This free introductory three-part webinar series provides an overview of basic accounting and financial stewardship for nonprofits. The series defines nonprofit organizations and the uses of financial information for their stakeholders; discusses basic accounting concepts and financial statements; and reviews systems used for business transactions and financial statements.

This study of the U.S. nonprofit arts and cultural subsector (2008–2018) argues that overhead spending is neither inherently good nor bad, but advocates for an optimal level that supports nonprofit sustainability. The findings have implications for charity monitors, donors, scholars, and other stakeholders concerned with nonprofit accountability and effectiveness.

This brief, free self-paced interactive webinar (including a transcription) provides guidance for which disclosures are required to remain compliant with the IRS as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, including annual return forms, applications for exemption, determination letters, and acknowledgement letters for tax-deductibility of donations.

This article covers key responsibilities, codes of conduct, and ethical duties for board members, as well as sample policies for implementation.

This book provides insights into IRS-approved models of fiscal sponsorship, explains how each model works, and explores their key differences.

This article describes the unique accounting needs of nonprofit organizations and provides an overview of different factors that nonprofits should consider when adopting accounting software.

This article provides brief sample job descriptions and responsibilities for various board positions: Board Chair, Vice Chair, Committee Chair, Board Member, Secretary, and Treasurer.

This study examines how nonprofits can leverage mergers to advance their mission and goals. Analyzing 25 Chicago-area nonprofit mergers (2004-2014), it discusses diverse pathways to success, merger motivations, partner selection, negotiation challenges, and post-merger outcomes. Findings offer practical insights for nonprofits and foundations considering merger strategies.

This collection of resources from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics offers a wide array of articles and case studies on ethics in the nonprofit sector.

This report presents a case study of two museums and an aquarium that initiated administrative consolidation—a strategic restructuring model that can strengthen organizational efficiency by streamlining administrative functions and reducing costs.