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Creating and maintaining a successful association budget doesn't have to be a headache. Take the pain out of budgeting with these tools available through NAR's library at Information Central. (S. Hogan, Information & Web Content Specialist)
Local Association Income and Expenses
Respondents to the Profile of Local Association Executive Compensation and Benefits survey were asked to rank their sources of income, excluding dividends from MLS revenue. Exhibit 5.4 aggregates the top five responses and averages the percentages that respondents provided for each income source as a percentage of their total revenue. Expense budgets for fiscal year 2010 are tabulated in Exhibit 5.5.
Image source: Exhibits 5.4, 5.5, Profile of Local Association Executive Compensation and Benefits, National Association of REALTORS®, May 2010.
Association Budgets
Stay in the Money: Keep Cash Flow Problems from Derailing Your Organization, (Nonprofit World, Jan./Feb. 2013). Q
A Three Year Study of the Nonprofit Sector’s Response to the Economic Challenges in Six Cities Across the Nation, (Working Paper, Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management, Baruch College of the City University of New York, School of Public Affairs, June 2012).
All About Financial Management in Nonprofits, (Free Management Library, 2011).
Basic Overview of U.S. Nonprofit Financial Management, (Free Management Library, 2011).
How to Create a Nonprofit Operating Budget, (eHow.com, Jan. 25, 2011).
Standard costing, flexible budgeting, and variance analysis for nonprofits, (Cost Management, May/June 2009). Q
Planning and budgeting in non-profit organizations, (CMA Management, Mar. 2009). Q
Ratios & Reserves
Running on Empty: The Operating Reserves of U.S. Nonprofit Organizations, (Nonprofit Management & Leadership, Spring 2013).
Nonprofit Resource Allocation Decisions: A Study of Marginal versus Average Spending, (Journal of Governmental & Nonprofit Accounting, July 2012).
Maintaining Sufficient Reserves to Protect your Not-for-Profit Organization, (Grant Thornton LLP, Spring 2010).
The yin & yang of operating reserves: what you need to know, (Nonprofit World, Jan./Feb. 2009). Q
Analyzing financial information using ratios, (Nonprofits Assistance Fund, 2008).
Finance Supplement: Reserve Rules, (Associations Now, Mar. 2008).
Articles, Surveys & More from NAR
Manage Your Association: Budget and Finances, (National Association of REALTORS®). Find information on compensation, non-dues revenue, grants, and more.
Manage the Association and Its Business Operations, (The Answer Book, NAR). See Chapter 3 for information on budget and financial management.
Profile of Local Association Executive Compensation and Benefits: Summary of Survey Findings, (National Association of REALTORS®, 2010). The survey was conducted between February 15 and March 8, 2010. It asked respondents for 2009 compensation and financial information and 2010 compensation budgets. In total, 527 local associations returned surveys, representing 37.5% of the 1,404 surveys that were mailed. Of the returned surveys, 511 were used in the data analysis.
REALTOR® Association Policies
NAR Recommended Policies and Procedures for REALTOR® Associations, (Realtor.org, 2011).
Treasurer’s Guide, (Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®, Jan. 2010).
FAR Investment Bylaws, (Florida Association of REALTORS®, Aug. 2009).
Investment Objectives and Guidelines, (Florida Association of REALTORS®, Jul. 2009).
Financial management controls, (Bryan College Station Regional Association of REALTORS®, Feb. 2009).
Useful Websites
RCE Designation (National Association of REALTORS®) - Learn about benefits and program information for RCE, the only professional designation designed specifically for REALTOR association executives.
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) - Find information on the ASAE community, education, resources, advocacy, and more.
BoardSource - BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. Visit this site for resources for nonprofit leaders, information on governance, training courses, and more.
Nonprofit Accounting Basics (Greater Washington Society of CPAs) - The GWSCPA Nonprofit Financial Accountability Task Force is a nation-wide collaborative comprised of members of the accounting and nonprofit communities that seek to strengthen the nonprofit sector in the US by improving financial accountability in the sector through ongoing education initiatives and robust discussion of current topics (Source: GWSCPA).
Nonprofit Risk Management Center - Visit the Nonprofit Risk Management Center for fact sheets on risk management and liability topics, publications, workshops, and more.
REALTOR® Association Resource Exchange - (National Association of REALTORS®) - Database of recommended speakers and instructors, sample job descriptions, strategic plans, mission statements, policies, brochures, Shared Services, special initiatives, and much more, all contributed by your fellow REALTOR® association.
Resource Library (Nonprofits Assistance Fund) - Find links to articles, webinars, templates, scenario planning examples, and more.
Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits, (U.S. Internal Revenue Service).
eBooks & Other Resources
eBooks.realtor.org
The following eBooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:
Budgeting for Managers (Adobe eReader)
Cash Flow Strategies: Innovation in Nonprofit Financial Management (Kindle), Adobe eReader)
Cash & Investment Management for Nonprofit Organizations (Adobe eReader)
The Executive Director's Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader (Kindle, Adobe eReader)
Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (Kindle, Adobe eReader)
Human Resource Policies and Procedures for Nonprofit Organizations (Kindle, Adobe eReader)
Nonprofit Boards that Work (Kindle, Adobe eReader)
Books, Videos, Research Reports, & More
Financial Management Handbook for Associations and Nonprofits, (Washington, D.C.: American Society of Association Executives, 2011). HF 5686.A76 S74
The Association and nonprofit strategic planning and research guide, (Bethesda, MD: Association Management and Marketing Resources, 2008). HF 294 C18
Association Compensation & Benefits Study by American Society of Association Executives, (Washington, D.C.: American Society of Association Executives, 2010-2011). HF 294 Am3as
7 Measures of Success: What Remarkable Associations Do that Others Don't, (Washington, D.C.: American Society of Association Executives, 2006). HD 58.9 Am3s
Association audits from A to Z: a guide for executives, (Washington, D.C.: American Society of Association Executives, 2000). HF 294 L25
The Complete guide to managing chapter funds, (Washington, D.C.: American Society of Association Executives, 2000). HF 294 V94 , (New York: John Wiley, 2000). HF 294 G91
Financial and strategic management for nonprofit organizations, (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000). HF 294 B84
The Policy sampler: a resource for nonprofit boards, (Washington, DC: National Center for Nonprofit Boards, 2000). HF 294 F63
Field Guides & More
These Field Guides and other resources in the Virtual Library may also be of interest:
Field Guide to Establishing a Charitable Foundation
Field Guide to Investment Planning for Associations
Field Guide to IRS Form 990 Reporting Rules for Nonprofits
Field Guide to Strategic Planning for Associations
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