Posts by Eric Oliver
How Technology Can Improve Your Community Action Agencies’ Quality Framework
Reading Time: 4 minutes MIP Fund Accounting helps Community Action Agencies and Native Nations through technology to maximize their reporting framework. v
Read MoreA Great, Big Beautiful Tomorrow: Creating Success Through Technology Investment
Reading Time: 2 minutes As 2023 ticks away, progress and optimism have defined the year. Organizations are moving on from the challenges of the past few years and creating opportunities and realizing sustained success in creating a “Great, Big Beautiful Tomorrow.” MIP Fund Accounting conducted its 2023 Trends and Insights Report to quantify the state of the nonprofit, education,…
Read MoreInform Your Donor Communication Strategy: Stats and Tips for Your Success
Reading Time: 3 minutes Your nonprofit needs to use the tools and resources already available to it to reach your donors. These stats and tips on donor communication methods, your donors, and their preferred communication channels will help you achieve your goals and better support your mission. Best ways to Communicate with Donors After independent research and word-of-mouth marketing,…
Read MoreWhen and Why to Consider HIPAA Compliance
Reading Time: 3 minutes HIPAA compliance is an important consideration for any healthcare organization that may process or store any type of health information. But does this mean that every software solution your organization uses needs to be HIPAA-compliant? Don’t end up overpaying for software because of confusion around HIPAA compliance—especially when it comes to accounting software. Here is…
Read MoreAccelerate Your Team’s Performance with Community Brands University
Reading Time: 2 minutes Building a high-performing team takes a village, and partnering with experts for professional development ensures everyone is up-to-speed using the necessary tools for their roles. Regarding fund accounting, access to training can ensure errors are reduced, work is done efficiently, and resources are utilized effectively. When it comes to onboarding new team members, quality training…
Read More4 Strategies to Help Attract New Donors
Reading Time: 2 minutes Attracting and retaining donors is at the heart of nonprofit success and growth. It’s crucial for nonprofits to understand the strategies available to them to better attract, influence, and retain new donors as they work towards their missions. 1. Meet your potential donors where they are. Attracting new donors depends on your marketing and networking…
Read MoreOpening the MIP Success Toolbox: Streamlining Daily Tasks and Automating Workflows
Reading Time: 2 minutes Building something great requires the right tools. Your accounting toolbox needs to be agile, equipped, and ready to tackle any challenge as you work on your project. At MIP Fund Accounting®, we aim to give customers the tools they need to be successful. For organizations looking to add additional workflow functionality to MIP, we have…
Read MoreGetting to Know MIP’s Customer Support Team
Reading Time: 3 minutes Possessing nearly 200 years of combined experience, MIP Fund Accounting’s Customer Support team partners with customers to ensure they’re fully supported whenever a need arises. MIP’s Customer Support team exists to get to know you, your organization, and your needs. The team features several individuals with backgrounds in accounting, technology, and customer service and handles…
Read MoreFinance and Accounting Consulting for Government Agencies
Reading Time: 4 minutes For municipalities, accounting tends to look different from accounting for private companies and nonprofit organizations. Local governments often receive funding from multiple sources, such as grants and taxpayer dollars, and the strict accounting standards set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) can make finance and accounting consulting essential for government agencies. If you’re seeking…
Read MoreLights, Camera, Action! How MIP Could Have Helped Famous On-Screen Accountants
Reading Time: 2 minutes Whether working at a paper company, serving time for wrongful imprisonment, or working at a parks department in Pawnee, Indiana, Hollywood loves to lean on accountants for some of its most meaningful roles. Actors are playing accountants and having some real FUN-d with their characters. Come with us as we explore some notable accountants and…
Read MoreIt’s Always Compliance Season: Crafting Compliance in the Cloud
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s Duck Season. Rabbit Season. Duck Season. Rabbit Season. No, it’s Compliance Season, and we’re here to show you how cloud-based software simplifies nonprofit compliance. When nonprofit organizations want to increase compliance, look no further than the cloud. The cloud makes nonprofit compliance simple and has several other benefits as well. How Your Nonprofit Can…
Read MoreMission Possible: Safeguarding Your Data with MFA
Reading Time: < 1 minute Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to make your organization’s data as secure as possible. As with any industry, data privacy and security are top concerns for nonprofits. In a 2022 Nonprofit Research Study, 82% of respondents felt strongly about cloud security and believed the cloud was somewhat secure. During Cybersecurity Awareness…
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