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Nonprofit finance, from the people building your ledger
Fund accounting, grants, compliance, and product updates — written for nonprofit finance teams.
Nonprofit Fundraising Management: 6 Strategies That Build Donor Trust and Sustainable Revenue
Sustainable nonprofit fundraising isn't about working harder on the next campaign. It's about building the management structure underneath it — diversified revenue, financial transparency, donor retention, board engagement, and a tight connection between development and accounting.
June 22, 2026 · 8 min read
The Hidden Cost of Grant Reporting (And How to Justify Replacing Your Current System)
Most nonprofits know grant reporting is time-consuming. Few have ever calculated exactly how time-consuming — or what that time actually costs the organization. Here's the math.
June 18, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Track Multiple Grants Without Losing Your Mind
If you're managing more than three or four active grants, you've probably built a system that feels like it works — until it suddenly doesn't. Here's why the QuickBooks + Excel parallel system breaks down, and what to do about it.
June 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Why Grant Compliance Errors Happen — And the One System Change That Prevents Them
Most grant compliance errors aren't fraud. They're ordinary bookkeeping mistakes that become invisible when your accounting system and your grant tracking system don't talk to each other. Here's how to prevent them.
June 18, 2026 · 6 min read
How Much Should Your Nonprofit Keep in Reserve? A Practical Guide
An operating reserve is the buffer that lets your nonprofit handle a bad month without cutting programs. Here's how to find the right target for your organization and build toward it.
June 10, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Prepare for Your Nonprofit's Annual Audit: A Step-by-Step Checklist
Audits feel stressful when prep happens at the last minute. Follow this step-by-step checklist to get your books, documentation, and board ready well before your auditor arrives.
June 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Restricted vs. Unrestricted Funds: What Every Nonprofit Board Member Should Know
Not every dollar in your nonprofit's bank account is available to spend the same way. Here's the difference between restricted and unrestricted funds — and why your board needs to know it.
June 10, 2026 · 4 min read