Nonprofit Board Treasurer: Role, Duties, and Checklist
A treasurer is responsible for sharing financial information effectively with stakeholders. Let’s explore what this role looks like in the nonprofit setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Building a Supportive, Active Board: Practical Guidance
This short article summarizes practical actions nonprofit leaders and trustees can take to strengthen board engagement and effectiveness.
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.
Developing a Nonprofit Cash Reserve Policy: Key Steps and Best Practices
A well-structured cash reserve policy is an essential element of strong financial stewardship in the nonprofit sector. Reserves give organizations the stability to weather revenue fluctuations, address unforeseen expenses, and invest strategically in mission-driven initiatives. Developing a clear, board-approved policy ensures consistency, transparency, and accountability in how reserves are built and used.