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Risk Management in the Nonprofit World with Ted Bilich

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It’s no secret: nonprofits face a lot of challenges.

And for many organizations, understanding risk management is essential – essentially after a year like 2020. We know it’s an intimidating, but exciting, world out there. But as a nonprofit leader, we also know you have many tough decisions to make. These tough decisions are accompanied with risk – both large and small levels.

So with everything that you do, it can be challenging to know where your nonprofit might be vulnerable. That’s why Tosha Anderson, founder and CEO of The Charity CFO, brought on Ted Bilich to this week’s A Modern Nonprofit Podcast.

Ted understands risk management for nonprofits. Before founding Risk Alternatives LLC, Ted was a Distinguished Visiting Professor from Practice at Georgetown University Law Center. At Georgetown, his research focused on dispute resolution, complex litigation, preventive law, legal training, risk management, governance, and compliance.

LISTEN TO TED AND TOSHA DISCUSS RISK MANAGEMENT FOR NONPROFITS HERE! 

With their combined years of experience working for and alongside nonprofits, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Tosha and Ted discuss:

  • How nonprofits should define risk management?
  • What should nonprofits be considering and thinking about right now, in terms of risk?
  • What common and recurring risks occur when you (Ted) work with nonprofits?
  • How can nonprofits become more resilient and sustainable?
  • And more!

Ted Bilich of Risk Alternatives joins Tosha Anderson to talk about risk management in this week’s episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast!

Risk management is something that needs to be a priority for nonprofit and for-profit businesses alike―especially today. As we probably know, nothing is guaranteed in 2021. So, take a small part out of your day to understand the importance of risk management as it relates to the success and modernization of your nonprofit organization.

For listeners of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast…

If your nonprofit wants to use risk management and risk process improvement tools, check out Risk Alternatives. Ted’s organization trains and support nonprofits as they increase sustainability, identify risks, improve resilience, and gain clarity, peace of mind, and value. Visit this link to learn more. 

Risk is everywhere, especially within accounting and bookkeeping. You don’t want to leave your finances up to chance or risk. That’s why you must schedule a free consultation with Tosha Anderson to talk about how your organization can benefit from outsourcing its accounting practices. Learn more about The Charity CFO and our services here. 

And lastly, if you are looking for a community of nonprofit professionals and leaders to discuss topics like risk management and other not-for-profit topics, look no further than A Modern Nonprofit Facebook Group. It’s completely free and powered by The Charity CFO, so the amount of content and discussion is exclusive for members only! Use this link to request to join! 

Modern Fundraising: Community Centric Fundraising Movement

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Nonprofits host many of the same fundraisers time after time, year after year. But, these are all for good reason! Such efforts contribute towards the advancement of your organization’s mission as you strive to better your community. No one is shaming you for that! But, there are also several other factors that make up your fundraising strategy you may not be considering.

For example, have you considered (or are familiar with) Community-Centric Fundraising? Community-Centric Fundraising is a fundraising model that is grounded in equity and social justice. It believes in prioritizing the entire community over individual organizations, fostering a sense of belonging and interdependence, presenting work not as individual transactions but holistically, and encouraging mutual support between nonprofits.

It’s a movement led by Rachel D’Souza-Siebert, who is also a passionate advocate for collaboration, racial equity and community/movement-centered fundraising as her role at Gladiator suggests.

Because of her passion and expertise, Tosha Anderson of The Charity CFO knew Rachel was the ideal guest to invite on for a chat on the recurring and informational podcast series, A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. 

On this week’s episode, Tosha and Rachel discuss:

  • Values that shape decisions to work with clients, or to not work with clients!
  • How can nonprofits integrate community-centric fundraising into their orgs?
  • Barriers when trying to bring equity into the not-for-profit space?
  • Balancing between wants and needs when analyzing fundraising
  • And more!

LISTEN TO RACHEL AND TOSHA DISCUSS MODERN FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES ON A MODERN NONPROFIT PODCAST HERE! SUBSCRIBE FOR FUTURE EPISODES AND CONTENT! 

This is a great episode, one that anyone who wants to respect donors and build strong relationships with should not miss a single second of. That’s why you should also subscribe to our podcast for future episodes!

Rachel D’Souza-Siebert joins Tosha on this week’s episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast!

