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Good Nonprofit Board Governance By Rob Faulk and Nathan Davis

Key Steps to Good Nonprofit Board Governance Effective nonprofit boards play a vital role in safeguarding the organization’s overall health and stability. Yet many nonprofit leaders and board members do not fully understand what good board governance entails. As defined in The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance from BoardSource, board governance is the board’s legal authority…

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The New Lease Accounting Standards By Lisa D. Wabby

Planning for the New Accounting Standard for Your Leases It is time to learn and plan for a new accounting standard related to your lease. One  significant update is ASC 842, Leases. Under this new accounting standard, organizations that lease assets will now be required to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for operating…

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Important Accounting and Auditing Updates By Junice Jones and Frank Jakosz

Important Accounting and Auditing Updates for Nonprofits Several accounting and auditing standards updates go into effect in 2020 and 2021. Nonprofits need to understand these changes and plan for effective implementation. Below is an overview of three of the key changes and how they may affect your organization. We’ll discuss these and other updates in…

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Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting Issues By Brown and Jakosz

3 Key Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting Issues There have been many changes in not-for-profit accounting and auditing standards recently, along with other reporting developments and considerations. Here’s a look at three of the most significant issues your organization should be aware of. Non-financial Gifts-in-Kind Many not-for-profit organizations rely on donations of nonfinancial gifts-in-kind (GIK) —…

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Effective Coaching By Heather Mausz

Tips for Effective Coaching As more organizations move away from standard performance reviews in favor of coaching programs that focus on the reward of career growth, many leaders find they need guidance on how to make a coaching program successful. Success relies on both coaches and those being coached keeping a few key things in…

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A Coaching Culture By Heather Mausz

Instilling a Coaching Culture Many organizations have made a strategic decision to depart from the traditional employee performance review system in favor of the more growth-minded option of coaching. In coaching, an employee is paired with a senior employee who works with them on their career progression. For decades, organizations have evaluated employees based on…

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Generational Diversity By Heather Mausz

Managing Generational Diversity in the Workplace Many employers have preconceived notions about who a person is based on their generation. Perhaps they see Millennials as entitled or Baby Boomers as stuck in their ways, and it’s hard to imagine how a generation with a reputation for enjoying less work and more play can coexist with…

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New Financial Statement Model By Fran Brown

The New Financial Statement Model and What Nonprofits Need to Know About FASB ASU 2016-14 The nonprofit financial statement model changes are finally here. FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14 is the most significant update to nonprofit financial reporting standards in 25 years, and it is in effect for fiscal years beginning after December 15,…

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Christian Leadership Alliance Member Spotlight: CapinCrouse

Christian Leadership Alliance Founder’s Council Member: CapinCrouse CapinCrouse, knows you need more than services — you need insight and real-world solutions that fit your organization. Nonprofit organizations are under ever-increasing pressure, from increased public scrutiny and competition for resources to ever-changing regulatory, legal, and financial accounting requirements. To accomplish your mission of changing lives, it’s…

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Outcomes Academy: Time for Online Fall Registration 2017

Let Fall be your season of professional growth! Fall is in full swing and there is no better time for you to get into your professional back-to-school rhythm. Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) presents its Fall 2017 Outcomes Academy – Online line-up.  CLA Leaders are committed to lifelong learning and going the extra mile to do…

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