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Practical guidance on nonprofit accounting, grant compliance, and financial strategy from a team that's worked both sides of the grant table.
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Conflicts of Interest: Disclosure Before the Expense Becomes a Grant Problem

A related-party transaction is not something to explain after the grant has already paid for it. Disclosure and proper handling should happen before approving the transaction.Organizations...
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Bridging the Gap: How Proper Payroll and Fringe Allocation Prevents Audit Findings

Funders expect more than numbers—they expect accountability. Mismanaged payroll and fringe allocations are among the top causes of audit findings and denied reimbursements. For nonprofits managing...
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What Funders Mean by “Financial Oversight”

When funders reference financial oversight, they are not referring to routine bookkeeping or basic financial reporting. Oversight reflects an organization's ability to demonstrate control,...
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Why Reimbursement-Based Grants Fail Without Documentation Discipline

Organizations often assume that if an expense is allowable, it will be reimbursed. In practice, reimbursement-based grants operate very differently. Approval is not based solely on intent or...
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