June 26, 2013
Taxpayer Advocate cites lack of checks and balances in IRS nonprofit screening
National Taxpayer Advocate Identifies Priority Issues for Upcoming Year; Reports on Exempt Organization Review Concerns
June 20, 2013
Charitable giving starts to rise from lows of recession
Philanthropic giving is inching its way back up, but the country has not returned to its pre-recession levels of generosity.
June 12, 2013
Is this non-profit charity group a scam?
Peer through the window of Project Cure's headquarters in East Manatee, Florida, and you'll see a mattress and box spring leaning against a wall, an old chandelier on the ground and some Christmas tree bulbs high on a shelf. No office furniture was visible.
June 10, 2013
Small nonprofits getting cut in healthcare tax credit
Due to the federal budget impasse, certain small non-profits nationwide will see an 8.7 percent cut in a federal tax credit they have received since 2010 for providing health care insurance for their employees.
May 31, 2013
N. Carolina bill would require hospitals to collect sales taxes
Large nonprofits in North Carolina -- including many hospitals -- would for the first time in decades be required to pay some sales taxes under a Senate bill introduced Thursday.
May 29, 2013
Blackbaud Gives a Financial Edge for Non-Profit Accounting
Non-profit organizations come in all sizes, from international relief agencies to local sports leagues, but they also have a varying range of complexity when it comes to their accounting needs. For Hume Lake Christian Camps, these challenges are abundant.
May 27, 2013
Non-Profits Need More Than Traditional Small Business Accounting Software
2013 review of accounting systems for not-for-profit organizations.
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge
Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge800-443-9441www.blackbaud.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: The Financial Edge from Blackbaud is ideally suited for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations, and government entities that have complex management and reporting needs, as well as the need for comprehensive donor and grant management capability. Strengths Excellent...…
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits
AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits877-872-2228www.accufund.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits is a fully integrated nonprofit software product ideally suited for mid-sized nonprofits that require program flexibility along with solid accounting functionality. Strengths Scalable product, with long list of add-on modules available Available in both...…
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Cougar Mountain Software — Denali FUND
Cougar Mountain Software — Denali FUND800-390-7073www.cougarmtn.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: Small to mid-sized organizations would benefit the most from Denali, which offers easy system setup, the ability to handle multiple fund accounts, and an affordable price tag. Strengths Great user interface Extensive help function Scalable, with the ability...…
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Serenic Navigator 2013
Serenic Navigator 2013877-737-3642www.serenic.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: Serenic Navigator from Serenic Software is well-suited for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). Completely integrated, Serenic offers users a robust financial management suite of products; although the recent development of Serenic Navigator Online means...…
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Sage 50 Nonprofit Accounting 2014
Sage 50 Nonprofit Accounting 2014na.Sage.comwww.Sage50Accounting.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: Sage 50 (formerly Peachtree) Nonprofit Accounting is an ideal fit for smaller nonprofit organizations. While terminology is not necessarily nonprofit specific, it contains a solid selection of management tools and good reporting capability. Strengths Affordably priced Excellent help functionality...…