Lastly, interested in discussing fundraising, nonprofit management and more with other listeners and nonprofit leaders? Join us in A Modern Nonprofit Facebook Group, where these discussions are frequent and ongoing. Join hundreds of like-minded professionals today!

Scaling Your Nonprofit: Moving from a Solo Operating to a Team with Travis Johnson

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Your nonprofit organization is only as strong as its weakest link. And if your nonprofit was previously a solo operation, and now more recently evolving to a team, then you need to know the importance of scaling.

Every nonprofit will have to determine what and when they need to scale itself as an organization. When expanding your organization, you need to consider important points like its infrastructure, budget, team members and even strategy as it relates to your mission. These are so important!

However, “scale” can mean many things. To ensure that you can grow your nonprofit through the most successful way possible, you need to ensure that your organization has certain structures in place that will make for a long-term future you can be proud of.

If you want to learn all there is about scaling your nonprofit, then you need to listen to this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. In this week’s episode, Travis D. Johnson of the Nonprofit Architect Podcast joins forces with Tosha Anderson of The Charity CFO for an in-depth discussion geared towards board members, charity leaders and aspiring nonprofit professionals.

LISTEN TO TRAVIS AND TOSHA DISCUSS HOW TO SCALE YOUR NONPROFIT HERE. 

On this episode, the two converse about important questions such as:

  • What do nonprofits need to scale so they can get paid?
  • What processes need to be in place in order for this to happen?
  • What is holding nonprofits back from taking these steps?
  • Does this process work for solo operations?
  • And more!

Travis Johnson is this week’s guest on A Modern Nonprofit Podcast!

It’s a great episode for any listener wanting to learn more about reaching your organizational growth goals and how scaling will effectively manage your expansion, if done correctly. You shouldn’t take on the challenges of the nonprofit sector alone! And fortunately, you don’t have to.

Here’s how podcast listeners like you are tackling challenges within the nonprofit sector

We’ve had many new listeners request a free consultation with Tosha and her team of expert, certified public accountants at The Charity CFO after recognizing that their organization’s structure and bookkeeping were in desperate need for improvement across a variety of areas. Our team performs outsourced accounting work for hundreds of nonprofits and we want to walk alongside your nonprofit to help you save money, modernize and truly achieve its mission. Check out our services here. 

Aside from Tosha, Travis Johnson is the current host of The Nonprofit Architect, which is the only nonprofit podcast dedicated to giving you the actionable steps needed to build a stronger nonprofit. He has interviewed tons of nonprofit leaders, business leaders, and consultants in order to help you say no to more work and say yes to more donations. Check out his podcast series here. 

Lastly, make sure you subscribe to both A Modern Nonprofit Podcast and The Nonprofit Architect! Hear something that stood out to you in this week’s episode? Share your thoughts with A Modern Nonprofit Facebook Group, which you can request to join here. There’s hundreds of nonprofit professionals conversing about topics and challenges they face across their organization. It’s one big, exciting think tank. Don’t miss out!

How to Create a Budget for Grant Writing

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You may have asked yourself any of the following questions, “What is grant writing? Why do I need to worry about a budget? How can my organization build credibility”

As you may know, there are many specifics that are involved within the grant writing process. While a budget is an important part of the grant proposal, there are many other important details that you don’t want to skim through as these relate to your grant writing practices, which impacts the overall success of your not-for-profit.

A Modern Nonprofit Podcast tackles these important considerations, and more, in the latest episode of the highly-successful, informative audio series. Powered by The Charity CFO, Tosha Anderson welcomes Kate West, the CEO of the Fundraising Lab, to discuss how listeners can create a budget for grant writing.

LISTEN TO HOW TO CREATE A BUDGET FOR GRANT WRITING EPISODE OF A MODERN NONPROFIT PODCAST HERE

Some questions that Tosha and Kate cover during this episode include:

  • How to create a grant budget – what does a grant funder want to see? What do they DO with the budget presented?
    • How to plan for growth and do a time study?
  • How to quantify / demonstrate the value to volunteers and unpaid staff? Why is this important?
  • What income categories are most commonly used by nonprofits? Why are these distinctions important?

As a fundraising consultant with more than 25 years of experience, Kate boasts experience with professional instruction of grant writing skills and provides grant writing services for nonprofits in need. For nonprofit leaders interested in grant writing assistance, you need to check out Kate’s Grant Writing 101 course and additional mini courses.

