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As a firm of experienced CPAs and business advisors, we know that successful not-for-profit organizations don't "just happen." Many individuals and entities contribute heavily for it to grow, serve its community, and fulfill its purpose. The survival of your organization depends on adequate funding and attracting the best people. You need advisors who are able to provide superior information and guidance on the best, most efficient ways to manage your not-for-profit organization. Our not-for-profit clients have told us that they appreciate our custom, hands-on approach to their unique challenges. We genuinely enjoy working with not-for profit groups since by so doing we are also able to give back to the community. -Mark Crocker, CPA, Partner, Crisp Hughes Evans LLP Primary Services for Not-for-Profit Organizations Setting Goals and Objectives Our experience demonstrates that the most successful organizations have set goals and established long-range plans. We will guide you through this process, drawing on the experience and ideas we have gathered from working with a broad base of similar clients. Strategic Financial Planning Once your goals and objectives have been established, we can assist you with preparing a strategic plan and forecast. In addition to providing a basis for the goal-setting and planning process, this plan will serve as a tool for monitoring programs and highlighting variances from planned operations. The financial reports of your organization merit special attention because they often determine the amount of funding your organization receives. Since funding agencies are presented with many grant applications each year, you must strive to set your organization apart. We can assist you in the preparation of these reports and optimize your organization's ability to attract greater funding. Internal Financial Systems and Controls While elaborate internal controls are sometimes impractical due to the size of an organization, certain critical procedures should always be followed. We can recommend controls that will help safeguard assets, produce accurate reports and improve administrative effectiveness. Assisting your Board Your Board of Directors and staff must work together to achieve the worthwhile goals of the organization. We are often called upon to present financial information, interpret the data and help evaluate results Traditional Services We will also help you with: • Annual information returns • Local, state and federal filing requirements • Application and preservation of tax exempt status • Grant tracking and preparation of grant applications • Cash flow management Crisp Hughes Evans' Additional Services |
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