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FP&A for Growing Nonprofits: How Vena Excels

If you’re at least somewhat struggling with the budgeting and planning process at your growing nonprofit, then chances are you didn’t stumble upon this article accidentally. If your organization hasn’t yet migrated to a full-scale Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) tool, then you’re probably either using the deficient integrated budgeting tool that came with your…

4 Ways AP Automation Can Help Nonprofit Accounting Teams During Year-End Close

With more than 20 years of accounts payable (AP) experience in various roles, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transition from paper-based processes to completely automated AP and payment processes. I know how hard it can be for those of us in the accounting space to warm up to the idea of implementing new systems and practices,…

Children’s Tumor Foundation – Fighting for Millions Across the Globe

The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) has never set its sights small. The organization was inaugurated in 1978 with the mission to end neurofibromatosis (NF) – a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves, leading to a variety of debilitating conditions. Though considered a rare disorder, NF affects 1 in every 3,000 babies born,…

The Whisper in the Ear: A Secret Fundraising Strategy for Galas

The biggest and best gifts come from direct personal conversations built on strong relationships. But how do those relationships start? Prospective donors are not always easily accessible. As major gift fundraisers, we need to be on the lookout for opportunities to connect with our prospects. One of my favorite strategies is “The Whisper in the…