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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Regular training for staff on the nuances of fund accounting can also help prevent misunderstandings and ensure compliance. Training your accounting teams on the importance of granularity in financial reporting and the use of resources like the UCOA can significantly improve your financial management practices.

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Ask A Nonprofit Specialist - Engaging the Board in Financial Reports

ASU Lodestar Center

Training for members without financial expertise is essential for any effective Board of Directors. expectations); Compare actual activity to expectations (comparison of budget/prior year to actual); Present a picture of the financial health of the organization. What is the overall financial health of our organization? Learn More.

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Tech Wellness in the Nonprofit Workplace: Tips for Avoiding Collaborative Overload

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In comparison, 10 years ago, these managers spent “only” 60 to 65 per cent of their time engaged in those activities. . Clearly define workflow for online collaboration platforms and training. Is the ratio of team/solo time adequate? While there are many positive aspects to increased collaboration, there is also downside.

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Podcamp Session on Social Media Metrics: Thank You Jeremiah

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This session will use a training game as a conversation starter for participants to begin to identify the most important metric mapped with strategy. When standard metrics are discussed, people easily fall into the "mine is bigger or better than yours" comparisons or "numbers data out of context thinking."

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