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Nonprofit Finance

Understanding New Revenue Recognition Guidelines for Nonprofits

For many nonprofit organizations, revenue recognition is one of the most challenging accounting issues they encounter.  The guidelines governing the recognition and classification of revenue…

Todd Kimball
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Nonprofit Finance

Accounting and Reporting for Stock Gift Donations to Nonprofits

Last week I shared an overview about recording non-cash gifts and the opportunity for a nonprofit organization to accurately present the types and value of…

Todd Kimball
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Nonprofit Finance

In-Kind Donations Accounting and Reporting for Nonprofits

Most non-profit organizations rely on gifts from other businesses and the public at large to achieve their goals. These come in the form of both…

Todd Kimball
Logos of the 2019 grant recipients: The Mockingbird Society, Amara, Bridge Meadows and Kindering Cherish.
Foundation News

CFOS Foundation Approves Grants to 4 Non-profit Organizations in 2019

The CFOS Foundation Board approved the grants to non-profit organizations which are well respected in the nonprofit world for their contributions to the foster care…

CFOS Foundation
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Nonprofit Finance

The Role of the Board During Leadership Transitions

Is there anyone flying this plane? In too many cases, a nonprofit board’s approach to leadership turnover is hectic, not well thought out or planned,…

Valtas Group
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Nonprofit Finance

How Much Cash Should a Nonprofit Have in Reserves?

An 84-year-old resident of Longview passed away this year, leaving $750,000 of her estate to three local non-profits. Relying on these types of unexpected donations is one…

Nancy Smith
Foundation News

CFOS Foundation Approves Grants to 3 Oregon Nonprofit Organizations

Bellevue, WA – The CFOS Foundation approved grants to the following Oregon organizations: Kinship House  Bridge Meadows Child First for Oregon

CFOS Foundation
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Nonprofit Finance

When & Why to Hire the Right CFO for a Non-Profit Organization

Why do we need a CFO? The right CFO in place will optimize the returns of your organization’s activities by carefully managing all aspects of…

Becky Todd