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...
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...
How We Reduced MIP Month-End Busywork With Automation
MIP Accounting teams do not usually think of themselves as automation teams. They are trying to close the month, keep grants straight, pay vendors on time, and answer the same set of questions from program staff and leadership without rebuilding the numbers from scratch each week. In that environment, the...