February 23, 2017

A Practical Guide to the FASB ASU 2016-14 for Nonprofits

Last August, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) announced some major changes to accounting rules titled, “Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities.” By implementing these changes, the FASB hopes to bring increased visibility into nonprofit financial statements, what goes into the statements, and how the statements are presented. While this shouldn’t be a surprise…

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How to Plan for Better Nonprofit Financial Management in 2017
February 9, 2017
How to Plan for Better Nonprofit Financial Management in 2017

While 2016 might be over, 2017 is off to a fast start. It’s important for financial managers to have the right planning in place for their nonprofits in the new year. Between reports and taxes and grants and compliance, things can get lost in the mix. Don’t fear getting lost in the chaos—we put together…

Cloud Accounting Software: Everybody’s Doing It, Should Your Nonprofit?
January 19, 2017
Cloud Accounting Software: Everybody’s Doing It, Should Your Nonprofit?

If you’re like most nonprofits, you’re always on the lookout for the most effective ways to further your mission while being fiscally responsible. This often leads to outdated financial management systems for nonprofit organizations who choose to hang on to their legacy systems in an effort to save money. The problem is these legacy systems…

JMT Opens Registration for INNOVATE 2017 – Annual Conference for Nonprofit Financial Professionals
January 18, 2017
JMT Opens Registration for INNOVATE 2017 – Annual Conference for Nonprofit Financial Professionals

PATTERSON, New York (PRWEB) JMT Consulting Group announces that registration has formally opened for INNOVATE 2017. This two-day educational training conference, taking place May 16-18 at the Mohegan Sun Casino Resort in Connecticut, is specifically tailored for nonprofit financial professionals. Attendees will be eligible for up to 12 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits….

Key Fund Accounting Questions Your Board Should Be Asking
January 4, 2017
Key Fund Accounting Questions Your Board Should Be Asking

All nonprofit board members have a fiduciary responsibility to diligently oversee the fund accounting and financial operations of the nonprofits they govern. Failure to receive timely, accurate information from the organization’s finance team can prevent the board and the finance committee from successfully executing on their responsibility. This can create disastrous consequences for the board…

Fighting Spreadware: Conquering Manual Workarounds with the Right Systems
December 28, 2016
Fighting Spreadware: Conquering Manual Workarounds with the Right Systems

There is a malaise, almost like a disease, that spreads throughout offices and workforces. It happens when systems don’t do what they should or can’t offer capabilities a non-cookie cutter business structure requires. An employee can’t do it within the system, so they find a workaround outside it. There is a term for this epidemic…

Women Against Abuse Partners with JMT Consulting To Update Their Nonprofit Financial Management Solution
December 15, 2016
Women Against Abuse Partners with JMT Consulting To Update Their Nonprofit Financial Management Solution

Women Against Abuse Transitions to Intacct to save time, money and resources NEW YORK; December 13, 2016 –JMT Consulting, a leader in providing financial management solutions exclusively to nonprofits, announced today that Women Against Abuse, Inc., Philadelphia’s preeminent domestic violence agency, has selected them as their financial systems consultant to help modernize the company’s financial management….

#GivingTuesday: It’s More Than a Hashtag
December 1, 2016
#GivingTuesday: It’s More Than a Hashtag

After turkey overload on Thanksgiving and shopping overload on Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, there’s a little-known holiday called #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday was started in 2012 as a “global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.” But #GivingTuesday is more than a hashtag; it is the annual kickoff of charitable giving…

How Nonprofits Optimize Giving Tuesday with the Right Technology
November 17, 2016
How Nonprofits Optimize Giving Tuesday with the Right Technology

With bellies full and coupon clippings in hand, shoppers of America step it into high gear as soon as Thanksgiving dinner ends. There’s Black Friday, Small-Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, then (our personal favorite) Giving Tuesday. While the other days may focus on great deals for your Christmas list (while boosting the economy), Giving Tuesday isn’t…

3 Important Reasons Nonprofits Need to Switch from Quickbooks
November 11, 2016
3 Important Reasons Nonprofits Need to Switch from Quickbooks

Nonprofits, it’s time to make the switch from Quickbooks for your financial management systems. While Quickbooks may seem like an obvious answer for nonprofits, it is not the solution you need. At JMT, we have worked with over 1,000 nonprofit organizations during the last 22 years to systematically evaluate their financial reporting and operational requirements and identify…

Conquering Manual Workarounds with the Right Systems for Nonprofit Financials
Conquering Manual Workarounds with the Right Systems for Nonprofit Financials

There is a malaise, almost like a disease, that spreads throughout offices and workforces. It happens when systems don’t do what they should or can’t offer capabilities a non-cookie cutter business structure requires. An employee can’t do it within the system, so they find a workaround outside it. There is a term for this epidemic…

Nonprofits Need to Choose Management Systems and Providers with Care
November 3, 2016
Nonprofits Need to Choose Management Systems and Providers with Care

Today’s nonprofit organizations have unique operational needs that most basic software can’t support. Choosing a management system and a software provider can be a daunting process; however, these decisions are necessary for the continued success of your nonprofit. Here are several tips for finding a cloud-based management solution that meets your needs as well as an experienced…

Strengthen Nonprofit Security with Cloud-Based Management Systems
October 18, 2016
Strengthen Nonprofit Security with Cloud-Based Management Systems

  Evidence of data breaches and cyber-attacks make the headlines almost daily. These threats, in addition to increased privacy requirements, are triggering nonprofit organizations to take a more critical look at existing technology. As the chief financial officer (CFO), you need to make sure financial, employee and donor information is protected. A cloud-based management system…

How Nonprofits Can Stay Connected With Remote Workers
October 4, 2016
How Nonprofits Can Stay Connected With Remote Workers

Nonprofit organizations often rely on the support of employees, volunteers and others that work from remote locations. Staying connected to people and key data is difficult and time-consuming when relying on manual methods and outdated software. Strengthen communication and collaboration by replacing outdated software with a modern cloud-based management system.   What happens when your…

A Cloud Solution Should Provide More Value, Not Create More Work
September 21, 2016
A Cloud Solution Should Provide More Value, Not Create More Work

Nonprofit organizations need to remain focused on the mission, not distracted by software systems. Whether you have a strong IT team or not, a cloud-based financial management solution may provide more value and versatility than you may think. Here are three benefits for replacing inefficient software with a cloud-based solution. The technology available to nonprofit…

Other nonprofits are using cloud-based technology, should you?
September 14, 2016
Other nonprofits are using cloud-based technology, should you?

The world is changing and technology is leading the way. In order to remain successful in this digital era, many nonprofit organizations are replacing outdated legacy systems for more modern cloud-based financial management solutions. Making this move could also be a good idea for your nonprofit, but it’s hard to know where to start. Here…

Microsoft Excel: Great for Spreadsheets, Terrible For Budgeting
September 1, 2016
Microsoft Excel: Great for Spreadsheets, Terrible For Budgeting

Managing the finances for a nonprofit organization is no easy task. In addition to standard overhead and varying operational expenses, there are any number of financial transactions that must be associated with specific programs and services or grant-funded projects.   Excel spreadsheets are used in offices all over the world and are a great way…