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Ever wanted to get help running your nonprofit, but didn’t know where to turn? Did you know you need a nonprofit accountant, but that billable rate was too high? Check out the Nonprofit Ace Podcast. We’re here to help the overwhelmed nonprofit leader reduce their anxiety about money so they can focus on making an impact. We keep the episodes under 15 minutes so you can fit us in and not think about an invoice.:)
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In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes: Opportunity and Pressure Risks for Fraud. Enjoy!
Have you heard of the Janice Carlstrom case from California? Just what drove her to commit fraud? In this episode, I share how you can prevent similar opportunities for crime via banking reconciliation and internal/external pressures your staff may face inside and outside work - which could lead them down a dangerous path if left unchecked.
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Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes: Protecting Organizational Programming From Fraud; enjoy!
It’s time to narrow down the focus to help protect your organization. In this episode, we look at the roles of everyone involved - from board directors and financial staff to donors, volunteers, and paid workers- in ensuring that programs are running safely while protecting against potential fraud or misuse of finances. Additionally, we also explore strategies for knowing when it's time to shut down a program before risk elevates beyond manageable levels!
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes: Staffing Safeguards for Risk Prevention. Enjoy!
Are you going beyond the basics to ask more complex questions that impact your organization's management and financial well-being? In this episode, I dive deeper into topics such as informing personnel of disciplinary guidelines, screening current and potential employees thoroughly, tracking turnover rate frequency for better budgeting decisions, and auditing training practices regularly. Knowing these key elements means being prepared to prevent fraud risks within an organization!
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Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes: Holding Management Accountable to Prevent Fraud. Enjoy!
Too often, we put blind faith in management regarding decision-making and financial matters. In this episode, I share the importance of accountability - questioning our leaders for greater transparency and safeguards against fraud. We examine a few things: Who is responsible? How easily available are those financial reports? And most importantly-- how quickly are they published so everyone involved can see them right away? Let’s delve into these critical issues that help foster an open organizational culture!
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes: Organizations in Action Enjoy!
Organizations that are all talk, no action won't get far! If you want to prove your worth and set yourself up for success, consider giving access to the right people in your organization. In this episode, I share how you can put procedures into place around safeguarding sensitive information. Putting these best practices into motion for maximum benefit is a must if you're serious about protecting data!
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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
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In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes: A Peek Inside a Fraud Risk Assessment Enjoy!
In this episode of Nonprofit Ace, I am sharing how you can use a fraud risk assessment to protect your nonprofit from financial misappropriation and fraud. We go through each step in detail so that you can develop an effective plan for avoiding these costly irregularities. If you are ready to learn the steps you need to know about when designing your own preemptive measures, this episode is for you!
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
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In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes: Segregating Duties to Avoid Financial Risk Enjoy!
Secure the future of your non-profit by establishing a system that assigns tasks among your team members. In this episode, I share how separating responsibilities can help you safeguard against minor mix-ups morphing into major financial frauds down the line! Play it safe and ensure everyone has clear roles - this will pay dividends in preventing costly pitfalls later.
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
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In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes: Creating Internal Controls for Your Organization Enjoy!
Are you prepared to face financial risk in your non-profit? In this episode, I share the smart steps necessary for having critical internal controls and creating effective processes, procedures, and laws - all essential pieces that will reinforce security & prevent chaos from arising should an emergency strike! Don't be caught off guard by unexpected organizational risks; stay alert & ready with these proactive strategies.
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
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In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes from Season 7, Episode 10: Creating a Fundraising Timeline, Enjoy!
Is the timing of your annual campaign or your major fundraiser the right timing? Maybe you have a financial drought in the middle of the year, but you don’t do your fundraisers until the Fall. In this episode, I discuss what you may need to consider when planning your fundraisers to suit your budgets and financial needs better.
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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
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In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes from Season 7, Episode 1: Learning to Read Financial Statements, Enjoy!
Do you know the top things nonprofit leaders want to know about financial statements? They want only three things, so let's be clear on what those are and where you can find them. In this episode, I’m diving into the importance of understanding your organization's financial statement and how this allows your Board of Directors and staff to be on the same page.
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