Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: Establishing Your Nonprofit’s Common Language and Structure
Carey & Co | February 13, 2025
Create a Cohesive Framework for Planning and Operational Success We spend so much time in our nonprofit work being creative; whether we’re thinking about funding sources, program ideas, events,...
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The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Procurement Practices in Nonprofits
Carey & Co | February 6, 2025
How Poor Vendor Management and Outdated Processes Will Drain Your Resources Procurement—the process of buying goods and services—is a critical operational function for nonprofits. From buying...
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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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Behavioral Economics 101: A Primer for Nonprofit Leaders
Carey & Co | January 9, 2025
Plainly said, your organization’s financial stability hinges on your ability to understand and adapt to donor behavior. But thankfully, this isn’t new territory for our sector; insights into...
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Fractional Leadership for Nonprofits: How It Works and When to Use It
Carey & Co | January 7, 2025
Leveraging Fractional Executive Leadership to Drive Nonprofit Growth and Efficiency All nonprofits need strategic expertise—but hiring full-time executives isn’t always workable. Fractional...
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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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