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Invitation: Free Webinar Jan 26: Building a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace
You are invited to attend a program sponsored by Kiwi Partners and presented by the Education...
1099 Filing Requirements for Nonprofits: Deadlines, Best Practices, and Common Mistakes
Nonprofits often work with a high volume of independent contractors including consultants, grant-funded specialists, and professional...
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As the pace of change continues to accelerate, nonprofits are finding new and creative ways to...
Budgeting for Impact: How FP&A Helps Nonprofits Plan Smarter
Key Takeaways For nonprofit organizations, budgeting plays a central role in mission delivery. Finance teams...
Change Management for Nonprofits: How to Drive ERP Adoption and Success
Implementing a new ERP system is a major milestone for any nonprofit. But technology alone won’t...
Finance Systems for Nonprofit Leaders: Building Resilience Through People, Process, and Technology
In today’s complex nonprofit environment, finance leaders are navigating unprecedented challenges—from funding instability and workforce shortages...
How One Nonprofit Rebuilt HR — And Set the Stage for Growth
A nonprofit agency approached Kiwi Partners with a dire need: they required a comprehensive HR overhaul....
Exploring AI’s Promise and Responsibility in the Nonprofit Sector
Earlier this week, Arabella’s CEO Himesh Bhise hosted a special guest, Cheryl Contee, for an internal fireside chat...
How Weekly Cash Flow Discipline Helped One Nonprofit Achieve a $3M Financial Turnaround
A Practical Story of How Strategic Partnership Built Long-Term Financial Stability Summary: This case study shows how...
Sage Future 2025 – What Nonprofits Need to Know
Kiwi Partners’ Consulting team recently attended the Sage Future 2025 conference, which focused on the latest...
How a Values-Aligned HR Partner Can Strengthen Culture and Mission Alignment in Nonprofits
As the leader of our Outsourced HR Services team for nonprofits, I have the privilege of...
QuickBooks’ New AI Features: What Nonprofit Accounting Teams Should Know
QuickBooks Online (QBO) latest updates harnesses AI via “Intuit Assist” to automate tasks, provide insights, and...
Top Impacts of the OBBBA for Nonprofits
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2025, also known as the One...
PEO + HR: A Powerful Partnership For Nonprofits
Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) are often viewed as a comprehensive HR solution, but they can’t replace...
Sage Intacct 2025 Release 2 – What’s New & Notable for Nonprofits
Kiwi Partners’ Consulting team has reviewed the recent Sage Intacct release of product updates and have...
Nonprofit Leadership: Top Insights from the Nonprofit OpCon 2025
Strong leadership remains one of the most critical drivers of nonprofit success. Whether navigating economic uncertainty,...
Why Nonprofits Must Update Their HR Handbooks Every Year
How Regular Updates Improve Compliance, Culture, and Clarity Nonprofit HR leaders juggle compliance, employee expectations, and...
The Hidden Costs of Outdated Accounting Systems for Nonprofits
Nonprofits often operate on tight budgets, making every dollar count. Some organizations also continue to rely...
Lisa Toback Honored with Nonprofit Trailblazer Award
Kiwi Partners’ Head of Consulting Services, Lisa Toback, CPA, PMP, was recently recognized as a “Nonprofit Trailblazer“...
Building People-First Resilience: 7 HR Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders Navigating Uncertainty
In today’s landscape of ongoing political, economic, and emotional turbulence, nonprofit leaders face a unique burden....
Navigating Nonprofit Spend Management: Key Takeaways from Ramp + Kiwi Partners’ Webinar
Watch the webinar recording and demo here Skip to the Ramp platform demo In our recent...
How a Modern HR Infrastructure Transformed a Residential Treatment Nonprofit
A residential treatment nonprofit providing supportive housing and wraparound services for youth and young adults was...
From Deficit to Surplus: Transforming Financial Health for an Urban Faith Center
A large faith-based nonprofit in a major U.S. city faced significant financial challenges. Despite strong community...
Sage Intacct 2025 Release 1 – What’s New & Notable
Kiwi Partners’ Consulting team has reviewed the recent Sage Intacct release of product updates and have...
Key Takeaways from Nonprofit BoardCon: Essential Financial Tools and Documents for the Staff and Board
Kiwi Partner’s CFO Consultant Yury Beyzarov, recently participated as a panelist at Nonprofit BoardCon, sharing insights...
The State of Pay Equity in 2025: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know
The fight for equal pay has a long history in the United States, dating back to...
Understanding Modern Compensation Analysis: A Strategic Approach for Nonprofits
The Importance of Compensation Analysis for Nonprofits In the nonprofit sector, fair and strategic compensation is...
