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The AI Revolution in Nonprofit Finance

Carey & Co | April 1, 2025
Cutting Through the Hype to Find Practical Solutions Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board, and nonprofits are no exception. From budgeting to donor management,...
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Indirect Costs: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

Carey & Co | March 18, 2025
How to Maximize Overhead Recovery and Strengthen Your Nonprofit Indirect costs (often referred to as overhead), are the foundation of nonprofit operations. These expenses—administrative...
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Meaningful Job Descriptions for the Jobs that Matter

Carey & Co | March 4, 2025
How to Write a Competency-Based Job Description Don’t let hiring be the hardest part of your job. Yes, it’s about finding the right people to advance your mission, but that means your...
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Interim HR Support for Nonprofits: When to Bring in Temporary Help

Carey & Co | February 21, 2025
How Interim HR Solutions Can Stabilize Your Nonprofit During Periods of Change It can feel like they come without warning: those moments when immediate, high-level HR expertise becomes...
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Steering the Ship: Best Practices for Interim Nonprofit CEOs

Carey & Co | January 16, 2025
The Essential Checklist for Interim CEOs Managing Nonprofits Through Transition Whether your first or hundredth engagement, the only predictable part of being an interim CEO is the...
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Cost-Benefit vs. Cost-Impact: Decoding Your Financial Decisions

Carey & Co | January 14, 2025
A Mission-Driven Approach to Financial Analysis for Nonprofit Leaders Nonprofit truth: every dollar spent represents resources diverted from other mission-focused needs, traditional cost-benefit...
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Restricted vs. Unrestricted Funds: Making the Most of Every Dollar

Carey & Co | December 17, 2024
Practical Approaches to Managing Restricted and Unrestricted Nonprofit Funding Not all dollars are created equally. And for nonprofits, effective fund management is critical to achieving...
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A Fractional CFO Might be Exactly what Your Nonprofit Needs

Carey & Co | December 10, 2024
Ironically, while many nonprofits face complex financial needs, few have the budget for a full-time CFO. Yet for organizations that navigate intricate financial planning, budgeting, and regulatory...
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Detecting Phantom Costs: Recognizing and Minimizing Hidden Expenses in Your Nonprofit

Carey & Co | December 5, 2024
Finding Hidden Expenses to Boost Financial Health and Mission Impact We know program and operational costs are always top of mind, but have you paid close attention to hidden expenses? “Phantom...
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