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Your Mission. Our Financial Expertise.
Our Comprehensive Services
Ivory Consultant Group offers a comprehensive suite of accounting and financial management services specifically designed for nonprofit organizations. We take the time to gain a deep understanding of your organization, its unique needs, and its long-term goals. By working closely with your team, we create tailored solutions that address the challenges you face and support your mission effectively.
We understand that every nonprofit operates differently—some may benefit from a full range of our services, while others may only need targeted support. Our goal is to provide guidance that helps you make informed decisions, driving growth, efficiency, and long-term success. Strong financial systems, effective software, and well-structured cost allocation strategies form the foundation of this approach.
At Ivory Consultant Group, we focus on the heart of your data collection and reporting processes. By analyzing how information is gathered and organized, we equip your team with the tools and insights needed to present financial information clearly. This enables you to communicate your organization’s financial story with confidence, transparency, and impact.
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Chart of Accounts Review & Optimization
Your chart of accounts serves as the backbone of your accounting system and directly affects how clearly you can track income, expenses, and program costs. A well-structured chart simplifies reporting, ensures accuracy, and makes financial management easier for your team and leadership.
Our team carefully examines your current chart of accounts and cost center setup to identify areas where adjustments can simplify reporting and improve accuracy. We help restructure and optimize it to meet the unique needs of your organization.
A well-designed structure makes it easier to monitor spending, track program activities, and make informed decisions. With a streamlined chart of accounts, your financial reporting becomes clearer, faster, and more reliable.
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Accounting Software Setup & Integration
The right accounting software can be a game-changer for your nonprofit, helping streamline operations, reduce errors, and improve reporting accuracy. Selecting and implementing the ideal platform ensures your staff can work efficiently while giving leadership timely insight into the organization’s financial health.
With years of experience across multiple accounting systems, we guide you from software selection to complete integration. Our experts handle configuration, data migration, and staff orientation to ensure your new system works smoothly.
This approach saves you time, prevents costly setup errors, and ensures your organization gets maximum value from its accounting technology—all within your budget.
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Budget Planning, Oversight & Analysis
Creating a budget is about more than just balancing numbers—it’s about setting a strategic plan for your organization’s resources and priorities. A well-prepared budget allows your nonprofit to plan programs effectively, allocate funds wisely, and meet its goals while staying financially stable.
Through collaboration, we work alongside leadership and key staff to prepare a comprehensive budget that includes all your programs, grants, and revenue sources. Our process ensures every voice is heard and every dollar is accounted for.
The result is a realistic, transparent, and actionable budget that supports informed decisions and strengthens your financial stability throughout the year.
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Financial Reporting & Advisory Services
Understanding your financial position is critical to making informed decisions, communicating with stakeholders, and demonstrating accountability. Our services provide detailed reporting and insights that clarify your nonprofit’s financial health.
Our team analyzes your accounting practices, prepares customized financial statements, and advises on cash flow management. If you lack a full-time CFO, we offer the expertise and oversight to fill that gap efficiently.
We also help you interpret reports so you can confidently present accurate information to your board, donors, and partners—building trust through transparency.
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Grant & Contract Compliance
Grants are essential for nonprofit operations, but they often come with strict rules and reporting requirements. Proper management ensures compliance while maximizing the impact of every dollar your organization receives.
Our specialists are well-versed in federal, state, and private funding regulations. We’ll review your systems, design compliance processes, and train your staff on proper documentation and reporting standards.
This proactive approach reduces compliance risks, ensures you meet funder expectations, and allows you to focus on delivering impact—not paperwork.
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Audit Preparation & Oversight
Preparing for an audit is not just a year-end task—it requires consistent processes, accurate documentation, and early planning to ensure a smooth experience. Strong preparation reduces stress and improves audit outcomes.
We work closely with you to prepare schedules, reconcile accounts, and ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready. Our oversight helps prevent surprises during the audit process.
By starting early and maintaining accuracy, your organization can complete audits faster, with fewer issues, and demonstrate accountability to funders and stakeholders.
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Cash Flow Planning & Forecasting
Cash flow is the lifeblood of your organization, enabling you to operate smoothly, respond to opportunities, and navigate challenges. Planning and forecasting allow you to manage resources effectively and avoid financial shortfalls.
Our team develops financial models that anticipate challenges and highlight opportunities. We provide forecasting tools that show when funds will arrive or run low—so you can act strategically.
With stronger cash flow insight, you can plan with confidence, avoid financial stress, and make smart, mission-driven decisions year-round.
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Investment Reconciliation
Properly managing your investments is essential for transparency and accountability. Accurate reconciliation ensures your financial statements reflect the fair value of all holdings.
We handle the reconciliation of investment accounts, preparing detailed schedules that accurately record fair market values and related transactions.
Accurate investment reporting improves financial transparency and helps your leadership team and auditors trust the integrity of your financial data.
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Cost Allocation Strategy Development
Allocating shared and indirect expenses across programs is essential for accurate reporting and strategic planning. A clear allocation methodology ensures resources are used effectively and results are measured fairly.
Our experts create customized allocation models that align with your structure, funding sources, and reporting needs. We ensure indirect costs are distributed consistently and transparently.
This framework enhances accuracy, demonstrates fiscal responsibility to funders, and provides a reliable foundation for program evaluation and growth.
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Staff Training & Ongoing Support
Well-trained staff are the backbone of smooth nonprofit operations. Providing education and ongoing support empowers employees to perform confidently and efficiently.
We provide customized workshops and one-on-one coaching for both finance and program staff, covering accounting basics, reporting practices, and system use.
Investing in staff development reduces errors, boosts efficiency, and increases satisfaction—helping your organization run more effectively while building a capable, confident team.
