Human & Social Services
How Nonprofits Spot Loss‑Leading Programs Early and Keep Their Mission Moving Forward
Key Takeaways: Identifying Loss-Leading Programs Early Nonprofit leaders balance mission and financial responsibility every day. For organizations with multiple programs, that balance grows even more complex as funding sources multiply, staffing challenges persist, and reporting expectations increase. Over time, financial pressure may emerge in subtle ways. An organization may continue to meet its obligations and […]
How Nonprofits Can Prepare for Any Financial Scenario
Key takeaways: Organizations rarely have the luxury of planning in calm conditions alone. Funding models change, costs rise, programs evolve, and expectations continue to grow. The organizations best positioned to respond are not those that predict every outcome, but those that have already done the work to understand their cost structure, program sustainability, and financial […]
Aligning Mission and Margin in LGBTQIA+ Nonprofit Finance
Some nonprofit leaders describe their financial landscape as a horizon that refuses to hold steady. For organizations serving the LGBTQIA+ community, that precarious feeling is especially familiar. Regulations shift, funding priorities change, and economic signals move in ways that require constant attention. In the middle of it all, CFOs in this sector shoulder the weight […]
LGBTQI CFO Network Conference Featured Insights from AAFCPAs
AAFCPAs was pleased to participate in the LGBTQI CFO Network Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., December 3–5, 2025. Partners Courtney McFarland and Lauren Duplin led a session, Navigating Financial Leadership in a Changing Landscape, focused on the financial challenges nonprofit CFOs face in today’s funding environment. The session covered strategic planning and budgeting, aligning your […]
Massachusetts Operational Services Division Provides EEC UFR Reporting Guidance
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) introduced changes to its contract reimbursement model that give providers greater flexibility in how costs are recognized. As a reminder, effective October 1, 2024, contracts that were once primarily unit rate now follow a mix of unit rate and cost-reimbursable structures. The change applies to both […]
Streamlining Operations with a Modern ERP System
Incompass Partners with AAFCPAs to Modernize Systems and Streamline Operations As the multi-service health and human services agency grew, despite its longstanding success, Incompass recognized the need to innovate to stay ahead of the evolving demands of the industry. Like many other large health and human services providers, the agency faced operational challenges, such as […]
Upcoming Increase in Single Audit or Program-Specific Audit Thresholds
For audits of fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will raise the threshold for requiring a single audit or program-specific audit from $750,000 to $1,000,000. Non-Federal entities receiving less than $1,000,000 in federal funds annually will no longer be required to undergo a single audit, […]
How Automation Enhances the UFR and Simplifies Nonprofit Reporting
For many Massachusetts human and social services contractors, preparing the annual Uniform Financial Report (UFR) is a significant endeavor. It is not only resource intensive and complex but presents limited flexibility and extensive redundancy. Gathering the financial details, meeting state regulations, and hitting strict deadlines consumes extensive resources for those already operating with limited staff. […]
Streamlining Operations: How Modern ERP Systems Solve Inefficiencies and Drive Growth
In this article: Complex nonprofits, especially multi-service health and human services agencies, face the daunting task of managing diverse programs, complex funding streams, and stringent compliance requirements. Fragmented systems and disjointed processes can compound these challenges, leading to inefficiencies and increased administrative workloads. The implementation of a well-designed enterprise resource planning (ERP) system offers a […]