Nonprofit Resources
Nonprofit Update Newsletter, August 2026
Explore best practices for outcome measurement, lease accounting, church finance considerations, endowment management, and more.
Expanded Capabilities. Continued Commitment.
Welcome to the newly revamped Nonprofit Update, our newsletter for nonprofit leaders. With CapinCrouse now part of CRI, nonprofit-focused articles and resources will be published on the CRI website, and future issues of the newsletter and other alerts will be sent from CRI. To ensure you continue receiving them, please add [email protected] to your safe sender list or approved contacts.
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Accounting for Lease Modifications
Changing operational needs often lead nonprofits to modify existing lease agreements. While this may appear to be a straightforward business decision, it can result in significant accounting and financial reporting implications.
By understanding the reporting requirements and developing sound internal processes, nonprofits can improve the accuracy of their financial reporting while minimizing compliance risks and audit challenges.
5 Key Nonprofit Outcome Metrics
Nonprofits often collect large amounts of data, but not all data provides meaningful insights for strategic decision-making.
This article outlines five key nonprofit outcome metrics to monitor. See how tracking them over time can help your organization gain an accurate understanding of its organizational health, demonstrate how funds are being used, and increase growth potential.
Moving Beyond the Numbers: Great Church CFOs
When it’s time to hire a CFO, many churches prioritize technical strengths. But a great church CFO serves as a trusted senior ministry leader, helping to steward your church’s resources and relationships in support of your mission.
Learn which CFO competencies are often overlooked, how to find and evaluate candidates, and how to compete for talent in a competitive marketplace.
How Higher Education Institutions Can Leverage UPMIFA
As higher education institutions face increasing financial uncertainty, effective endowment management is more important than ever. The Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) provides a flexible framework for investing, managing, and spending endowment assets in ways that support current needs and tomorrow’s sustainability.
Discover key considerations and strategies to help your institution maximize endowment effectiveness under UPMIFA.
The Benefits of Programmatic Audits*
Donors and grantmakers increasingly expect international outreach organizations to demonstrate lasting change rather than simply report activities.
A well-designed programmatic audit can serve as a powerful governance and management tool. Learn what a programmatic audit is, how to overcome common challenges, and how to use the results to verify assumptions, improve oversight, and ensure resources are deployed in ways that maximize mission impact.
Sustaining the Call: Pastoral Health for the Long Haul
Healthy ministry starts with healthy leaders. Join this free webinar to gain strategies for maintaining emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness amid the demands of ministry. You’ll learn leadership practices that support resilience and effective leadership over time.
Please note that this webinar does not offer CPE.