October 28, 2021
JMT Consulting and Vena as Life Saving Tools
Tools to Navigate a Nonprofit Budget Process In the past few years, we, as a whole, have learned that there’s no excuse for working with outdated technology, especially when it comes to the process of budgeting. When we talk with nonprofits about their budget process, it’s usually accompanied by moans and groans about what an…
August 5, 2021
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in NonprofitsDiversity and inclusion are specifically important concepts in the nonprofit sector because nonprofits are created to serve the community, made up of people from different backgrounds including different races, ages, genders, and abilities.
July 30, 2021
Generating Reliable Revenue for your NonprofitOptimize key sources of revenue for Nonprofits such as fees from programs, goods, or services, government grants, and investments with JMT.
July 27, 2021
Attributes of Grant-Winning CharitiesGrants are usually awarded because the charity presents a set of intangible reasons that helped convince the foundation staff and board to make the commitment How often do we find ourselves feeling more than a touch of envy when we hear of another charity – much like our own – winning a grant? Followed by…
July 26, 2021
Nonprofit Passion and the Need to Digitally TransformNonprofit organizations need very strong fund accounting and grant management support I admit I am new to the technology world of nonprofits, having come from enterprise solutions in the manufacturing and supply chain world for multi-billion-dollar organizations. Though nonprofit organizations tend to be much smaller, that does not seem to make their needs for certain…
July 22, 2021
Can Nonprofits Make Money?In order to function and truly be successful at reaching its goals, a nonprofit must conduct itself as a business, and yes, that means making money It’s a common misconception that nonprofits must end their fiscal year with a balance of zero dollars, or close to it, in order to make their mission successful and…
June 8, 2021
MIP vs. QuickBooks: Affordable Accounting Software for NonprofitsExplore whether MIP or Quickbooks is the better accounting software for your nonprofit based on the key differences. Replacing an introductory accounting solution like QuickBooks with a mid-market product such as MIP Fund Accounting is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit will make. And one of the most difficult. Upgrading to an objectively…
June 1, 2021
Nonprofit Self-Esteem: The Columbia SyndromeMany nonprofits feel the weight of being “less than…” Does your nonprofit’s self-esteem suffer from The Columbia Syndrome? Peter Heller is the Founder of Heller Fundraising Group, a New York City-based fundraising consulting firm that works with local, national and international nonprofits on capital campaigns. This post was originally published on the Heller Fundraising Group…
May 27, 2021
Drive Efficiency and Success with Sage Intacct: Learn More at Wednesday WisdomOn Wednesdays, Sage Intacct product experts will share best practices, tips, and other ways Sage Intacct’s innovation and existing modules can help you get the most out of your Sage Intacct investment. If you can’t join on Wednesdays, register anyway and you’ll be able to watch a recording on demand. These sessions are around 30…
May 25, 2021
Sage Intacct Budgeting & Planning vs. VenaWith FP&A software becoming important for nonprofits, learn how to pick the right solution from two leading options. Sage Intacct Budgeting & Planning vs. Vena: Two Great Options, One Right Choice As nonprofits contend with rising expectations, increasing competition, and evolving funding sources, the need for effective financial planning and analysis becomes urgent. Most nonprofits…
May 17, 2021
Nonprofits & Cybersecurity: The Rising Risk of AttackCybersecurity is becoming a serious issue for nonprofits. Learn why everyone is at risk and how to put effective defenses in place before it’s too late. Nonprofits and Cybersecurity: Why Mission-Driven Organizations are at Increased Risk of Attack Nonprofits are not immune to cyber attacks. On the contrary, they are at greater risk than ever…
May 12, 2021
Sage Intacct vs. MIP Fund Accounting: The Ultimate Comparison Guide for Nonprofit Financial ProfessionalsSage Intacct or MIP Fund Accounting power a large percentage of all the finance departments in the nonprofit sector Out of a crowded market for accounting solutions, nonprofits consistently choose Sage Intacct or MIP Fund Accounting. These two solutions power a large percentage of all the finance departments in the nonprofit sector, but a few…
April 29, 2021
3 Essential Technologies Every Nonprofit Finance Department Needs in 2021Is Your Nonprofit Evolving as Technology Evolves? Technology is constantly evolving — and so is your nonprofit and the roles within it. Do you feel confident that your nonprofit is set up in a way that allows it to evolve with a changing technological landscape while still keeping its mission top of mind? If you…
April 26, 2021
How to Add a New MIP User AccountRecently hired a new member to your nonprofit finance team and need to set up a new user account in your MIP Fund Accounting system? The process of adding a new MIP user account consists of 2 steps: 1. Create the user account and select the database(s) that the account will have access to: Go…
April 21, 2021
Sage Intacct User Management – Creating and Deleting User AccountsModify Your Sage Intacct Users or be Ready for Surprises Do you like receiving surprise invoices? Of course not! Who does? At JMT, we want to spare our clients the annoyance and anxiety of receiving unexpected invoices. The main culprit for them? User modifications. Like any workplace, nonprofit organizations experience occasional employee turnover. When staff turnover does…
March 18, 2021
Who’s Who: How JMT Clients Can Get The Help They NeedIt is the goal of every department at JMT to deliver an extraordinary client experience. While clients in active implementation are in regular contact with their project manager and consultant team, our long-term clients have ongoing requests for JMT that go beyond software tech support — this post will help you determine who to go…
March 15, 2021
How to Submit a Sage Intacct Enhancement RequestDo you have an idea for a feature or setting in Sage Intacct that you want to see included in future releases? No matter how powerful a system is, there is always room for new features that can help make your job easier, faster, or give you greater insights into your organization. Sage Intacct’s Idea…