 

 

For listeners of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, use the added discount code to “How to Create a Grant Budget” mini course, which will provide $9 off the regular $29 regular course price. For course access, visit Kate’s website and also make sure to check out her Instagram page.

 

What Questions Should Nonprofit Leaders Be Asking?

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“Accounting can get messy. Systematize and document your processes, and delegate to the appropriate roles.”

That was just one of the practical, but necessary, pieces of advice that Tosha Anderson, founder & CEO of The Charity CFO, shared as a guest on the latest episode (No.87) of the Path Podcast.

Hosted by Dr. Patton McDowell, this episode dives into the specifics of nonprofit leadership. Further, individuals in this type of role need a wide range of skills and experiences to be successful.

Discussed in this episode of the Path Podcast

But, no single leader can manage all of the technical aspects of a growing enterprise without help. So, this episode is for any nonprofit leader who is looking to find answers to key questions such as:

  • What important contracts and agreements should you be focused on?
  • Why is it hard for people and your fundraisers to get along?
  • What is the best way to manage the accounting and bookkeeping part of your business?
  • And more!

If you are new in your leadership position, you may not even know where to begin. Fortunately, look no further than this podcast episode to get you started!

Next Steps for Nonprofit Leaders and Listeners

Interested in learning more about Patton and PMA Consulting? Need help identifying your organization’s points of pain? Looking to build a plan to knock them out? Hoping for the resources to help you be at your best? Then you need to check out this Patton’s website. 

Did you realize that your accounting, bookkeeping and financial thought leadership is a point of pain for your nonprofit? Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION with Tosha Anderson and her team here.

A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Diversity and Inclusion (S1E1)

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Nonprofit enthusiast and Founder/CEO of The Charity CFO Tosha Anderson is proud to announce the launch of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. Powered by The Charity CFO, this podcast will take listeners on a journey, as Tosha and her guests talk about relevant topics in the nonprofit sector.

Each episode will feature a lighthearted and informative discussion. Tosha Anderson said A Modern Nonprofit Podcast is a tool like no other for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes.

“While paving my path and finding my footing in life, I have found my true purpose of helping nonprofit organizations do the same,” said Tosha. “Through this podcast, the ability to connect and help so many individuals will only grow, which will make the nonprofit community as a whole stronger. I am looking forward to bringing on industry leaders and participating in conversations that will help my listeners evolve their nonprofits.”

In the inaugural episode, Tosha sits down with Veer Up founder Eileen McGhee to talk all things diversity and inclusion. The two experienced leaders discuss how to define words like diversity and inclusion, then conduct an in-depth conversation about how nonprofits can truly be open to all ideas and views.

This podcast is designed for nonprofit leaders and listeners alike. To truly experience A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, you must do the following:

  1. Listen to the first episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite streaming service!
  2. Head to The Charity CFO YouTube and subscribe to watch full episodes and snippets from the podcast.
  3. If you’re on Facebook, search “A Modern Nonprofit Facebook Group” to request access to the already-growing online community, where nonprofit leaders discuss strategies, share tips and converse about personal experiences. All are welcome!
  4. Follow The Charity CFO on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest episode updates, nonprofit information and deals related to nonprofit bookkeeping and outsourcing for your accounting.

 

Curious as to how The Charity CFO could help your nonprofit in terms of financial accounting, bookkeeping or outsourcing? Check out what we have to offer you and request a meeting with us today.

Tosha is a CEO & Family Vacationer: Podcast with The John Garrett

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It’s important that you maintain a health work-life balance, and find hobbies or interests that can distract you from a lengthy email inbox or miscellaneous tasks that can sometimes be frustrating.

That’s why Tosha Anderson, founder and CEO of The Charity CFO, recently went on The John Garrett Podcast to talk about her passion for traveling around the world with her family. In this episode, Tosha speaks on the importance of travelling and how it motivated her to start her own firm.

LISTEN TO TOSHA ANDERSON ON THE JOHN GARRETT PODCAST HERE.

Additionally, Tosha highlights the importance of having a solid company culture, which encourages her colleagues to pursue their hobbies.

Later in the episode, she discusses the benefits of implementing creativity into accounting practices. It’s a light-hearted episode with a lot of cool information, one that you can listen to if you want to learn more about company culture and feeling inspired to follow your passions.

Check out our services if you want help with your nonprofit or its accounting practices, so you can best build a company culture that inspires you to chase your passions- like Tosha has.