Why More Credit Cards Can Improve Your Nonprofit’s Financial Management
As a Nonprofit CFO, I’ve encountered a common misconception: fewer credit cards mean better financial control....
1099 Best Practices to Kickstart 2025
As we move into the new year, it’s time to talk about everyone’s favorite topic –...
Transform Your Nonprofit’s Budgeting: A Revenue-First Strategy for CFOs
As an experienced Nonprofit CFO, I’ve seen many organizations struggle with budgeting. A common mistake is starting...
2024 Year-End HR Services Team Reflections
As this year draws to a close, Kiwi Partners’ HR Services team took time for introspection....
2024 Payroll Year-End To Dos
It’s that time of the year to wrap up 2024 payroll tasks. Here are a few...
Decision Tree Framework: Simplifying HR Technology Updates for Nonprofit Leaders
Human Resources technology continues to be the top area of investment for HR leaders for the...
Two Years After the Overturn of ‘Roe v. Wade’: What Nonprofits Need to Know
June 24, 2024 marked the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe...
Bridging Finance and Human Resources for Nonprofit Efficiency and Compliance
When managing a nonprofit, the relationship between finance and human resources (HR) is often overlooked. An...
Effective Paid Time Off Planning: Revitalize Your Workforce
Paid Time Off (PTO) planning and usage are crucial for maintaining a healthy work environment. Many...
Roadmap to Revitalizing Your Employee Wellness Program
In today’s fast-paced and dynamic work environments, the significance of regularly reviewing your current wellness program...
Trends Shaping Engaging Employee Wellness Programs
The landscape of work is continuously evolving and so is the understanding of employee benefits. Organizations...
How to Run a Successful Nonprofit Board Meeting: Key Takeaways
Kiwi Partners’ Head of Accounting services, Ken Hafner, recently participated in a panel discussion “How to Run...
Employee Appreciation: Fostering Engagement and Recognition
In the fast-paced work environment, where deadlines loom and targets beckon, it’s easy to overlook the heartbeat of...
Building Stronger Partnerships: Adding a Human Touch to Tech
Kiwi Partners’ SVP of Consulting Services, Kate Koraia, MBA, CPA, and Sage Intacct Accountants Program (SIAP)...
Embracing Digital Advancements: Transforming Nonprofit Accounting
In the ever-changing landscape of nonprofit organizations, embracing digital transformation has become paramount. Efficient and accurate accounting...
Roundtable: HR Trends and Challenges
The Kiwi Partners’ HR team hosted a roundtable networking event where we welcomed people leaders in...
2023 Year-End Team Reflections
As this year draws to a close, Kiwi Partners’ HR Services team took time for introspection....
Succession Planning For Emergencies and the Long-Term
As we reflect on the events of the past few years, one quote has resonated with...
2023 Performance Evaluation Trends
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the workplace, it’s crucial to stay abreast of the...
How to Support Your Employees During Times of Crisis
In the past years, there have been many disruptive and traumatic events that have impacted everyone...
2023 Benefits Trends
Employer expectations have shifted in recent years, especially in how organizations take care of their employees...
People Analytics Series (Part 3 of 4): Where to Collect Data
Data collection can often seem like a daunting task with how much information is readily available....
People Analytics Series (Part 2 of 4): Preparing to take Data Driven Action
When an organization is able to understand and determine their analytics maturity (Part 1: Introduction), they...
People Analytics Series (Part 4 of 4): Analysis of Data
In previous articles, we have introduced people analytics and provided steps on how to prepare for...
Top HR Tech Trends of 2023
Technology stands at the forefront when transforming the way nonprofits operate. Due to the pandemic, we’ve...
Building a Culture to Foster Mental Health Allyship
By Diana Gallardo, J.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP and Gabrielle Richardson, CSM, CMS Fostering an environment that speaks...
How Your Organization Can Avoid Loud Quitting with Loud Retention
As professionals continue to navigate the post-pandemic workplace, a new trend is capturing HR’s attention: “loud...
People Analytics Series: Introduction (Part 1 of 4)
The introduction of analytics into Human Resources is not a new concept and has been gaining...
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Due 12/31: What is the Right Approach for Your Organization?
Important Link: Kiwi Partners’ Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (Online) With New York State and New York...
Encouraging Volunteer Time Off At Your Organization
Organizations are constantly looking for ways to boost employee morale, improve the mental health of their...
Pros and Cons of Pooled Employer Plan (PEP)
Managing a new retirement plan can feel overwhelming, leading some employers to avoid offering them to...
Celebrating Extraordinary Employee Benefits!
Employees are the heart and soul of any organization. As organizations strive to create a workplace...
Sage Intacct’s Custom Integration for Nonprofits: Improve Financial Reporting
Sage Intacct is a cloud-based accounting solution designed to meet the specific needs of nonprofit organizations....