Nonprofit
2025 HRSA Site Visit Protocol Updates Refine Compliance Expectations
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released its 2025 updates to the Health Center Program Site Visit Protocol, refining how Operational Site Visits are conducted for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Look-Alikes. Many revisions align language and methodology with current program guidance. Several changes, however, provide clearer direction in areas where documentation […]
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 […]
More Than $33K Raised Thanks to Our Team’s Generosity
This Giving Tuesday, our team came together yet again to make a real impact. Through heartfelt contributions and a match from the AAFCPAs Charitable Foundation, we raised more than $33K for causes close to our hearts. That’s not just a number; it’s a measure of compassion and commitment that define our team members. This year’s donations bring the firm’s cumulative support for the Giving Tuesday initiative to more than $266K. The impact didn’t stop there. Throughout the year, the firm […]
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 […]
Balancing ERP and Niche Solutions: Choosing the Right Path for Growth
The system(s) that once helped bring order to your operations may now be slowing things down. As organizations grow, shift focus, or respond to new demands, software that once felt like a perfect fit can start to feel restrictive. Finance teams rely on more workarounds. Spreadsheets multiply. Reports take longer to produce and answer fewer […]
Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Effects on Nonprofits
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. The legislation includes several provisions that may affect charitable organizations. Corporate Giving Floor. Under the OBBB, corporations can claim a charitable deduction only if contributions exceed one percent of taxable income. Corporations may carry forward […]
CSV Import/Export, Batch, or Real-Time? How to Choose the Right System Integration Method
The promise of seamless system integration—real-time dashboards, automatic updates, reduced manual handling—often sounds too good to pass up. Vendors tout live data connections, executives expect instant visibility, and teams grow impatient when information does not flow. But full integration is not always necessary or worth the investment. In many cases, a well-mapped file transfer or […]