Cherry Bekaert: Not-for-Profit Industry Guidance

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Cherry Bekaert

9 episodes

3 weeks ago

One of the most powerful yet often overlooked dynamics in the not-for-profit world is the alignment between finance teams and fundraising teams. While their day-to-day responsibilities may seem worlds apart, their collaboration is essential for mission success. In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Not-for-Profits podcasts, Jason Sturdevant, NFP Accounting Advisory Manager, is joined by co-host Blakeley Richard, NFP Accounting Advisory Manager, to discuss the critical alignment between finance ...

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Episodes (9/9)

Cherry Bekaert: Not-for-Profit Industry Guidance

Aligning Finance and Fundraising for Success

3 weeks ago

12 minutes

Cherry Bekaert: Not-for-Profit Industry Guidance

Managing Not-for-Profit Endowments Effectively

In today's complex financial landscape, managing an endowment effectively is more critical than ever to provide a stable source of funding that supports long-term missions. In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Not-for-Profits (NFP) podcasts, Jason Sturdevant, NFP Accounting Advisory Manager, is joined by co-host Blakeley Richard, NFP Accounting Advisory Manager, to discuss endowments in the context of educational organizations like private universities or K-12 schools. This episode also cover...

6 months ago

14 minutes

Cherry Bekaert: Not-for-Profit Industry Guidance

Not-for-Profit Accounting Advisory Success Stories

Across the Not-for-Profit sector, accounting and finance teams can often find themselves stuck in crisis mode, without a way forward or resources to solve their problems. At other times, teams can navigate the status quo, but growth or improvement is out of the question. In either instance, NFPs can find themselves in the common position of being stretched too thin. What solutions are out there? Jason Sturdevant, NFP Accounting Advisory Manager, and co-host Blakeley Richard, NFP Accounting Ad...

9 months ago

9 minutes

Cherry Bekaert: Not-for-Profit Industry Guidance

Sage Intacct: Your Solution for Nonprofit Accounting Processes

Not-for-profits (NFP) across the country often struggle with their accounting processes due to outdated software, spreadsheets and manual data entry. Sage Intacct, a cloud-based platform, can simplify accounting processes so not-for-profits can focus on the business of helping others. In this episode of our NFP podcast series, we hear about the power of Sage Intacct from Kristen Jenei, Managing Director at Cherry Bekaert, and Hina Babar, a Director at Cherry Bekaert. Tune in to learn h...

1 year ago

17 minutes

Cherry Bekaert: Not-for-Profit Industry Guidance

How the Name, Image and Likeness Policy is Changing College Athletics

On campuses around the country, the name, image and likeness (NIL) policy is revolutionizing the way student-athletes can obtain benefits while attending a college or university. As of July 2021, student-athletes can enter NIL deals if they comply with state law and the NCAA’s rules. Essentially, NIL allows college athletes to monetize their personal brand by profiting from their name, image and likeness through various opportunities such as endorsements, sponsorships, social media posts and ...

1 year ago

18 minutes

Cherry Bekaert: Not-for-Profit Industry Guidance

179D Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction for Not-for-Profits

Section 179D Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (section 179D) is an energy tax deduction created to incentivize the adoption of clean solutions in commercial buildings. Originally intended for the commercial industry, not-for-profit organizations are now able to take advantage of this notable tax deduction if they invest in energy-efficient improvements. Since not-for-profits are tax-exempt, they can allocate the energy tax incentive to a taxpaying entity working on the struct...

1 year ago

12 minutes

Cherry Bekaert: Not-for-Profit Industry Guidance

Direct Pay for Not-for-Profits

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) opened the direct pay program for not-for-profit or tax-exempt organizations to qualify for energy tax credits if they were investing in clean energy solutions. Before the IRA, there were clean energy tax credits available to tax-paying entities to take advantage of, but tax-exempt organizations couldn’t reap any benefits when choosing to invest in energy enhancements. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) often releases new guidance on energy tax credit...

1 year ago

13 minutes

Cherry Bekaert: Not-for-Profit Industry Guidance

Top Trend Predictions for Not-for-Profits in 2024

Nonprofit organizations, from social services to trade associations and charter schools, play an essential role in supporting our communities. But these organizations often[HR1] face several challenges and restrictions when it comes to fulfilling their missions. Throughout [HR2] 2024, not-for-profit (NFP) organizations will have many opportunities to increase impact and streamline operations. Matthew Socha, Not-for-Profit Practice Leader, hosted John Fedus, Partner, and Amelia Cra...

1 year ago

21 minutes

Cherry Bekaert: Not-for-Profit Industry Guidance

Not-for-Profit: Impacted by the Blackbaud Breach? Now What?

Cyber breaches like the recent Blackbaud data security incident remind us that no one is out of reach of cybercriminals. In our newest Not-for-Profit webinar, join Matthew Socha, Partner and Industry Leader of the Firm’s Not-for-Profit practice, and Steve Ursillo, Partner and Leader of the Firm’s Information Assurance & Cybersecurity practice, for a discussion on Blackbaud’s response, next steps for organizations impacted by the breach and an overview of the most common cyber control defi...

5 years ago

9 minutes