What’s Happening at this Year’s AICPA Not-For-Profit Conference
If you’re still on the fence about whether or not to attend this year’s AICPA NFP Conference, June 18-20 in the Washington, D.C. area, we have the latest scoop on what you can expect – and it just may be the convincing you need!
This year’s conference is offering numerous programs and sessions built for all …
Nonprofit Accountants: Making a Difference, One Mission at a Time
Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
— Howard Thurman, Author and Philosopher
You may not associate the word “accounting” with the words “nonprofit” or “mission,” but consider this: Nonprofit …
Aligning Your Development and Financial Teams Maximizes Donor Contributions
Accounting and donor management may seem on different ends of the spectrum, but when fundraising dollars start to come in, both teams need to work together to ensure those contributions are accurately accounted for and effectively managed.
Without a consistent data structure and a smooth hand-off between your teams, accounting can spend hours doing duplicate data …
Successfully Prepare for Your Nonprofit’s Next Audit
Do you know what you need to do to prepare for your nonprofit’s next audit? Preparation can be a daunting task, whether you’ve never been through an audit or been part of a hundred. There are several steps you should follow, including selecting the right auditor, gathering the items you’ll need (like bank account reconciliations …
Only 13 Days Left to Register for Tech Conference of the Year!
The countdown is SO ON! Our first ever Community Brands conference – Xperience 2018 – is just 13 days away!
To get you excited about attending, we thought it would be fun to take a look at the event by the numbers …
# 1 association and nonprofit technology event of the year!
4 inspiring days …
More Funding, More Problems?
Has your nonprofit been experiencing a lot of growth or have you started adding funding through new grants? It’s great, right? You’re able to better support your community and have more resources to help fulfill your mission. But, with more funding, comes a few more problems. A lot of smaller nonprofits go for the fast …
Community Brands Partners: Top 10 Things to Check Out at Xperience 2018
It’s hard to believe Xperience, Community Brands first ever tech conference, is less than a month away! Attending this event is going to be an amazing opportunity for you to network with fellow partners, customers, industry leaders, and Community Brands team members.
Because our partners are such vital members of the Community Brands ecosystem, we’ve developed a full slate …
Xperience 2018 Must-Dos for Nonprofit Finance Professionals
With 140+ educational sessions, 2,000 professional peers, inspirational keynotes, and a venue like the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, we want to ensure your time at our first ever Community Brands conference, Xperience 2018, is well spent! Here are five suggested must-dos for accounting, finance, and operations professionals:
1. Review Helpful Information
Letter for your …
Xperience 2018: What to Expect
This blog was originally posted on #Onward, The YourMembership Blog.
It’s hard to believe another year has gone by, and what a year it’s been. A year ago, Community Brands was formed when we brought together association and nonprofit technology leaders Abila, Aptify, NimbleUser, and YourMembership. We later added Configio for registration and event management …
Have an Audit Coming Up? Refresh With Audit Basics
Audits can be scary – and you and your team may dread them – but preparation can go a long way to a successful audit. So, where do you start? Whether you’re new to audits or perform two a year, it’s always a good idea to brush up on audit basics to begin preparations. This …