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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get. Allow plenty of time on the agenda for the financial staff to explain when and how statements will be available, review banking, investment, and auditing arrangements, and answer questions. Be sure to review important policies and procedures.

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. I can’t remember a time when the cultural, political, and economic environment was fraught with so much uncertainty. More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. More likely to achieve their goals.

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How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). At the federal level, we see this threat in tax, regulatory, and spending policies. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. A missed opportunity.

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Challenging Conversations—Tackling Risk

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In a Harvard Business Review Article , authors Robert S. They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk. They offer three categories of situations.

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Creating the Foundation for a Best-In-Class Nonprofit Finance Team

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Once the right staff members are in place, they become the foundation for building solid financial systems and play a central role in maintaining a secure internal control environment. Set the Right Tone from the Top The finance team extends beyond the finance department. It involves management and the board, as well.

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10 Tips for Better Grant Management Processes

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2 CFR 200 Part 200) for government grants is extensive and can be intimidating. Review requirements before applying for or accepting awards to ensure that you understand what is necessary to effectively manage the grant and if the grant lifecycle is a good fit for your organization. Develop top-notch policies and procedures.

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Best Practices for Securing Data in Humanitarian Crisis Situations

Saleforce Nonprofit

The unfolding crisis in Afghanistan is a stark reminder that many Salesforce.org nonprofit customers often work in fragile environments. We believe that technology systems intended to be used in fragile environments must be “protective by design,” and seek from the outset to minimize the risk of harm. Learn more.

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