The MIP Blog

We’re coming up on budget planning and preparation season! The budget for your nonprofit is always on your mind, right? Budgeting can seem tricky and stressful, mainly because the National Council for Nonprofits describes the annual budget as “one of the fundamental...

Grants are essential sources of revenue for most nonprofits. They’re critical for your mission but carry with them a high burden of monitoring and accountability. If you’re wondering how to manage grants for your nonprofit, remember that proper allocation, tracking,...

We’re at the half-year review mark of the budget lifecycle. Have you observed anything over the last six months that should be automated? Do you believe budget best practices are being incorporated, or have you identified ways to improve the budget process? Let’s...

Mountain State Justice: A True Story What would happen to your mission if you lost $1 million from your budget? That’s precisely what happened to Mountain State Justice, a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy to low-income people in West Virginia. In...

I once worked at a big-box store during the Christmas season. My biggest surprise was how many people steal and how clever they can be with their deception. Fraud for nonprofits is even more devastating. Negative publicity and possible loss of funding are consequences...

In the association world, where deadlines are pressing and time is of the essence, procrastination can become a hinderance on your organization. National Fight Procrastination Day is September 6th, so it’s time to quit putting off those small tasks that can make your...

There’s nothing simple about managing the financials of an association. The day-to-day challenges of collecting membership dues, budgeting and reporting can easily turn your job into one hectic spreadsheet. The right accounting software is the difference between a...

If you’re new to the nonprofit accounting space, you might be a little lost on what’s expected of you – and what to expect – from an audit. Never fear! It’s not difficult to get all caught up and ready to roll when that audit appears on the horizon. The Fundamentals...