Nonprofit

Contribution Accounting 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...
2023 Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing Trends

2023 Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing Trends

1. Digital Wallets! The World is changing and so is how people pay. People don’t want to dig through their wallets, or purses, or find their checkbooks. This is why digital wallets are so important. Donors are looking for an easier experience which means you need to...

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2023 Nonprofit Update

2023 Nonprofit Update

As we turn the calendar page from 2022 to 2023, we do so with hopes, aspirations, and resolutions for improvement… this is important as 2023 will require a significant level of innovative thinking, re-evaluation, and change. I’m not going to sugarcoat it; 2023 will...

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Board Training Webinar – Part II

Board Training Webinar – Part II

Ken Cerini and Matthew Burke held Part 2 of an informative webinar on Board training. In this Webinar they covered: – Being Proactive/Strategic Thinking – Succession Planning – Managing RiskABOUT OUR SPEAKERS Ken Cerini, CPA, CFP, FABFA Managing Partner Ken is the...

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Segregation of Duties

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties is a commonly used and widely accepted internal control practice. It is the process of taking shared responsibilities of a key process and dispersing the critical functions of that process to more than one person or department. Implemented...

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Board Training Webinar – Part I

Board Training Webinar – Part I

Join Ken Cerini and Tania Quigley for this informative webinar on Board training. In this Webinar we will cover: - The current nonprofit landscape - Board Responsibilities - Building a Stronger Board - Board StructureABOUT OUR SPEAKERS Ken Cerini, CPA, CFP, FABFA...

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Cerini Connection: The State of the Economy

Cerini Connection: The State of the Economy

October 2022 Cerini Connection Topic: The State of the Economy Ken Cerini and guest Peter Klein of ALINE Wealth discussed the state of the economy and how to prepare for the inflation and recession. (Originally aired 10/04/22)ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER Peter J. Klein ,...

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