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** Currently On Break** 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.:)
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
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In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes from Season 5, Episode 4: Avoiding Misappropriation with Documentation; enjoy!
Are you too trusting when it comes to approving the use of funds? You may be unclear on how to set boundaries or have a better approach to requesting documentation to support your decisions. In this episode, I share how you can implement better procedures, documentation, and oversight when making decisions.
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Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
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In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes from Season 3, Episode 3: Governance Isn't Just About the Board, Enjoy!
Do you believe governance is 100% the board's job and responsibility? Maybe governance is a concept you need help wrapping your mind around and understanding. In this episode, Rachel Miller-Bleich shares how each member of your organization has the knowledge and experience they can bring to the table to embrace how much governance matters.
Rachel Miller-Bleich is a nonprofit board governance professional, passionate about helping organizations master good governance practices. She is experienced in managing programs and processes such as board/committee administration, nominations & elections, appointments, and awards programs. Rachel organizes and facilitates orientation and onboarding programs to help board and committee members realize success in their roles. She also helps educate colleagues and leaders in critical areas such as volunteer support, committee management, and meeting facilitation.
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Thanks for joining us on the Nonprofit Ace podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more nonprofit organizations who want to connect their financial information to their mission.
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes from Season 4, Episode 3: Create a Wishlist, Enjoy!
Is budget season the most stressful time in your organization? You and your team may be scratching your heads trying to figure out how you will come up under budget and complete it in time. In this episode, I share how you can alleviate some of that stress by taking action and planning your budget throughout the year.
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Thanks for joining us on the Nonprofit Ace podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more nonprofit organizations who want to connect their financial information to their mission.
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
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In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes from Season 4, Episode 4: Collaborate, Enjoy!
Are you mission-focused? Does your organization fund the budget for what you can get approved? If you're only thinking about what people are willing to support, you're focusing on something other than the people you say you want to serve. In this episode, I share how you can collaborate with those who can truly help you accomplish your mission.
Connect with Chyla:
Thanks for joining us on the Nonprofit Ace podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more nonprofit organizations who want to connect their financial information to their mission.
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
In this last episode, of our ten most popular. We go back to Season 5, Episode 5, Examining Rodeo Austin Accountant Million Dollar Theft, enjoy!
Are you doing a background check on your new hires? Do your employees complete thorough expense reports? You could be missing out on some significant red flags that could cost you the trust of your funders.
I'm sharing how you can spot red flags in your organization and what you can do to have processes and protection in place to ensure all funds go where they are supposed to.
If you want to continue the conversation, find me on LinkedIn and send me a DM! I would love to hear more about you and your nonprofit!
Are you enjoying the show? Be sure to leave a rate and review of the show! I'd love to hear from you.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes, Season 2, Episode 1, So, What's the 990, enjoy!
What is the IRS Form 990? Why do we need to complete it for our organization, and why is it important to the public and IRS? Maybe you think you are filling it out, but you are actually completing the 990 N and missing out on the benefits of filling out the complete 990.
In this episode, I explain what the 990 is, how to and when to file electronically, and why the 990 might be returned.
If you want to continue the conversation, find me on LinkedIn and send me a DM! I would love to hear more about you and your nonprofit!
Are you enjoying the show? Be sure to leave a rate and review of the show! I'd love to hear from you.
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes, Season 5 Episode 1, the first episode of Nonprofit Ace, Let’s Talk About Compensation. Enjoy!
Are people working in your organization for the love of the cause or the pay? It might make sense to hire someone who doesn't care about the income. However, studies show you should. Do you know what comparable organizations are paying?
In this episode, I share why your compensation will benefit your organization. I also share how having competitive pay can pay off ethically for you.
If you want to continue the conversation, find me on LinkedIn and send me a DM! I would love to hear more about you and your nonprofit!
Are you enjoying the show? Be sure to leave a rate and review of the show! I'd love to hear from you.
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes from Season 1, Episode 10, Storytime, enjoy!
Does your balance sheet make sense to you? Do you see trends like your liabilities are high, your cash flow is high, or you are holding on to cash for some reason? Your balance sheet and income report can be confusing, but there are some things you should know.
In this episode, I will share what you should be doing to check if your financial statements are telling a story that makes sense.
If you want to continue the conversation, find me on LinkedIn and send me a DM! I would love to hear more about you and your nonprofit!
Are you enjoying the show? Be sure to leave a rate and review of the show! I'd love to hear from you.
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes from Season 1, Episode 3, Before You Start the Nonprofit, enjoy!
Do you feel called to start a nonprofit? Is the lack of information and knowledge in creating one holding you back? Maybe you don't know where to start, how to gather people for a board, or how to get started with the IRS. It can be scary to make that leap, but when your passion for helping others is strong, everything else will follow.
In this episode, I will share answers to some of my most frequently asked questions when starting a nonprofit organization.
"Continue the process. Go slow. Take your time. You don't have to become a nonprofit organization right away. You can always get your status later." - Chyla Graham.
If you want to continue the conversation, find me on LinkedIn and send me a DM! I would love to hear more about you and your nonprofit!
Are you enjoying the show? Be sure to leave a rate and review of the show! I'd love to hear from you.
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
In this episode, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes from Season 4, Episode 11, Full Interview: Cherrise Wilks. Enjoy!
Has your organization worked with multiple agencies to help you with your programs and projects? Maybe you feel like you are still at square one, and the only thing that has changed is your budget when hiring someone else to help you achieve your goals.
In this episode, I talk with Cherrise Wilks about her role in helping governments, businesses, and nonprofits that lack proper organizational structure and helping them achieve multiple revenue streams for their programs and projects.
Cherrise is a giver of information, guidance, counsel, and mercy, with a mission to serve others, meet their goals, and find resources. She's an experienced administrator with over 18 years in federal, state, and local government and the nonprofit sectors. Ms. Wilks recently served as an emergency manager/community development specialist and formally as a hazard mitigation grant specialist for the US Department of Homeland Security. Her firm has secured more than 77 million and managed 300 million in federal, state, and private grant contracts, loan tax credits, and sponsorships. Additionally, Ms. Wilks has directly managed local government budgets of 40 million in general operating funds and identified over 5.7 million local government operational costs. Ms. Wilks holds a BS in Family, Child and Consumer Sciences from Florida State University and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of North Florida, and professional credentials in community real estate development, contract management, and grants management.
Advice shared in this episode:
- Introducing Cherrise Wilks (1:04)
- Celebrating her most significant grant award (2:22)
- How Cherrise helps her clients (3:23)
- Bringing Affinity to life (6:12)
- The decision to include nonprofits (8:19)
- Working with nonprofits in a long-term capacity (11:47)
- Who Cherrise works with (14:25)
- Cherrise's advice for working with others (16:17)
- The best tools for your organization (18:44)
- Cherrise's best advice (21:23)
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If you want to continue the conversation, find me on LinkedIn and send me a DM! I would love to hear more about you and your nonprofit!
Are you enjoying the show? Be sure to leave a rate and review of the show! I'd love to hear from you.