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Effective Financial Management in Public and
Nonprofit Agencies, Third Edition
, Jerome B.
McKinney
(2004)  This new and updated edition retains the best
of its predecessor.  Attention is focused on the
Government Performance Act of 1993 and how it has
influenced the development, use and implementation of
performance measures to maximize accountability.
Financial and Accounting Guide for
Not-For-Profit Organizations
, Malvern J. Gross,
Richard F. Larkin, Roger S. Bruttomesso and Jo
McNally
(2005)  This is the 7th edition of an accessible
resource packed with expert advice on financial
reporting, accounting and control situations unique to
noprofit enterprises.  Includes tax and compliance
reporting requirements for each state; illustrated
explanations of diverse types of acceptable
statements; a how-to section on setting up and
keeping books with procedures and forms; and
commentary on computers and accounting software.
Financial and Strategic Management for
Nonprofit Organizations
, 3rd Edition,
Herrington J. Bryce
(1999)  An encyclopedic account of all the key
financial, legal and managerial issues facing
nonprofits. Explores such diverse topics as
nonprofit law, financial planning, fundraising,
compensation and benefits, strategic planning, risk
management, tax-exempt status, corporate
contributions, trust management, audits, anti-trust
issues, program evaluation, partnerships, and
business revenues.  
Financial Empowerment:  More Money for
More Mission: An Essential Financial Guide
for Not-For-Profit Organizations
, Peter
Brinckerhoff
(1998)  Highlights the eight characteristics of
financial empowerment, including estimating
cash needs, treating funders like valued
customers, developing money-making
businesses, determining the financial options
that are available, and implementing an
empowered budget process.  Includes a sample
financial empowerment plan.
Financial Leadership for Nonprofit Executives:
Guiding Your Organization to Long-term
Sucess
, Jeanne Bell Peters and Elizabeth Schaffer
(2005)  This book provides a logical process to get
accurate financial data; use financial data to
evaluate an organization's financial health; plan
around a set of meaningful financial goals; and
communicate progress on those goals.  Includes a
recurring case study, sample statements and
formats; and an evaluation tool at the end of each
chapter.
Financial Management for Nonprofits: The
Complete Guide to Maximizing Resources
and Managing Assets
, Jae K. Shim and Joel
Siegel
(1997)  This book is distinctive in its generous use
of case studies, examples and illustrations, and its
emphasis on software.  Its free software disk will
help you to perform break-even, Cost-Value-Profit
(CVP), financial ratio and "what if" analysis.  An
appendix reviews and rates other available
software programs.
Financial Planning for Nonprofit
Organizations
, Jody Blazek
(2000)  This book covers major functional issues
in financial planning: administration, roles and
responsibilities, budgeting, asset management,
and internal controls.  Describes methods for
understanding, interpreting and using financial
information.  Includes easy-to-implement
processes and procedures, worksheets, forms and
checklists.  
IRS Form 990: Tax Preparation Guide for
Nonprofits
, Jody Blazek
(2004)  A hands-on workbook that walks readers
through the process of completing the 990 with
easy-to-use worksheets, line-by-line instructions,
filled-out sample forms, and checklists.  Includes
guidance on obtaining tax exemption, reporting to
boards and the IRS, testing ongoing tax compliance,
and managing lobbying expenditures.
Model Policies and Procedures for
Not-for-Profit Organizations, 4th Edition,

Edward J. McMillan
(2008)  Major topics include internal financial
statement forms, a chart of accounts, and
accounting and financial policies and procedures
manual.  Includes more than 150 sample policies
and forms, a glossary and a full index.  
Not-for-Profit Accounting Made Easy, Warren
Ruppel
(2007)  Second edition of this simple, practical,
introductory guide to the fundamentals of not-for-profit
accounting for those who do not have a professional
understanding of accounting principles and financial
reporting.
Not-for-Profit Budgeting and Financial
Management
, Edward J. McMillan
(2003)  Written in a nontechnical, understandable,
how-to language and format.  A system of
budgeting that is easy to implement, easy to
monitor, will significantly reduce staff time spent on
budgeting, and will ensure true fiscal
accountability.  Includes dozens of relevant forms
and documents.
The Budget-Building Book for Nonprofits: A
Step-by-Step Guide for Managers and Boards
,
Murray Dropkin and Bill LaTouche
(2007)  The second edition of a comprehensive guide
to the art of budgeting.  This nuts-and-bolts workbook
guides nonprofits through the budget cycle, offering
practical instruction on completing each step of the
process.  A simple, systematic method to create,
maintain, and track  budgets.  Includes examples, to-do
lists, worksheets, schedules, and other hands-on tools.
The Cash Flow Management Book for
Nonprofits
, Murray Dropkin and Allyson Hayden
(2001)  This book reveals how to create an effective
plan for cash flow management.  Use the plan to
develop successful strategies for the day-to-day and
long-term financial planning of any nonprofit
organization.  Filled with to-do lists, sample forms,
worksheets, schedules, policies and procedures, and
checklists.
Wiley Not-For-Profit GAAP 2009: Interpretation and
Application of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles
, Richard F. Larkin
(2009)  A thorough and reliable annual accounting and
financial reporting reference.  Features many examples
and illustrations that will assist the reader in applying
authoritative literatue to real-life situations.  Includes a
comprehensive disclosure checklist, examples and
illustrations.
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Wise Decision-Making in Uncertain Times: Using
Nonprofit Resources Effectively
, Dennis R. Young
(2006)  A follow up to
Effective Economic
Decision-making by Nonprofit Organizations
.  
This guide examines four topical issues: operating
decisions, capacity building, foundation
decision-making; and the nonprofit/business
dynamic.  The book highlights the critical challenge of
fiscal sustainability for nonprofits and encourages
organizations to take a more expansive approach to
funding.
Grantwriting Beyond the Basics:  Understanding
Nonprofit Finances,
Michael Wells
(2006)  The second of three books in a series.  
Simply and clearly shows how to create financial
documents.  Includes hands-on examples, tables,
figures and forms.
Grantwriting Beyond the Basics:  Understanding
Nonprofit Finances,
Michael Wells
(2006)  The second of three books in a series.  
Simply and clearly shows how to create financial
documents.  Includes hands-on examples, tables,
figures and forms.
Grantwriting Beyond the Basics:  Understanding
Nonprofit Finances,
Michael Wells
(2006)  The second of three books in a series.  
Simply and clearly shows how to create financial
documents.  Includes hands-on examples, tables,
figures and forms.