Measuring Financial Success

Nonprofit Financial Leadership

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The One Thing New Leaders Forget: Contracts

Starting a new role as an executive director (ED) is a lot. There's an organization to understand, a team to meet, a...
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Manual Payables? You’re Probably Losing Money and Don’t Know It

I have a version of this conversation almost every week. A nonprofit leader tells me the books feel behind, the month-end close...
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What Changes Financially When a Nonprofit Crosses $1 Million in Revenue

There's a moment in almost every nonprofit's growth story when the energy shifts. The early years feel lean and scrappy. A handful...
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Financial Clarity for Executive Directors, Part 2: How to Prepare for Financial Uncertainty

(This is the second in a two-part series on Financial Clarity for Executive Directors. In the previous post, we outlined the core...
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Financial Clarity for Executive Directors, Part 1: The 4 Finance Questions Every ED Should Be Able to Answer

(This is article is part one of a two-part series on Financial Clarity for Executive Directors.) Executive Directors are responsible for a...
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What Most Nonprofit Boards Misunderstand About Financial Clarity

Nonprofit boards carry a significant responsibility. They are stewards of the mission, responsible for ensuring resources are used wisely and the organization...