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Are  Your Financial Policies Setting You Up for Success?

Get the essential financial policies and implementation guide trusted by nonprofits across the country.

This free toolkit includes a comprehensive financial policy template and an implementation guide to help you put policies into practice. Whether you're just getting started or updating outdated documents, these resources will help you build a stronger financial foundation.

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What you'll learn:


Financial policies are more than compliance tools—they’re the foundation of nonprofit sustainability and trust. This guide gives you a practical roadmap to turn written policies into day-to-day practices that strengthen accountability, resilience and impact.

  • Strengthen financial governance: Discover how clear policies build credibility with funders, regulators and board members while reducing risk and inefficiency.
  • Implement in phases: Follow a practical framework for rolling out policies, from internal controls and budgeting to risk management and long-term planning.
  • Engage leadership and boards: Explore strategies for building buy-in, enhancing financial literacy and aligning oversight with mission goals.
  • Leverage technology: See how modern systems can streamline compliance, improve accuracy and support better decision-making.
  • Monitor and sustain success: Use Use KPIs to track progress, drive continuous improvement and ensure long-term resilience through training, succession planning, and knowledge systems.
  • Prepare for implementation: Conduct readiness assessments of processes, staff capacity, technology and stakeholder expectations before launching new policies.
  • Strategic importance: Highlight how new regulatory standards, rising stakeholder expectations, and fraud risks make robust policies essential.

The Complete Resource You Need for Success

Every nonprofit needs strong financial policies, but writing them from scratch can be overwhelming. This free toolkit makes it easier. Whether you’re looking for a ready-to-use template or step-by-step guidance for implementation, these resources are designed to help you take action with confidence.

In this one-of-a-kind resource pack, you’ll find the following:

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Nonprofit Financial Management Policy Template

This policy template covers every major area of nonprofit financial management, including board oversight, cash handling, procurement, grant compliance, budgeting, risk management and more.

It’s ideal for organizations with limited staff, smaller budgets or those just beginning to formalize their financial systems.

  • Focused on key operational and compliance policies
  • Easy to customize and implement
  • Built for clarity and practicality
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Implementation Guide: From Policy to Practice: How to Build Financial Discipline That Lasts

Having policies on paper is only the first step. This practical guide walks you through how to implement policies effectively across your organization.

It includes tips on assessing readiness, engaging your board, training staff, managing change and sustaining compliance over time.

  • Actionable framework for nonprofit leaders
  • Includes sample rollout phases and change management tips
  • Designed to help policies become everyday practice

Build Financial Policies That Drive Confidence and Sustainability


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Key Metrics
Every Nonprofit
Should Track

Ensure accountability and resilience by monitoring compliance, efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness. These KPIs provide clarity for leadership, boost funder confidence and reveal where systems can be improved.

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Critical Drivers for Stronger Financial Operations

Unlock sustainable cash flow by aligning processes, technology and people. From evaluating staff capacity to ensuring your systems can deliver accurate, audit-ready reports, these drivers reduce risk.

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Proven Strategies
for Long-Term
Success

Move beyond policy adoption to financial stewardship. Through phased implementation, board engagement and change management, your organization can adapt to regulations, manage complexity and embed resilience into its culture.

"The James Moore team has gone above and beyond over the years supporting our unique nonprofit. Their expertise in governmental and 501(c)(3) work is unmatched. We know we can count on tailor-made guidance for even our most complex financial and compliance issues."

DJ Lebo, Chief Executive Officer
Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia

Nonprofit CPAs & Accounting Services

Having a robust in-house accounting team is ideal. But in reality, this isn’t feasible for many nonprofits due to the tremendous investment of time and money to operate that way. By partnering with our experienced outsourced nonprofit accountants, you can fully manage your accounting operations. These include:

  • Assurance
  • Tax Planning & Compliance
  • Operational Excellence
  • HR Solutions

  • Outsourced Accounting
  • Transition Planning
  • Technology Services
  • Leadership Corporate Training

Meet the James Moore Nonprofit Team

James Moore brings innovative solutions and niche-specific insights to support the full range of nonprofit organizations across Florida and nationwide. 

Led by Partner Corinne LaRoche, our dedicated Nonprofit Services team combines decades of experience with a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing today's nonprofits. 

From small local entities to national foundations and associations, we've helped more than 250 nonprofits navigate complex financial reporting requirements, ensure compliance with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance, and develop strategies to pursue their missions more effectively. 

Our comprehensive approach includes audit and assurance services, tax preparation, CFO consulting, operational excellence, and strategic planning—all delivered by CPAs who specialize in serving those who serve others.

 

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Ready to Strengthen Your Nonprofit’s Financial Foundation?

Download your free financial policy toolkit and get the resources you need to lead with confidence, improve internal controls, and meet funder expectations. These tools are built to help nonprofit leaders turn policy into practice, no matter your organization’s size or complexity.

By downloading this guide, you'll receive James Moore's latest nonprofit financial insights and occasional updates on industry trends and best practices.