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As 2024 comes to a close, we’re not just wrapping up another year—we’re celebrating 15 incredible years of empowering organizations to take control of their budgeting and financial reporting. This year has been one of growth, collaboration, and gratitude, and we’re excited to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved together.
In this special year-end recap, we’re sharing our most impactful blog posts, a treasure trove of helpful downloads like checklists and ebooks, and highlights from a banner year of innovation and service. Whether you’re managing budgets for a nonprofit or tackling financial planning in a for-profit space, these resources will make your job easier and set you up for success in the year ahead!
Our Best Blog Posts!
Here are the posts that really grabbed eyeballs in 2024! 👀
Budget Planning for the Fiscal Year: When, Why, & How
Whether you're a seasoned budgeter or stepping into this process for the first time, it's the perfect time to sharpen your skills. In this article, you'll find practical tips on preparing for the next fiscal year, aligning budgets with organizational goals, and leveraging tools like Martus to make budgeting easier than ever.
Mastering New Budget Cycles: A Step-by-Step Guide with Martus
Starting a new budget cycle can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! This article breaks down key insights from one of our "Watch Me Work" webinars, showing how Martus Solutions makes budgeting cycles seamless. From customizing budget frameworks to locking in data integrity and syncing with accounting systems like QuickBooks, these tips help you budget smarter—not harder.
Top 7 Budgeting Challenges Organizations Face
Struggling with outdated tools, costly software, or endless team coordination during budget season? You’re not alone. This article highlights the top seven budgeting challenges organizations face—and how to solve them. Whether you’re managing finances for a nonprofit, school, church, or business, here are BUDGETING TIPS YOU NEED!
Personnel Budgeting 101: Tools & Best Practices
Managing personnel costs doesn’t have to be daunting. Whether it’s balancing salaries, benefits, or workforce planning, our latest article breaks down the essentials of personnel budgeting and the tools that make it easier. From nonprofits to schools, businesses, and faith-based organizations, find strategies to streamline your processes and ensure financial health.
Awesome New Budgeting Tools
We pumped out some excellent resources this year!
Your Nonprofit Year End Checklist
Take the stress out of year-end with a simple, streamlined approach to closing your books. Discover key tasks, compliance tips, and planning strategies to set your nonprofit up for success!
The CFO's Guide to Tech-Enhanced Revenue & Profit Strategies
Discover the strategies and tools transforming CFOs into strategic leaders. From leveraging AI to building a data-driven culture, this guide reveals how to boost profitability and simplify financial reporting
Nonprofit Collaborative Budgeting
Revolutionize the way your nonprofit handles budgeting with a transparent, team-driven approach. Discover how to save time, engage your team, and make smarter financial decisions!
Streamlining the Budgeting Process
Simplify your budgeting process with practical strategies for efficiency and alignment. Learn how to save time, enhance collaboration, and make smarter financial decisions!
A big Thanks!
As we wrap up 2024, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible organizations, leaders, and teams who continue to trust Martus as their partner in budgeting and financial management. This year has been extraordinary, and it's all because of you—our customers, partners, and supporters.
Here are some of the standout achievements we’re celebrating this year, thanks to your unwavering support:
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Record-Breaking Sales Year: 2024 marked our best sales year yet! This milestone reflects the growing demand for smarter, more collaborative budgeting and reporting tools.
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SOC 2 Certification – Second Year in a Row: We maintained our SOC 2 Certification for the second year and added security to our compliance standards, underscoring our commitment to protecting your data.
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New Integrations to Streamline Your Workflows: We introduced integrations with Microsoft Dynamics and a Sage 100 API through our Martus EZ Connector, making it even easier for organizations to sync Martus with their existing systems.
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Recognition on G2: Martus was named a Top Budgeting and Reporting Software by G2 every quarter in 2024. This consistent recognition showcases how much our users value the innovation and support we bring to their financial management.
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Expanded Leadership Team: To meet the growing demand for nonprofit budgeting and reporting solutions, we added incredible talent to our leadership team, most notably welcoming Taylor MacDonald, a powerhouse leader poised to drive Martus into its next chapter of growth.
From our internal team to the organizations that rely on our tools every day, each of you has played a vital role in shaping our success.
Looking Ahead
As we move into 2025, we’re excited to build on the incredible momentum of this past year. Our growing presence in Canada, Australia, South Africa, and across the U.S. reflects our commitment to making a global impact. By continuing to meet organizations where they are, we’re helping more teams simplify their budgeting and reporting processes, no matter their size or industry.
We’ve expanded our integrations with leading accounting systems, making Martus even more accessible and adaptable to your needs, including Sage Intacct, Sage 100, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Acumatica, and Microsoft. In addition, we're strengthening our partner program to connect with organizations in new industries, including professional sports associations and beyond.
Keep Learning With Us!
Martus is always here to simplify the budgeting process, empower your team, and help you make smarter financial decisions. Join us for one of our monthly Coffee Break Demos, where you’ll see firsthand how to ditch the spreadsheets and transform your budgeting approach. Grab a cup of coffee, take a break, and let’s reimagine what’s possible for your organization’s financial future.
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