Nonprofit & Government

A Nonprofit's Guide to Purchasing Fund Accounting Software
The Nonprofit's Guide to Purchasing Fund Accounting Software contains helpful information for nonprofits on selecting accounting software to meet your organizations needs.
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Fund Accounting vs Commercial Accounting for Nonprofits
Why growing nonprofits need true fund accounting for secure financial management.
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Fund Accounting Feature Quick Check
Make an informed decision when you choose your fund accounting system. Use this checklist during your evaluation to perform a quick feature-by-feature comparison of Sage MIP Fund Accounting and two other systems.
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A Nonprofits Guide to Purchasing Fundraising Software
The Nonprofits Guide to Purchasing Fundraising Software contains helpful information on selecting a fundraising software package to meet the needs of your organization.
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Has Your Nonprofit Organization Outgrown QuickBooks?
Is it time to move from QuickBooks to true fund accounting software? Congress has passed legislation to better monitor how nonprofits manage and account for donations, assets, and expenditures. The IRS significantly revised Form 990, requiring nonprofits with gross receipts of more than $25,000 annually to provide more information. The new form includes questions designed to gauge accountability. Nonprofits need financial accountability and a centralized accounting system designed for their specific needs.
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Nonprofit Focus: Understanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
This paper provides guidelines to boards of directors and software purchase decision makers on what to expect to pay for a new software system at initial purchase and more importantly, over time.
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