Nonprofit Standard

BDO’s Nonprofit Standard blog provides the nonprofit community with up-to-date information and forward-looking thought leadership on the industry’s critical issues.

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Enhancing Higher Education Financial Operations through Global Service Delivery

November 29, 2023
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Enhancing Higher Education Financial Operations through Global Service Delivery

November 29, 2023

BDO has been working to drive substantial improvements in the accounting and reporting process for a small liberal arts university needing more timely, reliable information to navigate a financial turnaround.

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Launching A Strong Year-End Fundraising Campaign Amid Economic Uncertainty

November 22, 2023
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Launching A Strong Year-End Fundraising Campaign Amid Economic Uncertainty

November 22, 2023

Following last year’s historic drop in nonprofit giving, many organizations are counting on a fruitful year-end fundraising campaign. Nonprofits who successfully communicate their impact and use analytics to target new funders, can improve their financial resilience into the new year.

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See How Your Organization Compares to Industry Peers in the 2023 Nonprofit Standards Benchmarking Survey

November 16, 2023
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See How Your Organization Compares to Industry Peers in the 2023 Nonprofit Standards Benchmarking Survey

November 16, 2023

Our seventh annual Nonprofit Standards benchmarking survey asked 250 nonprofit executives about the challenges and opportunities facing their organizations, as well as the strategies they are prioritizing to ensure their continued success. Download the full report to learn more.

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The Importance of a Well-Rounded Nonprofit Board

October 26, 2023
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The Importance of a Well-Rounded Nonprofit Board

October 26, 2023

Nonprofit board members need to be passionate about the mission and have the necessary experience to support it. As organizations look to 2024, they should reflect on opportunities to bolster their board composition.

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A Series on ChatGPT: How Can AI Technology Create Value in Higher Education?

September 29, 2023
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A Series on ChatGPT: How Can AI Technology Create Value in Higher Education?

September 29, 2023

Universities are connecting with and serving stakeholders in new and increasingly efficient ways by leveraging AI and chatbot technologies to revolutionize higher education operations. Institutions are increasing their competitive edge by harnessing AI capabilities to increase efficiencies, make data-driven decisions, improve student support, create personalized learning experiences and increase inclusivity in learning.

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A Series on ChatGPT: Is Academic Integrity a Thing of the Past?

July 14, 2023
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A Series on ChatGPT: Is Academic Integrity a Thing of the Past?

July 14, 2023

The capabilities of, and concerns around, artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications such as ChatGPT are rapidly growing.

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Form 990 Review: What Nonprofit Boards Should Look For

July 13, 2023
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Form 990 Review: What Nonprofit Boards Should Look For

July 13, 2023

Many in the nonprofit world know Form 990 as the all-important nonprofit tax form that details an organization’s activities and financial standing.

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Are Your Processes Innovative or Merely Electronic? Leverage Technology the Right Way

June 13, 2023
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Are Your Processes Innovative or Merely Electronic? Leverage Technology the Right Way

June 13, 2023

Here are some technologies that can improve workflows and reduce inefficient and time-consuming tasks.

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Higher Ed: Extend the HEERF III Deadline to Spend Down Funds

May 31, 2023
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Higher Ed: Extend the HEERF III Deadline to Spend Down Funds

May 31, 2023

Higher education institutions that received funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III have the opportunity to extend the deadline for up to twelve months to spend down funds. Here are the requirements for requesting the no-cost extension by the June 20 deadline.

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Fraud in Pandemic Funding Programs

April 28, 2023
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Fraud in Pandemic Funding Programs

April 28, 2023

With more than $5 trillion in COVID-19 funding disbursed through federal programs and reports alleging billions of improper payments, the government is investigating fraud within various funding streams. What should COVID funding recipients know?

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Best Practices in Subrecipient Risk Assessments and Monitoring for Federal Grant Recipients

April 7, 2023
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Best Practices in Subrecipient Risk Assessments and Monitoring for Federal Grant Recipients

April 7, 2023

This article will delve into common pitfalls around performing subrecipient risk assessments and monitoring, and the best practices for organizations looking to improve their processes in these areas.

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Demystifying Nonprofit Cost Allocations

March 30, 2023
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Demystifying Nonprofit Cost Allocations

March 30, 2023

Effective cost allocation strategies are essential to organizations’ understanding of how their resources are deployed. Here we discuss cost allocation methods that can be applied to nonprofits’ shared expenses.

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Stimulus Funding Reporting Deadlines Approach

March 23, 2023
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Stimulus Funding Reporting Deadlines Approach

March 23, 2023

Stimulus funding audits and reporting continue to impact nonprofit and for-profit entities. Evaluate your entity’s needs with a review of reporting requirements and reminder of deadlines.

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BDO FMA Transitions to BDO Nonprofit & Education Practice

March 14, 2023
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BDO FMA Transitions to BDO Nonprofit & Education Practice

March 14, 2023

In 2021, FMA joined with BDO to become known as BDO FMA. After two years of transitioning, we are pleased to welcome the team into BDO’s Nonprofit & Education specialty practice.

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Nonprofits’ Employee Morale Conundrum – Insights from our Survey

February 28, 2023
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Nonprofits’ Employee Morale Conundrum – Insights from our Survey

February 28, 2023

Nonprofits are not immune to the workforce challenges affecting other sectors of the economy. How are organizations handling the war for talent and reworking how they support employees?

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Three Key Considerations for Nonprofits in 2023

February 22, 2023
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Three Key Considerations for Nonprofits in 2023

February 22, 2023

As they plan for 2023, nonprofits should take stock of the challenges they face and consider strategic pivots to help them remain resilient, including deploying the right technologies, diversifying revenue streams and understanding how they can best support their staff.

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BDO Nonprofit & Education Practice

BDO’s Nonprofit & Education Practice is committed to serving the nonprofit community, from educational, charitable, and social organizations to foundations and trade associations to health and human services organizations. We understand the challenges facing nonprofit organizations, combining our extensive experience serving clients with industry leadership and insight to address the nuances of nonprofit financial and operations management.

The BDO Institute for Nonprofit Excellence℠ supports the efforts of the practice through a strategic commitment to the industry, making it one of the only national resources of its kind. Dedicated to providing thought leadership and educational opportunities for BDO professionals, clients, and the industry at-large, the Institute’s publications and seminars are an integral part of the practice’s client-focused work. The Institute assists client and service teams in developing innovative and practical tax, accounting and operational planning for our nonprofit clients.

The professionals of our Nonprofit & Education Practice bring together a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and expertise to help clients navigate a climate of change and complexity. Our professionals provide swift resolution of technical issues through partner-led client service teams and direct access to technical

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