How to Choose the Right Nonprofit Accounting Software in Five Steps Boyer and Associates knows that implementing a new software system requires the valuable time, money and resources that nonprofits never seem to have in excess. Fortunately, picking the right software solution can increase your nonprofit’s efficiency, save money and help build accountability to donors and grantors.Working with hundreds of nonprofits over the past 23 years has helped us understand common challenges companies face when researching products. It’s a tough market to navigate, but we’re here to help. Here are five tips or steps on how to find the best financial management software for your not-for-profit company: 1. Define your requirements Do some research … [Read more...] about Choosing Nonprofit Accounting Software
Hammer: Life to the Fullest
It was the early 1920s, a time when women were just beginning to exercise their newly found right to vote and people with disabilities were commonly sent away to live at institutions. Alvina Hammer was a nurse at Faribault State School Hospital, but she dreamed of a better life for the children under her care.“She believed that people with developmental disabilities did not have to live in institutions. She believed that they should just live an everyday life,” said Barbara Brandt, Hammer’s director of communications. “Women didn’t own businesses. Back then it was very groundbreaking of her to even think of this.”Alvina turned her dream into a reality in 1923 when she opened Hammer School, a place in Minneapolis where children with … [Read more...] about Hammer: Life to the Fullest
Boyer Supports Lifeworks’ Annual Celebration
Boyer & Associates is proud to support the Lifeworks Annual Celebration this Thursday, April 27. The annual event honors people with disabilities and those who support them.More than 1,000 guests, including five team members from Boyer & Associates, are expected to attend this year’s event at The Depot in Minneapolis. The event includes dinner, a silent auction and a live auction, but for Jack Boyer, president of Boyer & Associates, the highlight of the evening is always the Lifeworks Annual Awards."I think the award winners are always very inspirational stories," he said. "It makes me glad that we're partnering with Lifeworks and all the good things that they're doing."This year marks the seventh year that Boyer & … [Read more...] about Boyer Supports Lifeworks’ Annual Celebration
Nonprofit of the Month – Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
Local children’s hospital celebrates 120 years in AprilWhen Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare opened in 1897, its mission was to care for children in Minnesota with disabilities. This month, the healthcare organization celebrates 120 years of helping children with medical issues live a full life.In keeping with its mission to serve those with special needs, the organization focuses specifically on complex medical conditions that affect a child’s neurological, skeletal and muscular systems.“We’re a children’s hospital but really specialized,” said Nick Hanson, media relations specialist.Gillette helps more than 25,000 patients every year. Their patients typically suffer with disabilities related to cerebral palsy, epilepsy, … [Read more...] about Nonprofit of the Month – Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
Gillette Children’s wins donation from Boyer
Boyer & Associates recently donated $200 to Gillette Children’s Hospital following a contest that featured three of our Midwest nonprofit clients.The contest took place at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofit’s Communications & Technology conference last month. The event featured more than 700 attendees and dozens of exhibitors at the Minneapolis Hyatt.At the MCN conference, Boyer & Associates asked attendees which nonprofit they would like to see receive a donation from us. They were encouraged to drop their vote in the bowl of their choice corresponding to one of the following three nonprofit organizations: Life Link III, Gillette Children’s Hospital or Hammer Residences.The race was tight, with each deserving organization … [Read more...] about Gillette Children’s wins donation from Boyer
Goodwill: Workers in the Workforce
If you’ve lived in Minnesota for any length of time, you’re likely familiar with Goodwill stores. Perhaps you shop there because you enjoy getting a good deal. Maybe you donate extras because you hate to throw away perfectly good items.Did you know that every time you shop or donate at a Goodwill, you’re helping reduce unemployment? The majority of profits from Goodwill Easter Seals in Minnesota goes into the organization’s social services programs, according to Holly Harrison, communications manager.“What makes Goodwill unique is all the employment services, the nonprofit side of things,” Harrison said.Goodwill International has a common mission of reducing barriers to employment and independence. Each region approaches that mission … [Read more...] about Goodwill: Workers in the Workforce
Dynamics Offers Nonprofits Power of Choice
Most people who are searching for nonprofit accounting software want to see a few solutions, get strong references and if possible buy the solution that someone they trust is already using and liking. Boyer & Associates has three strong Microsoft ERP solutions that hundreds of nonprofits throughout the Twin Cities use. Which one would work best for you depends on the type of organization you run. Arts Organizations, Foundations Tout GP’s Easy Integration Many of our clients in the Arts find Dynamics GP a strong candidate. Many of these organizations are looking for software to integrate in a proven and seamless way with either a point of sale or a fundraising package. Simple grant management can be done in Dynamics GP and some of the … [Read more...] about Dynamics Offers Nonprofits Power of Choice
