“Controls” is what accountants and others call policies and
procedures that are designed to prevent fraud and assure accurate
reporting on the affairs–mostly the financial affairs–of
organizations.
Financial literacy is one of those buzz terms that many
nonprofits use when prospecting for board members. The goal is
usually to find nonprofit board members who can read financial
reports without breaking a sweat and adopt budgets that will
serve nonprofits well. But as we head into 2012, is it enough to
focus on just the numbers?
We express our gratitude to Wells Fargo for providing the funding
for our new website. The goal of this project has been to create
a highly accessible resource for all nonprofit organizations in
the region, providing information at the fingertips of executive
directors, staff and board members.
Wells Fargo has been a partner in the project from the beginning,
helping us to leverage the website grant into a regional resource
hub, and we appreciate their dedication.
Internal Controls
Prevent fraud and assure accurate reporting
“Controls” is what accountants and others call policies and procedures that are designed to prevent fraud and assure accurate reporting on the affairs–mostly the financial affairs–of organizations.
Websites, eNewsletters & Blogs
National Council of Nonprofits Financial Management Basic background on financial management of nonprofit organizations
Not-For-Profit Accounting a wealth of information from an accountant passionate about accounting
Nonprofit Finance Fund A community development financial institution that offers loans, financing, consulting and education.
Financial Policies & Procedures Samples
The Nonprofit Assistance Fund offers a great selection of tools and templates to help you manage your organization’s finances.
10 Resources to Increase the Financial Literacy of Board and Staff
The National Council of Nonprofits offers these 10 resources to increase the financial literacy of your board and staff.
Nonprofit Financial Literacy
Study shows many organizations with budgets under $1 million financially illiterate
Financial literacy is one of those buzz terms that many nonprofits use when prospecting for board members. The goal is usually to find nonprofit board members who can read financial reports without breaking a sweat and adopt budgets that will serve nonprofits well. But as we head into 2012, is it enough to focus on just the numbers?
Accounting Procedures Manual Template
Is preparing an accounting procedures manual on your to-do list?