In nonprofit accounting, software is widely available. What varies more significantly is how it is understood and applied. The distinction is not always obvious at the beginning of an implementation, but it becomes clearer over time as organizations try to align systems with real operational demands. McGovern Consulting Group’s work...
Documentation: The Task That Never Leaves the List
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...