read a Balance Sheet for a Nonprofit

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Your nonprofit organization (NPO) has a fiduciary responsibility to report the details of its financial situation to donors and funders every fiscal year-end.

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Six Key Responsibilities of the Non-Profit Finance Committee

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As part of a non-profit’s board, the finance committee has a fiduciary responsibility to oversee all financial matters, ensure that budgeting and spending align with y...

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The Importance of an NPO Budget

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For non-profit organizations (NPOs), financial sustainability is closely tied to effective operational management. Since this includes the timely review of financial act...

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The Treasurer’s Role in a Non-Profit

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Every non-profit organization (NPO) needs a capable board member who can take charge of the organization’s financial management.

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How to Prepare a Budget for a Grant Proposal in Three Steps

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In Canada, many grants and funding opportunities are open to nonprofit organizations and growing businesses. Some are specifically designed to support hiring or skills t...

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