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Read more about the article How to Prepare for a Nonprofit Audit: A Board Checklist

How to Prepare for a Nonprofit Audit: A Board Checklist

Nonprofit organizations are navigating an evolving landscape of audit requirements and best practices. Effective nonprofit audit preparation remains crucial for ensuring compliance, enhancing transparency, and maintaining stakeholder trust. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore key aspects of preparing for your nonprofit audit, including lessons learned from recently implemented standards, emerging best practices, and strategies to navigate common challenges.

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Read more about the article Designing and Using Surveys to Improve Your NFP: Simple Tips to Design Surveys That Drive Real Change – Part III

Designing and Using Surveys to Improve Your NFP: Simple Tips to Design Surveys That Drive Real Change – Part III

Survey data only creates value when it leads to action. In Part III of our survey series, we show nonprofits how to avoid the “collect and forget” trap by turning stakeholder feedback into clear decisions, visible improvements, and measurable impact.

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Read more about the article Nonprofit Audit Report: How to Read and Use Yours

Nonprofit Audit Report: How to Read and Use Yours

For many nonprofit leaders, receiving the annual financial statement audit report can feel like opening a complex book written in accounting jargon. But understanding this report is essential—it’s not just a compliance requirement; it’s a powerful tool for transparency, accountability, and strategic decision-making.

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Read more about the article Designing and Using Surveys to Improve Your NFP: Simple Tips to Design Surveys That Drive Real Change – Part II

Designing and Using Surveys to Improve Your NFP: Simple Tips to Design Surveys That Drive Real Change – Part II

Many nonprofits collect survey feedback without a clear plan for how it will be used, resulting in data that rarely leads to action. Effective surveys start with intentional design — identifying the decision the survey will inform and structuring questions to deliver usable insight. In this second installment of our survey design series, we outline a practical framework nonprofits can use to gather meaningful feedback, improve programs, and make data‑informed decisions that strengthen impact and stakeholder trust.

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Read more about the article Church Financial Report to Congregation: A Complete Guide

Church Financial Report to Congregation: A Complete Guide

A church's comprehensive financial report, carefully prepared by treasurers, sheds light on its financial health through key components like income statements, balance sheets, and budget comparisons. Supported by accurate accounting and bookkeeping, this report fosters transparency, trust, and informed decision-making, marking a path toward responsible stewardship and financial stability.

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Read more about the article Designing and Using Surveys to Improve Your NFP: Simple Tips to Design Surveys That Drive Real Change – Part I

Designing and Using Surveys to Improve Your NFP: Simple Tips to Design Surveys That Drive Real Change – Part I

This guide explores the full lifecycle of effective nonprofit surveys, from initial design through implementation and action planning, demonstrating that meaningful change requires three interconnected elements: thoughtful design, strategic implementation, and committed follow-through.

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Read more about the article How Can Your Nonprofit Survive in 2026? Survival Strategies for Struggling Nonprofits – Part 3: Technology, Collaboration and Merger Strategies

How Can Your Nonprofit Survive in 2026? Survival Strategies for Struggling Nonprofits – Part 3: Technology, Collaboration and Merger Strategies

Technology adoption separates thriving nonprofits from struggling ones. Organizations that effectively integrate technology across fundraising, service delivery, and operations are significantly more likely to report revenue growth. Yet many nonprofits remain woefully behind in their use of technology, creating both operational inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

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Read more about the article How Can Your Nonprofit Survive in 2026? Survival Strategies for Struggling Nonprofits – Part 2: Sustainability Strategy 

How Can Your Nonprofit Survive in 2026? Survival Strategies for Struggling Nonprofits – Part 2: Sustainability Strategy 

The nonprofit sector is entering 2026 facing its most challenging financial environment in a decade. If you’re a nonprofit executive director, board member, or financial officer feeling the squeeze, you’re not alone. Recent data reveals that 36% of nonprofits ended 2024 with operating deficits—the highest rate in ten years. Meanwhile, 84% of organizations that receive government funding anticipate cuts in the coming year, and 86% report that inflation continues to have a significant impact on their operations.

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