Posts by Eric Oliver
Time to Switch? Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Inefficient Technology
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn 2023, 43% of nonprofits used seven or more technological tools daily, drastically limiting employee efficiency and costing organizations nearly $25,000 and over 400 work hours a year. What could your team accomplish with an extra eight hours a week? If your organization spends hours navigating financial data, struggles to generate accurate reports, or frequently…
Read MoreInnovate, Improve, Succeed: Topline Results from the 2024 Trends Report
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a time of fundraising shortfalls, economic uncertainties, staffing shortages, and day-to-day operational challenges, nonprofit leaders are leading the charge to innovate, improve, and succeed. Momentive Software’ 2024 Trends Report: The State of Fundraising, Technology, and Operations Impact on Mission Sustainability quantifies the state of the nonprofit sector and examines how organizations embrace innovation to optimize…
Read MoreSupercharge Nonprofit Financial Reporting
Reading Time: 2 minutesMIP Fund Accounting’s reporting module increases efficiency and decreases manual work. DrillPoint Reports lets organizations drill-down into data.
Read MoreMIP Accounting Wins TrustRadius’ 2024 Most Loved Award
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re feeling the love at MIP Accounting® because we’ve been recognized as one of TrustRadius’ top 101 Most Loved Software Solutions for 2024. February 13, 2024 — Today, TrustRadius announced the winners of its 2024 Most Loved Awards, selecting MIP Accounting, a best-in-class fund accounting solution for nonprofits, among its winners. TrustRadius analyzed reviews from…
Read MoreMaximizing Your “Use It or Lose It” Budget
Reading Time: 2 minutesEnsuring your department uses the allocated budget funds before the end of the fiscal year is crucial if it is “use it or lose it.” Your department may forfeit any unused funds at the end of the fiscal year, and future year budgets could be reduced due to underspending in previous years. Here are some…
Read MoreNonprofit Accounting Resolutions for a More Efficient 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis interview originally appeared in Accounting Today on Jan. 26, 2024. MIP Accounting’s General Manager of Nonprofit Solutions Neil Taurins shared ways to combat the accounting and staff shortage by finding ways to increase efficiency. “With the new year underway, it’s a great time to consider making resolutions or re-evaluating decisions around streamlining financial processes to create a…
Read MoreMake Your New Year Financial Cybersecurity Resolutions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis interview originally appeared in Small Business Currents on Dec. 20, 2023. MIP Accounting’s General Manager of Nonprofit Solutions Neil Taurins shared best cybersecurity practices for nonprofits. “Nonprofits can be a target for cyberattacks, and with an influx in donations, the year-end holiday season is an active time for cyber criminals targeting access to financial data. Nonprofits store…
Read MoreCreating Operational Efficiencies for Nonprofits: 3 Steps to Success
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs nonprofits work to maximize funding to serve beneficiaries better and look for ways to increase efficiency, examining your organization’s technology could be the key to unlocking future success and sustainability. Research shows nonprofits use an average of six pieces of technology to accomplish operational and administrative tasks. Each piece comes with separate and complicated…
Read MoreGrant Resources for Boys & Girls Clubs
Reading Time: 4 minutesHow your Club creates safe places and empowering programs to ensure all children have the opportunity for a great future varies, but securing the funding to accomplish your mission is critical. With a significant portion of grant funding, how you handle the grant lifecycle is crucial for mission success. From identifying grants to apply for,…
Read MoreThe Shortcut to an Accounting Shortage Solution
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis interview originally appeared in StrategicFinance on Nov. 27, 2023. MIP Accounting’s General Manager of Nonprofit Solutions Neil Taurins shared ways to solve the accounting shortage. “The accounting shortage is here and could worsen in the future with the perfect storm of an aging workforce nearing retirement age and fewer students pursuing degrees in accounting. But your…
Read MoreAccounting in 2024: Artificial Intelligence, Tech Innovation and more
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis interview originally appeared in Accounting Today on Nov. 24, 2023. MIP Accounting’s General Manager of Nonprofit Solutions Neil Taurins shares his perspective on the trends that will define 2024. “This year was transformative. It saw the emergence of artificial intelligence tools, increased cloud technology adoption rates, innovation to address staffing issues, and so much more,” Taurins shared.…
Read MoreTraining and Upskilling: The Benefits of Investing in Professional Development
Reading Time: 3 minutesStaff training benefits your organization’s accounting team by upskilling and retaining quality staff. Investment in employee training is crucial for organizations looking to grow and succeed. An additional benefit is that employees at organizations that provide professional development have greater job satisfaction and longevity. That makes investing in training programs important for staff retention, as…
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