Grant Management in 2026: Why Outdated Accounting Systems Put Nonprofits at Risk

Grant management has evolved far beyond the basics into a strategic function that requires sophisticated tools and proactive oversight. It’s a growing compliance and operational risk for nonprofits.

As funder expectations rise and regulations evolve, outdated and inefficient accounting systems struggle to keep up, leaving organizations exposed to audit issues, reporting delays, loss of funding and limited scalability.

Join our webinar, Grant Management in 2026, to learn:

• Why grant management is now a strategic risk area for nonprofit leaders
• How compliance complexity and transparency demands are outpacing legacy systems
• What modern, cloud-based grant management looks like and how it drives efficiency and growth

Plus, hear how organizations like Women’s World Banking and Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington dramatically reduced grant reporting time by modernizing their approach.

Register to receive an Uber Eats gift card. Lunch is on us while you learn!

Continuing Professional Education Credits

CPE Credit: Participants are eligible to receive up to 1.0 CPE credit.

Participants will:

• Learn about current trends and challenges in nonprofit grant management
• Understand risks associated with outdated tools
• Learn strategies to evaluate accounting technology tools to support their organization

Fields of study:

• Computer Applications & Software (1 CPE Credit Hour)

In order to be awarded the full credit hours, you must be a present and active participant throughout the entirety of the seminar by having the presentation up on your main screen. You must also answer the polling questions in each session that you are present for.

Prerequisites: None
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit Accounting and Finance Professionals
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Refunds and Cancellations:
Because all Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC events are complimentary to all clients, customers, prospects, referrals, and community members, there will be no cancellation fees or refunds if a registrant can no longer attend the event.

If you have questions about the event, complaints, and/or program policies please do not hesitate to contact Lili Adornetto.

Dean Dorton is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.