Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Increased Funding Scrutiny? Here’s How to Prepare   The financial landscape for nonprofits is shifting, and the pressure is mounting. With government funding and donor contributions facing heightened scrutiny, nonprofit leaders must ensure their financial systems are rock solid. Every dollar spent is under the microscope, and transparency is no […] The post Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Increased Funding Scrutiny? Here’s How to Prepare appeared first on The Charity CFO ..read more

If your nonprofit isn’t engaging corporate partners, you’re leaving money, volunteers, and long-term support on the table. The corporate world is changing. Businesses aren’t just looking to give back—they need to. Employees expect it, customers reward it, and companies are building structured programs to make it happen. But too many nonprofits miss out. They don’t […] The post Why Your Nonprofit Should Care About Corporate Volunteer Programs (And How to Tap Into Them) appeared first on The Charity CFO ..read more

Like many leaders of business, I find myself having seasonal ebbs and flows with work demands. It’s no secret that accountants have a “busy season”. I get asked all the time – how do you survive the busy season of accounting? For accountants, it’s typically January through April. Not only is this a busy volume […] The post Prioritizing Wellness and Community: My Strategy for Self-Care during the Busy Months appeared first on The Charity CFO ..read more

The Importance of Setting Goals and Tracking Them in Nonprofit Management As nonprofit leaders, one of our biggest responsibilities is to set clear expectations, measure progress, and hold teams accountable. However, many organizations struggle with either setting goals without a tracking system or creating reports that never get reviewed. At The Charity CFO, we believe […] The post How Nonprofits Can Use Data to Drive Accountability & Growth appeared first on The Charity CFO ..read more

Surviving (and Thriving) in Fundraising: The Nonprofit Wake-Up Call   Let’s be honest—fundraising isn’t getting any easier. In fact, if it feels like raising money for your nonprofit has become an uphill battle, that’s not just a feeling. The landscape is shifting, donor trust is eroding, and economic uncertainty is threatening funding streams that once […] The post Surviving (and Thriving) in Fundraising: The Nonprofit Wake-Up Call appeared first on The Charity CFO ..read more

In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sits down with Drew Reynolds, Principal Consultant at Common Good Data, to explore the critical intersection of data, storytelling, and fundraising in the nonprofit sector. See the full video interview here: The Power of Data in Fundraising Drew emphasizes that effective use of […] The post Unlocking the Power of Data Storytelling for Nonprofits appeared first on The Charity CFO ..read more

Nonprofit budgeting may be a source of dread for many, but there are ways to make the process (and outcome!) much better. Forget about the numbers for a second.  A well-crafted budget is a reflection of your mission and a roadmap to financial sustainability. It helps you communicate how you’re going to make the difference […] The post Nonprofit Budgeting 101 appeared first on The Charity CFO ..read more

The Power of Mission Clarity in Nonprofit Fundraising In this enlightening episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Erin Straza, CEO and Chief Donor Engagement Strategist for nonprofits at ErinStraza.com. The discussion centers around the crucial topic of making an organization’s mission compelling and irresistible to donors, […] The post Mastering Donor Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraising Success appeared first on The Charity CFO ..read more

As a nonprofit leader, you’re passionate about your mission. But to truly make an impact, you need to master the financial skills that will keep your organization thriving. At The Charity CFO, we’ve seen firsthand how understanding these key areas can transform your nonprofit’s financial health. Let’s dive into the essential skills you need to […] The post Unlocking Financial Success: Essential Skills Every Nonprofit Leader Must Master appeared first on The Charity CFO ..read more

On this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson welcomed Sheri Chaney Jones, CEO and Founder of SureImpact, to discuss how nonprofits can leverage data to better engage donors and stakeholders. The Shift Towards Impact Investing Sheri highlighted a significant shift in the nonprofit world over the past two decades. What was once […] The post Engaging Donors Through Impact: Strategies for Using Data to Build Stronger Relationships appeared first on The Charity CFO ..read more