Fiscal Management Content Topic Results
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July 2003
Managing in Hard Times
Publisher(s):Toolkit for managers during tough economic times and shifting political environment. While the focus is on conservation and the environment, the best practices and tools provided will assist any nonprofit in making assessments, in tracking finances, and how to make difficult decisions with the organization in mind.
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August 1997
Create a Budget that Works for You
Publisher(s):A budget is a tool. This publication describes how budgets can be used to work with staff, control expenses, plan effectively, and reach organizational goals. Includes examples of budgets and budget reports.
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Can You Afford a New Employee?
While written from the for-profit business perspective, this article contains useful information for nonprofits as well in its short overview of the financial costs to consider when deciding whether to hire a new employee.
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Do-It-Yourself: Nonprofit Budget Template
Publisher(s): A well-planned budget demonstrates a nonprofit’s ability to responsibly manage its financial resources—an important factor for donors, corporate investors, and grantmaking institutions. This template provides a pre-formatted spreadsheet that can be used to document projected income and expenses.
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How to Talk About Finances so Non-Financial Folks Will Listen
Publisher(s): This article discusses ways for nonprofit organizations' finance staff to explain finances so that program staff will understand their value in achieving the mission of your organization.
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Grant Management Essentials
Publisher(s): This article provides guidance on how nonprofit organizations can establish appropriate practices and systems for managing grants.
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The Assets Report 2012
Publisher(s):The goal of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the federal government's efforts to encourage asset accumulation. The full report offers a survey of current federal asset-building programs, specifically describes recently enacted relevant legislation and the President's 2013 budget proposals, and includes an analysis of current tax policies that promote asset building objectives.
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Everyday Advocacy Resources
Publisher(s):This section of the National Council of Nonprofits’ website includes advocacy toolkits, tip sheets, and more to support nonprofits in their efforts to engage in advocacy while remaining in compliance with federal, state, and local lobbying laws.
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Lobbying and Nonprofit Status
Publisher(s): This resource provides a brief overview of what kinds of activities are considered lobbying, and how nonprofit domestic violence agencies can be politically engaged without violating federal lobbying regulations.
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Financial Literacy for Nonprofit Boards
Publisher(s): This article links to resources on a wide array of topics designed to expand financial literacy of nonprofit organizations' boards.
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Nonprofit Audit Guide
Publisher(s): This guide from the National Council of Nonprofits provides charitable nonprofits with the tools they need to make informed decisions about independent audits.
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Nonprofit Financial Policy Guidelines and Example
Publisher(s): Financial policies clarify the roles, authority, and responsibilities for essential financial management activities and decisions in a nonprofit organization. This resource provides guidance on how to develop financial policies, as well as an example policy.