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Leslie Callahan | Jul. 30, 2026

Leadership Field Note 06 – The Loneliness of Leadership and What to Do With It

Leadership can feel isolating. Every decision you make affects people, projects, and the future of the organization. You often carry…

Anna Lovegren | Jul. 8, 2026

How to Build an Effective Nonprofit Board at Every Stage of Growth

One thing every new not-for-profit organization can expect is change. As the organization matures, its board of directors must also…

Kendra Raich | Apr. 20, 2026

Anna Lovegren Named to Forbes America’s Best-In-State CPAs List

We’re proud to share that Anna Lovegren, CPA and Partner at Boyum Barenscheer, has been named to the Forbes America’s…

Jasmin McKenzie | Apr. 9, 2026

How Financial Transparency Strengthens Nonprofit Donor Relationships

Improve nonprofit financial transparency with clear reporting, accessible financial statements, and consistent accounting practices.

Jasmin McKenzie | Mar. 10, 2026

When Nonprofit Teams Don’t See Eye to Eye on Financial Reporting

Tension between Accounting and Development teams is more than a simple workplace issue. It can have real financial consequences for…

Anna Lovegren | Mar. 5, 2026

Forecasting Revenue Under Uncertainty: A Practical Guide for Nonprofits

If your nonprofit is facing more questions than answers about future funding, you’re not alone. Operating deficits are becoming increasingly…

Anna Lovegren | Jan. 26, 2026

Internal Red Flags That May Indicate Shaky Nonprofit Health

With cost-of-living concerns, interest rates and federal funding cuts continuing to be prominent in the headlines, many nonprofit leaders are…

Jasmin McKenzie | Dec. 31, 2025

Control Expenses and Improve Efficiency by Monitoring Financial Ratios

In general, not-for-profits should work with professional financial advisors to ensure they’re complying with the IRS’s rules for tax-exempt organizations…

Anna Lovegren | Dec. 19, 2025

Does Your Board Understand the Meaning of “Fiduciary”?

“Fiduciary” is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days. But what does it really mean and to…

Anna Lovegren | Dec. 1, 2025

Nonprofits: Tax Rules for Holiday Gifts and Celebrations

There’s nothing wrong with giving staffers and volunteers holiday gifts or throwing a party for them. ’Tis the season! Just…

Jake Kriegler | Oct. 30, 2025

Understanding Employee Benefit Plan Audit Requirements: What Employers Need to Know

If your company offers a 401(k), profit-sharing, or other employee benefit plan, you may be required to have an annual…

Becky Gibbs | Sep. 12, 2025

How Can You Build a Better Nonprofit Budget?

You might also want to perform some budget modeling, where you game out different scenarios. Consider your options if, for…