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Budgeting for Nonprofits
This resource list from the National Council of Nonprofits explores the ways nonprofit organizations should approach the subject of budgeting.
Reply To: Should we use a fiscal sponsor or go it alone?
There’s already some good advice shared here but I’ll add that not all fiscal sponsors are the same and there are a few different models…
Reply To: Is every board member legally responsible for the integrity of our books?
I agree with previous responses. I am Attorney. The board members can’t depend on other board members to fulfill their duties. But if the treasurer…
Reply To: Allocating Severance Pay/ Retirement Insurance – Functional Allocations
This is a retirement benefit expense. Expensed currently. I don’t see how you can use previous or historical percentages. These retirement benefits do not futher…
Reply To: Should we use a fiscal sponsor or go it alone?
I agree with MrMalph that starting off under the auspices of a fiscal agent can be very helpful to emerging nonprofits. It’s often a great…

Commons Collection – Nonprofit Business Models
A selection of resources about business models for nonprofits. Curated by the Nonprofit Financial Commons.

Commons Collection – Governance Resources
A selection of resources about nonprofit governance. Curated by the Nonprofit Financial Commons.
Reply To: Should we use a fiscal sponsor or go it alone?
For many organizations starting up, a fiscal sponsor can be very helpful in bringing the support services the organization needs together in a relatively short…
Reply To: Should we use a fiscal sponsor or go it alone?
Hi Marie, I have heard about organizations having both good and bad experiences with getting a fiscal sponsor. Our nonprofit is over 50 years old…
Should we use a fiscal sponsor or go it alone?
I am involved with a group in the first phases of starting a nonprofit in our community and we are debating whether we want to…