Sandra E. Ray, CPA

Sandra E. Ray, CPA Alleviating financial headaches for non-profit organizations through proactive accounting services so they can focus on creating a bigger impact.

09/25/2026

Grant ended? Your work isn't quite done yet.

A strong closeout protects your funding and sets you up for future grants. Finish strong with:

✅ Accurate final reports
✅ Clean, organized records
✅ Responsible stewardship to the end

Need help closing out a grant? Send us a message. We're happy to help!

Many nonprofit teams mark the final grant date on their calendar like it's a finish line. But when a grant ends, your wo...
09/23/2026

Many nonprofit teams mark the final grant date on their calendar like it's a finish line. But when a grant ends, your work isn't finished. The official end date marks when you stop spending new money. What comes next is the closeout phase—a time of careful review where your organization must tie up remaining tasks, meet legal requirements, and keep clear records. To help your team get through this phase successfully, pay attention to these key responsibilities that matter long after the money runs out:

09/18/2026

Federal grant compliance isn’t about paperwork for paperwork’s sake. It’s about responsible stewardship of public resources.

Strong asset tracking protects your funding, simplifies audits, and ensures your team has the tools needed to fulfill your mission.

When you view your equipment as a long-term investment, you’re not just safeguarding the resources given to you by your ...
09/16/2026

When you view your equipment as a long-term investment, you’re not just safeguarding the resources given to you by your donors and grantors; you’re also ensuring that your attention stays where it truly matters: on making the biggest impact in your community.



Bought equipment with federal funds? Don't just put it on the asset list and move on! Tune in September 17, 2026 at 10:0...
09/15/2026

Bought equipment with federal funds? Don't just put it on the asset list and move on! Tune in September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST in the No Nonsense Nonprofits Facebook Group for five essential rules that can help keep your nonprofit on the right side of federal requirements.



When hope feels distant, keep in mind that you don’t have to face everything by yourself. Take it one moment, one conver...
09/14/2026

When hope feels distant, keep in mind that you don’t have to face everything by yourself. Take it one moment, one conversation, or one step at a time—sometimes, hope begins with simply holding on and asking for help.

09/11/2026

Cost sharing and matching can be confusing—but they don’t have to be.

Watch our latest video to learn what qualifies, how to document and track your match, and how to avoid common grant compliance mistakes.

Keeping up with regular grant reviews allows you to catch any problems early on-when there’s still a chance to address t...
09/10/2026

Keeping up with regular grant reviews allows you to catch any problems early on-when there’s still a chance to address them.

Effective grant management is all about being proactive, not just filling out forms.
Review.

Adjust. Document. Always be prepared.

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Match money sounds simple… until it isn’t.Join us September 10 at 10 AM EST in the No Nonsense Nonprofits Facebook Group...
09/09/2026

Match money sounds simple… until it isn’t.

Join us September 10 at 10 AM EST in the No Nonsense Nonprofits Facebook Group as we break down federal cost sharing and match requirements—in plain English.

Know what to ask before you commit your resources.

Don’t guess. Know your match.


Labor Day may be over, but nonprofit teams know that meaningful work doesn’t pause—it continues through the people who s...
09/08/2026

Labor Day may be over, but nonprofit teams know that meaningful work doesn’t pause—it continues through the people who show up, solve problems, serve communities, and move the mission forward. Here’s to the staff, volunteers, and leaders whose everyday work turns nonprofit missions into real impact.

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