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Posts from ‘April, 2009’

The Funder is Not the Program

When I work with nonprofits I will often hear them talk about their [insert name of funder] program.  I always cringe a little at this because  it means they are sliding into thinking of the funder and the program as one in the same.
They are not.
I can see how this thinking has evolved in the [...]

Why You Need an Accounting System

As I consult with nonprofits in California, I have seen a theme emerge:  A nonprofit’s accounting system may not have been put together in a thoughtful manner.  I don’t mean this as a criticism to the people out there making a difference in their communities who work in nonprofits.  I frequently ask in my trainings, [...]

Improving Performance and Other News

After a week of vacation and several days catching up on work from said vacation, I have a nice list of things nonprofit financial folks might want to look at.  I’d also like to welcome all the new readers that came to this website while I was gone.  I hope you find this space useful [...]

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