The rock band Van Halen, and their creative use of brown M&Ms, can teach nonprofits a time-saving lesson.

What do small nonprofits need to know about finance and accounting? It got to appear on the Everything Nonprofit Podcast where we address questions like what is the chart of accounts, making engaging financial reports, and making difficult budget decisions.

The Count from Sesame Street can teach important career lessons to nonprofit accountants and finance professionals.

A strong back office includes systems that make financial reports inclusive, reduces burnout, and prevents fraud. Teresa Huff interviewed on her podcast about those topics and more.

Keeping all your eggs in one basket can leave you with a nasty mess. So let’s take a moment to make sure our nonprofits learn a lesson from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse (and that we don’t repeat the same mistake as many of their depositors).

The Overhead Myth is a zombie belief that just won’t die. Until we kill it, it will continue to seriously limit the good that nonprofits can do in the world.

Southwest Airline’s holiday fiasco represents a learning opportunity for nonprofits. Act now, while the memory remains fresh, to ensure your organization doesn’t make the same costly and embarrassing mistakes.

The Overhead Myth still haunts nonprofits. What progress have we made in the past decade, what’s next, and what can nonprofits do to manage the situation?

PODCAST: Want to be able to recruit and retain great administrators and accountants? Patrick Kirby and I dig into how to make sure this critical role gets covered so the rest of your nonprofit can thrive.

VIDEO: Great new technology tools come out each year to make our work as nonprofiteers easier, faster, and even more joyful. Check out these crowdsourced tips on this year’s best.

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A nonprofit financial dashboard can quickly engage your board and management in a way that standard financial reports cannot. If you want to include your full leadership in strategic decisions and monitoring financial health, check out this quick article and video to see what a difference this can make.

Tired of raising money to cover indirect program costs? A Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) can help ensure your grants cover the full costs of running your nonprofit programs.

ON DEMAND VIDEO: Want to be sure you’re starting your fiscal year on the right foot? My peers and I give our top tips in this panel discussion.

ON DEMAND TRAINING: Get a good foundation for building your nonprofit’s budget.

The skills that make you a great nonprofit administrator might also put you on the road to burnout. Try these tips to advocate for yourself more effectively.

Is your nonprofit’s administration strong and resilient? Here are some tips for figuring that out (and what to do if you have room for improvement).

ON DEMAND TRAINING: Tired of financial reports that nobody reads or understands?

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Building reserves without uncomfortable belt-tightening!

Thieves will strike when you least expect them. External audits provide weak protection against fraud at your nonprofit. Read this blog to learn about more effective alternatives.