July 1, 2014
Small charities have a new, simpler process for applying for tax-exempt status. The Internal Revenue Service has introduced Form 1023-EZ, a shorter application form to help small charities apply for 501(c)(3) recognition.
June 5, 2014
Based on data from 4,138 organizations that raised more than $13 billion in the prior 12 months, The Blackbaud Index reported that overall charitable giving grew 1.3 percent for the three months ending April 2014, as compared to the same period in 2013.
June 3, 2014
A Connecticut bookkeeper has been accused of embezzling more than $830,000 from a nonprofit veterans' organization, police said.
May 21, 2014
Abila today announced that advanced new features have been added to its Social CRM technology solution, netFORUM Pro version 2014.1. These features include deeper batch accounting functionality, membership renewal enhancements, and overall improvements to the user interface, further enhancing the already enjoyable user experience. Abila provides software solutions dedicated to serving dynamic membership associations, nonprofit…
May 12, 2014
BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 5 Stars FUND E-Z is easily installed in just a few minutes, and potential users are able to download a 30-day demo from the website for a trial run. A recent redesign offers users an easily navigatable ribbon-style menu similar to the ribbons found in the Microsoft Office products. Fully customizable,...…
May 12, 2014
Basic System Functions – 5 Stars The Financial Edge is available as an on-premise product or as a hosted product. Though a robust system, The Financial Edge is easily navigated, with a drop-down menu at the top of the main screen offering access to system modules. A vertical navigation bar offers quick access to all...…
May 12, 2014
BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS: 4.5 Stars 100 percent cloud-based, Aplos requires no product installation, a plus for small nonprofits with limited staff. The main user interface contains several tabs listed vertically on the left side of the screen: Dashboard, Settings, Accounts, Transactions, Contacts, and Reports. Rather than continuing as an App-based system, Aplos made the transition...…
May 12, 2014
BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 5 Stars Fully scalable, with users able to add to the core system, AccuFund is available in three versions: a traditional desktop version, an online version of the desktop product and AccuFund Anywhere, a cloud-based system which currently offers the core system modules plus Accounts Receivable and Allocation Management(these were both...…
May 12, 2014
BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 5 Stars The web-based version, Serenic Navigator Express, removes the need for Serenic personnel to install and configure the system. System implementation is wizard-driven, with ongoing product support provided by Serenic support staff as needed, though some initial training could be beneficial. Assistance with implementation is available if requested. Using Serenic...…
May 12, 2014
BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 4.75 Stars Designed by CPAs, FastFund Nonprofit Accounting is available in both Basic and Premium editions, making it a good fit for smaller nonprofits looking for a product that also offers room to grow. FastFund Nonprofit Accounting can be used with Windows or Mac Operating systems, and all data is secured...…
May 12, 2014
GMS or Grants Management Systems is nonprofit accounting and financial management software designed for larger nonprofit organizations and government entities that require grants or project management capability.
May 7, 2014
A quarterly report on the amount that Americans donate to nonprofits shows a decrease in the first quarter of the year, following several months in which the giving rate had seen increases.