Nonprofit finance, explained

The BCS Blog

Practical guides from Yara N. Ortiz on nonprofit bookkeeping, budgeting, restricted funds, grant tracking, internal controls and financial planning.

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Where to find lesser-known grant opportunities and how nonprofits can uncover funding others overlook.

Sep 5, 2023 · 3 min read

Three bookkeeping practices every nonprofit should follow, from accurate records to tracking donations and reconciling accounts.

May 12, 2023 · 2 min read

How successful nonprofit leaders manage cash flow and financial planning so they are never caught short on funding.

May 5, 2023 · 4 min read

Three common financial mistakes nonprofits make with tight budgets and restricted funding, and how to avoid them.

Feb 22, 2023 · 2 min read

Tips for creating a projected nonprofit budget, and why the planning process matters as much as the numbers.

Dec 22, 2022 · 3 min read

Why an annual budget is a must for every nonprofit, whether you are just starting or growing, and how to begin one.

Nov 18, 2022 · 1 min read

Why waiting until year-end to do your books costs you, and how keeping clean books helps you plan, save and grow.

Oct 28, 2022 · 2 min read

What a recession is and practical steps to prepare your business or nonprofit finances before one arrives.

Jun 15, 2022 · 4 min read

A call to nonprofit leaders to stop the yearly cycle of late bookkeeping and take control of income, expenses and programs.

May 17, 2022 · 2 min read

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