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Conference Recap: MCN’s 2026 Nonprofit Financial Conference

Over 500 nonprofit leaders attended this year’s Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Finance Conference, held with Propel Nonprofits, to address financial stability, board engagement, audit readiness, compliance, and year-end planning. Our team valued connecting with peers, sharing insights, and supporting nonprofit success. Read our full conference recap here.

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A call to CPAs: Step into nonprofit leadership

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In this article, Joe Wallis explains the challenges nonprofit organizations are facing right now and the unique opportunity CPAs have to step up in their communities.

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Maximizing DAF gifts: 5 practical tips for nonprofit leaders

Maximizing on DAF gifts is a largely untapped fundraising opportunity for many nonprofits. In this article, Abdo Partner Steve Anseth, shares 5 tips for nonprofit leaders to better position their organization to receive DAF gifts.

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Fraud is a crime, not a sector: A Q&A on protecting our nonprofits’ missions

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In this Q&A, Abdo partners Darin Styles, CFE, and Joe Wallis share practical steps leaders can take to prevent fraud, strengthen trust, and keep the focus where it belongs: on mission and community.

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3 ways to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue streams

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In this article, Abdo senior manager and nonprofit advisor Doris Hotz sheds light on three ways to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue streams.

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3 ways to boost your donor contributions

This year’s federal funding cuts have impacted nonprofits nationwide. Steve Anseth highlights 3 ways to boost your donor contributions.

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Charitable people are still charitable: navigating hope in the wake of OBBBA

2025 has tested the resilience of nonprofit leaders like never before. Between economic uncertainty, donor fatigue, and sweeping changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), many organizations are grasping at their last wrinkle of hope.

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Is it time for a fractional expert?

As a nonprofit, it can be hard for you and your organization to decide if now is the right time to bring in a fractional expert, so our advisors listed several factors to consider in your decision.

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Q&A with Joe Wallis: How I found my true passion—and power—in nonprofit accounting

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But after embracing a career path that’s taken me from community recreation to nonprofit advocacy, I’ve found nonprofit accounting to be my true north. Here’s what sparked my passion for this work and why it’s so powerful for nonprofits.

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A step-by-step guide to choosing the right accounting system for your nonprofit

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Selecting a new accounting system for your nonprofit can easily become an all-consuming endeavor. There are so many options, so many features, and so many solutions.

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