NFP Partners

NFP Partners For smaller nonprofit organizations NFP provides outsourced accounting services and QuickBooks consulting.

NFP Partners is a team of accounting professionals dedicated to providing innovative financial management solutions to nonprofits and their communities by meeting them where they are and guiding them forward. The NFP Partners consulting group provides specialized accounting and fund raising software to growing nonprofit and local government organizations and is aligned as a Partner with Sage Software the publisher of Sage Fund Accounting, Fund Raising 50 and Sage Fundraising Online.

If leadership isn’t tracking KPIs, they’re making decisions with limited visibility.KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) he...
09/02/2026

If leadership isn’t tracking KPIs, they’re making decisions with limited visibility.

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) help nonprofits measure:

✔ Financial health

✔ Operational performance

✔ Mission progress

Because good leadership requires more than intuition—it requires data.

This week’s Word Wednesday explores how KPIs help organizations:

• Identify trends early

• Improve accountability

• Make smarter decisions

The right metrics can completely change how an organization operates.

What KPI does your organization monitor most closely?

Mission Money Monday 🌊 | 4 Weeks to Waves of SuccessBefore we catch the next wave, we're taking a moment to look back.La...
08/31/2026

Mission Money Monday 🌊 | 4 Weeks to Waves of Success

Before we catch the next wave, we're taking a moment to look back.
Last year, the NFP Partners team gathered for Lighthouse by the Sea—a retreat filled with learning, connection, reflection and plenty of memories.

Our retreats aren't just about stepping away from our day-to-day work. They're about stepping back together to think about where we've been, where we're going and how we can continue to show up for our clients, our team and the nonprofit community we serve.

Because our mission isn't just about accounting.

It's about CARE.
It's about DEDICATION.
And it's about making sure we're equipped to help our clients make an impact.

🌊 4 weeks until Waves of Success.

What better way to prepare for the next chapter than by revisiting where we started?

Donors are paying attention to where your money goes.One metric they often evaluate?Program Efficiency Ratio.This ratio ...
08/26/2026

Donors are paying attention to where your money goes.
One metric they often evaluate?

Program Efficiency Ratio.

This ratio measures how much of your spending directly supports programs versus administration and fundraising.

While numbers never tell the full story, transparency matters.

This week’s Word Wednesday explains:
✔ What program efficiency ratio means
✔ Why stakeholders care
✔ How nonprofits can communicate financial impact more clearly

Strong reporting builds stronger trust.

Save this post for your next board meeting discussion.

Funders and auditors know what to look for — and inflated program percentages are usually the first thing they question....
08/24/2026

Funders and auditors know what to look for — and inflated program percentages are usually the first thing they question.

These mistakes are common, but they're also avoidable with the right process in place.

The nonprofits that build donor trust are the ones whose numbers can stand up to scrutiny.

Before your next audit or grant report, it's worth a second look at how you're allocating expenses.

Payroll is often one of a nonprofit’s largest expenses.But many organizations struggle with allocating it correctly.When...
08/19/2026

Payroll is often one of a nonprofit’s largest expenses.

But many organizations struggle with allocating it correctly.

When employees support multiple:
✔ Programs
✔ Grants
✔ Departments
their payroll often needs to be distributed proportionally.

Accurate payroll allocation supports:
• Better reporting
• Stronger compliance
• Cleaner audits

This week’s Word Wednesday explains why this process matters more than most people realize.

If payroll allocation feels messy, you’re not alone.

Shared costs are where allocation gets tricky — one utility bill, three categories.The good news: auditors and funders d...
08/17/2026

Shared costs are where allocation gets tricky — one utility bill, three categories.

The good news: auditors and funders don't expect perfection, they expect a reasonable, documented method.

Time studies, square footage, headcount — the method matters less than consistency and documentation.

If your nonprofit doesn't have a written allocation methodology, now's the time to build one.

🎉 Double the Celebration Today! 🎉Today we're celebrating not one, but two amazing members of the NFP Partners team who h...
08/13/2026

🎉 Double the Celebration Today! 🎉

Today we're celebrating not one, but two amazing members of the NFP Partners team who happen to share the same birthday!

🎂 Happy Birthday to our CEO, Laura Jorstad and one of our Accounting Team Supervisor, Connie Pease!

Your leadership, expertise, and dedication help make NFP Partners the trusted partner our nonprofit clients rely on every day. From guiding organizations toward stronger financial stewardship to supporting our team with knowledge and encouragement, the impact you make extends far beyond the numbers.

Thank you both for your commitment to our mission of impacting the nonprofit world one accounting challenge at a time.

Please join us in wishing them both a wonderful birthday filled with happiness, celebration, and everything that makes the day special! 🎈🎁🎉

Winning the grant is the easy part.Staying compliant is where nonprofits often struggle.Grant funding frequently comes w...
08/12/2026

Winning the grant is the easy part.

Staying compliant is where nonprofits often struggle.

Grant funding frequently comes with:

✔ Reporting deadlines

✔ Spending restrictions

✔ Documentation requirements

And improper tracking can jeopardize future funding opportunities.

This week’s Word Wednesday breaks down why grant compliance matters more than ever.

The strongest organizations don’t just secure funding—
they build systems to manage it effectively.

Not every expense fits neatly into one bucket — and that's where most nonprofits get tripped up.Allocation often comes d...
08/10/2026

Not every expense fits neatly into one bucket — and that's where most nonprofits get tripped up.

Allocation often comes down to how time and resources are actually used, not just a job title.

Salaries, rent, technology — almost every cost can touch more than one category.

Knowing the difference protects your financials and your credibility.

Getting the donation is only the beginning.Strong nonprofits don’t just ask for support—they build relationships.Donor s...
08/05/2026

Getting the donation is only the beginning.

Strong nonprofits don’t just ask for support—
they build relationships.

Donor stewardship is the process of maintaining trust through:

✔ Communication

✔ Transparency

✔ Appreciation

And it plays a major role in donor retention.

This week’s Word Wednesday explores how stewardship impacts long-term fundraising success.

Because donors want to feel connected to impact—not just transactions.

What’s one donor stewardship practice your organization prioritizes well?

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