Nonprofit

New Rules for Recognizing Nonprofit Revenue

Nonprofit organizations often receive financial support from donors, foundations, government agencies, and other entities in the form of contributions and grants. Accounting for these transactions can be challenging, as they may involve complex terms and conditions that affect the timing and amount of revenue recognition.

Beyond the Donation: Nonprofit Accounting and Board Governance Explained, an interview with Ken Cerini

WATCH A CLIP OF THE EPISODE ABOVE! In this episode of Beyond the Donation, managing partner Ken Cerini of accounting firm Cerini and Associates discusses strategies for better fiscal management and the roles of board members in a strong nonprofit. Ken stresses the...

Guest Article: 3 Donor Retention Strategies to Boost Engagement and Giving

Your nonprofit might acquire new donors regularly, but how often are they sticking around to give a second gift to your organization? If you’re like most nonprofits, you likely struggle to retain newly acquired donors. The average donor retention rate sits between...

Guest Article: Streamline Nonprofit Management by Automating These 5 Areas

There’s no doubting it—technology has fundamentally changed the way nonprofits operate. From fundraising to events to daily operations, technology has become indispensable for nonprofits looking to save time, money, and effort. Creating an effective change management...

The Role of Data Analytics in Nonprofit Decision-Making

Nonprofit organizations, driven by their altruistic missions, often grapple with multifaceted challenges in achieving their goals. In today’s era of data abundance, the role of data analytics in nonprofit decision-making has surged in importance. Data analytics offers...

How to Account for Joint Costs in Nonprofit Organizations

A guide to applying the accounting standards for activities that include both program and fundraising components. What are joint costs and why are they important? Joint costs are the costs of conducting activities that have more than one purpose or function, such as...

Inflation Reduction Act: Clean Energy Tax Credits for Tax-Exempt Entities

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) offers various tax credits to incentivize individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt organizations alike to transition to clean energy sources. While tax credits are a great incentive for tax-paying individuals and businesses,...

2024 Nonprofit Trends

As we move deeper into 2024, we look at what we can expect for the nonprofit sector as the year progresses. In 2023, the sector grappled with multiple challenges… the end of the COVID era which meant an end of COVID funding, an increase in demand for services brought...

Navigating Hiring, Compensation, Succession Planning, and Employee Retention Trends in Nonprofits: Insights for 2024

In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit organizations (NFPs), staying informed about hiring, compensation, succession planning, and employee retention trends is crucial for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Recruitment Trends in Nonprofits: As nonprofits...

Nonprofit Technology Trends to Watch in 2024: Navigating the Digital Frontier

In the fast-paced world of nonprofits, staying ahead of technology trends is essential for organizations striving to make a lasting impact. As we approach 2024, several key technology trends are set to shape the nonprofit sector, influencing everything from...
AUDIT COMMITTEE BOOTCAMP WRAP UP

AUDIT COMMITTEE BOOTCAMP WRAP UP

In the fall of 2020, we presented a three-part webinar series, Audit Committee Bootcamp. We created this webinar series to bring important information about the audit committee and its roles and responsibilities to light. The information we shared was broken out in...

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GIFTS IN KIND – NEW RULES

GIFTS IN KIND – NEW RULES

Many nonprofit organizations rely not just on donations of cash and stock, but also on the donation of in-kind contributions. Food pantries see a large portion of their donations in the form of food, around the holidays toys and gift cards are high on the list, and...

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NY State DOL Changes Unemployment Regulations

NY State DOL Changes Unemployment Regulations

Employers received some good news on January 14, 2021, with an extra big bonus for certain nonprofit organizations that are self-insured for unemployment insurance. As part of the CARES Act, the federal government agreed to cover 50% of the unemployment responsibility...

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Nonprofit Trends 2021

Nonprofit Trends 2021

Ken Cerini, CPA, CFP, FABFA, discussed trends in the nonprofit sector in: Marketing, Fundraising, Operations, Technology, and much more!

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New CFR Claiming Manual and Software

New CFR Claiming Manual and Software

In case you didn’t hear, the new CFR claiming manual and related software have been released. This is for CFRs for the year ended June 30, 2020. The NYS-issued CFR software is available for download on the CFRS Home Page. Due to the late release of the CFR software,...

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