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Nonprofit Management
1. Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector
2. Nonprofit Governance and Leadership
3. Strategic Planning and Program Management
4. Financial Management and Sustainability
5. Fundraising and Development
6. Human Capital Management
7. Marketing, Communications, and Advocacy
8. Technology and Information Management
9. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
10. Organizational Development and Change Management
Financial Management and Sustainability
Nonprofit Accounting Fundamentals
Accounting Principles for Nonprofits
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Standards
Accrual vs. Cash Basis Accounting
Chart of Accounts Design
Account Structure and Organization
Revenue and Expense Categories
Customizing for Nonprofit Needs
Fund Accounting Principles
Restricted vs. Unrestricted Funds
Temporarily Restricted Funds
Permanently Restricted Funds
Endowment Accounting
Revenue Recognition
Contribution Revenue
Exchange Transaction Revenue
Grant Revenue Recognition
In-Kind Contributions
Financial Statements and Reporting
Statement of Financial Position
Assets Classification
Liabilities Classification
Net Assets Categories
Statement of Activities
Revenue Categories
Expense Classifications
Change in Net Assets
Statement of Cash Flows
Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Statement of Functional Expenses
Program Expenses
Management and General Expenses
Fundraising Expenses
Cost Allocation Methods
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies
Commitments and Contingencies
Subsequent Events
Budgeting and Financial Planning
Operating Budget Development
Revenue Forecasting
Expense Planning
Budget Assumptions
Scenario Planning
Program-Based Budgeting
Cost Center Development
Direct and Indirect Cost Allocation
Full Cost Recovery
Capital Budgeting
Capital Expenditure Planning
Depreciation and Asset Management
Financing Options
Cash Flow Management
Cash Flow Projections
Seasonal Variations
Cash Reserve Policies
Line of Credit Management
Financial Controls and Risk Management
Internal Control Systems
Segregation of Duties
Authorization Procedures
Documentation Requirements
Reconciliation Processes
Fraud Prevention
Risk Assessment
Control Activities
Monitoring Systems
Whistleblower Policies
Financial Oversight Structure
Board Finance Committee
Treasurer Responsibilities
External Auditor Relationship
Risk Management
Financial Risk Assessment
Insurance Coverage
Investment Policies
Emergency Reserves
Revenue Diversification and Sustainability
Earned Income Development
Fee-for-Service Programs
Product Sales and Licensing
Consulting and Training Services
Facility Rental
Social Enterprise Models
Business Planning for Social Enterprise
Legal Structure Considerations
Market Analysis
Financial Projections
Government Funding
Grant Applications and Management
Contract Negotiations
Compliance Requirements
Reporting Obligations
Investment Management
Investment Policy Development
Asset Allocation Strategies
Endowment Management
Spending Policies
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