Abila, a provider of software solutions dedicated to serving dynamic nonprofit organizations, associations and government agencies is rebranding its portfolio of products to reflect the company’s expanded footprint. Abila is also renaming its signature fund accounting software solution to Abila MIP Fund Accounting in response to loyal customer feedback. Read more...

Aplos Software LLC, a cloud nonprofit financial software company, today announced a series of distribution expansions that will position the company for significant customer growth in 2014. Its direct-to-consumer distribution channels are expanding, starting with the availability of its nonprofit accounting software on Amazon. Aplos Software also announced an upcoming reseller program, Aplos Affiliates, which allows professional bookkeepers and accountants to provide Aplos fund accounting software to church and nonprofit clients.  Read more...

The USA federal government's "shutdown" highlights the problem of relying on a single grant source for critical funding. This is particularly true for non-profits whose primary funding source comes from federal grants (i.e., child care grants, social service grants, refugee programs, child welfare services, community services, nutrition programs, Title I funds, university grants) where closing down means putting many lives and/or years of hard work in jeopardy.

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