Budgeting & Cash Flow for Nonprofits: Forecasting Through Grant Cycles & Seasonality
Build a program-level budget, create a rolling 6–12 month cash forecast that maps grant payment timing, and model scenarios so you can spot shortfalls early and plan mitigations like bridge funding or rephasing purchases. On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper into this topic: ‘Nonprofit Cash Flow Crisis Solved_ How […]
Managing Restricted vs. Unrestricted Funds — Donor Reporting & Transparent Financials
Classify donations on receipt as restricted (purpose or time) or unrestricted. Track spending against restrictions, reconcile fund balances monthly, and produce simple donor reports that combine a one-line financial schedule with impact notes. Proper handling builds trust and simplifies audits. Why this matters On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig […]
Nonprofit Bookkeeping 101: Fund Accounting, Grant Tracking & Audit-Ready Records
Implement fund accounting: track restricted vs. unrestricted funds, tag grants and donors, reconcile monthly, and keep audit-ready documentation for each grant. Use consistent fund/project codes and a grant master spreadsheet to simplify reporting and compliance. On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper into this topic: ‘Restricted vs. Unrestricted Funds—The […]