There is one word that shows up on almost every organization’s to-do list and rarely gets checked off. Documentation. It gets discussed in meetings. It gets flagged during audits. It becomes urgent when someone resigns. And yet, when things get busy, it is often the first thing postponed. Why does...
How Do I Budget in MIP?
That question sounds simple. It isn’t. If you’ve worked with MIP Fund Accounting for any length of time, you know there are multiple ways to build, import, revise, and manage budgets. Versions. Worksheets. Budget transactions. Imports. Memorized documents. Add-ons like Microix. Spreadsheets. Department submissions. So when someone asks, “How do...
Are You Still Cutting Checks? Evaluating Payment Methods in a Digital Environment
For many nonprofits and government organizations, cutting checks remains a routine part of accounts payable. The process is familiar and well understood. Checks are printed, signatures are obtained, envelopes are prepared, and documentation is filed. Because the workflow has existed for years, it often escapes scrutiny. The more relevant question...