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Reply To: How do you capture obligations when a new grant award arrives?
Dan, your list of places where obligations can be hidden is quite helpful. My approach is fairly simple, but I find it reliable. When an…
Reply To: Communicating with funders when funding is delayed
Kathryn’s stop-work order idea could certainly be useful in some situations, although it might be a little strong as a first step. I think a…
Reply To: Administrative and Travel Expenses for office, outside the United States
Right, so moving from Form 990-N to Form 990-EZ can represent a significant change, and the appropriate approach will depend on your organization’s income and…
Reply To: Article: 5 Questions to Ask When Setting Your Capital Campaign’s Goal
The feasibility study is the most important step. It provides the data needed to validate or adjust the initial campaign goal. Many organizations move forward…
Reply To: Should we use a fiscal sponsor or go it alone?
This is a strategic decision. A fiscal sponsor can provide immediate infrastructure and access to tax-exempt operations, which can be a significant advantage when testing…
Reply To: How are you handling the trickle-down effects of government dysfunction?
We are keeping a close eye on cash flow, to be honest. Tapping into a line of credit can be a common fallback, although it…
Reply To: Annual Budget
Finding that figure can be a bit of a treasure hunt, can it not? The simplest approach is to check your previous year’s filed tax…
Reply To: Dashboard Questions
For small organizations, a simple spreadsheet can work wonders as a dashboard. The key is to focus on the metrics that genuinely matter to the…
Reply To: Article: Donors Remain Loyal to DAFs as Overall Giving Declines
It is interesting to see donor-advised funds holding steady while other forms of giving decline. This may point to a change in how people are…
Reply To: QuickBooks setup for Government Funding tracking
For government funding, the standard project features in QuickBooks Online may prove insufficient when compliance requirements become more complex. A more robust solution, such as…