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Our year end is December and we post the adjusting journal entries, which affects funds, by May or June of the following year. In that time, we are not able to produce financial statements for the new fiscal year. Until we can post the adjusting journal entries, then I can produce financial statements to date. Which are…
Hi everyone, I’m looking for feedback on our current donation workflow to see where we might improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, or streamline steps. We have a part-time gift entry person and another staff member who assists with gift entry. Below is our current process: Current Donation Workflow Mail Opening…
Hello everyone! This is our first "end of year" as a foundation and I'd love any tips and best practices you have to share. These are the main things we are tracking: Donation Cutoff for Tax Year Only donations received or postmarked by December 31 can be included in that tax year. For checks, use the postmark date if…
Do you accept grant applications from applicant organizations that are essentially a one-person incorporated entity (with one individual responsible for all aspects of the grant, including financial management and disbursements)? If so, how do you approach funding decisions in these situations? Do you fund this type of…
Hello, I am looking for best practices on how you are tracking bequests. We currently have an Opportunity that indicates they have a planned gift, and the beneficiary is a note. We want to find a better way to report on this. Thanks for any ideas you may have. Mary Ellen
Does anyone have suggestions for best practices when it comes to gathering data on vulnerable populations? I'd welcome articles, webinars, personal experience, etc. The practical concern of my colleagues is what information should/should not be included in Profile notes for our CRM, as well as the pros/cons of adding…
Hello everyone, I would love any suggestions for the most professional and streamlined process to mail checks to grantees. I'm looking into options so that we aren't placing physical stamps on checks, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreicated!
What are your common practices for inputting donations that have been postmarked before the end of the year, but are not deposited to the bank until the New Year?
Hello - looking to institute an external review committee and wondered if anyone might be willing to share a job description example. Thank you in advance.
Hi folks, I'm looking to connect with other community foundation colleagues who have undergone strategy shifts that made significant changes to grant processes (e.g., decreased grant amounts, sunsetting previous grantee relationships that no longer are strategy aligned). We are shifting discretionary resources to…
