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Nonprofit Finance
Practical finance and back-office guidance for nonprofit teams.
403(b) vs. 401(k): Which Retirement Plan Is Right for Your Nonprofit?
A practical comparison of 403(b) and 401(k) retirement plans to help your nonprofit attract and retain great people.
July 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses: How to Stop Running Out of Money
Practical strategies for tracking, forecasting, and managing cash flow so your small business never runs dry.
July 23, 2026 · 7 min read
How Nonprofits Should Account for In-Kind Donations (And Why Most Get It Wrong)
In-kind donations can be some of a nonprofit's most valuable resources — yet they're also among the most frequently mishandled on the books. Here's what every nonprofit controller needs to know about recognition, valuation, and disclosure.
July 16, 2026 · 9 min read
Nonprofit Payroll Tax Compliance: What Every Finance Leader Must Know
Payroll tax compliance is one of the most complex — and highest-stakes — responsibilities for nonprofit finance leaders. Here's what you need to know about FICA, FUTA, Form 941, and worker classification, and how Account Cloud Unity keeps your organization on the right side of the IRS.
July 16, 2026 · 10 min read
What Your Overhead Ratio Is Costing You (And How to Talk About It Differently)
The overhead myth is one of the most expensive misconceptions in the nonprofit sector. Here's how to change the conversation — and the trajectory of your organization.
July 4, 2026 · 7 min read
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
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
Municipal Budget Planning: How Local Governments Can Build Smarter Annual Budgets
A smarter approach to annual budget planning helps local governments reduce shortfalls, maintain compliance, and earn community trust.
May 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Local Governments Are Moving to Cloud-Based Accounting
More local governments are replacing legacy finance systems with cloud-based accounting tools — and the reasons go well beyond convenience.
May 24, 2026 · 6 min read