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Nonprofit Accounting Best Practices

October 28, 2020 by Grace Nielsen

Nonprofit accounting can be a daunting task due to its specific and detailed nature. Here we have compiled some basic information about nonprofit accounting … [Read more...]

Risk Assessment for Nonprofits

September 22, 2020 by Grace Nielsen

Last week, we covered the types of insurance your nonprofit should consider. But how exactly do you choose what types of policies you will need for your … [Read more...]

What Types of Insurance Should a Nonprofit Consider?

September 10, 2020 by The Spokes Team

Insurance can be overwhelming for anyone, let alone for a nonprofit organization. However, it is extremely important to stay educated on the types of insurance … [Read more...]

Your Budget is Your Friend

November 9, 2018 by Spokes For Nonprofits

If it’s time to create your budget for the upcoming year, congratulations. Your nonprofit budget is your best friend and the source of direction for all of your … [Read more...]

Cannabis-related Contributions: Should you accept them?

September 20, 2017 by Spokes For Nonprofits

The growing and selling of marijuana is almost officially legal in San Luis Obispo County. In fact, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is currently … [Read more...]

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