NFF^® Workshops in Greater Philadelphia

Register now using our workshop registration form or contact Diana Montgomery at diana.montgomery@nffusa.org, or 215.546.9426 x100.

ADVANCED BUDGETING: MAXIMIZING YOUR BUDGET AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL
As the economy continues to change and remain uncertain for many of us in the nonprofit community, many organizations are revisiting current budgeting practices and exploring new options to better navigate this changing environment. This workshop provides a review of basic budgeting practices and covers advanced concepts, such as program profitability analysis, reforecasting, and scenario planning. The content is designed for executive directors of organizations with annual budget sizes between $500,000 and $5 million, and other staff leaders seeking to enhance their budgeting experience.

Dates and locations:
Thursday, September 9th, 2010
1:30PM-4:30PM
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
7 Ben Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

$50 per person

How to register:
Download a Registration Form from our website and email to diana.montgomery@nffusa.org or fax to 215-546-9427. If you have any questions, please contact Diana at 215-546-9426 ext. 100

HOW TO COLLABORATE WITHOUT LOSING YOUR IDENTITY (OR YOUR JOB!) .
According to our nationwide survey of nonprofit leaders, nonprofits are continuing to respond to economic challenges and to act quickly to maintain services: 52% of nonprofits reported that they took steps in 2009 to collaborate with other organizations on program activities, while 12% implemented ways to collaborate with other organizations on expenses. Why are organizations choosing to collaborate? What are some of the common benefits of collaboration? What are some common myths about nonprofit mergers and why are they different from for-profit mergers? How can nonprofits design successful collaborations? What factors do nonprofits need to consider in assessing mergers or other forms of collaborative opportunities?

Dates and locations:
Thursday, October 14th, 2010
1:30PM-4:30PM
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
7 Ben Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

$50 per person

How to register:
Download a Registration Form from our website and email to diana.montgomery@nffusa.org or fax to 215-546-9427. If you have any questions, please contact Diana at 215-546-9426 ext. 100

MANAGING IN A CHANGING ECONOMY
We provide nonprofit leaders with guidance and tools to manage through these challenging times. Topics include: assessing organizational preparedness; evaluating risk exposure and tolerance; identifying and quantifying options; and communicating financial data to funders. We discuss tips on cash flow planning, access to credit, program profitability and scenario planning.

Dates and locations:
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
1:30PM-4:30PM
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
7 Ben Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

$50 per person

How to register:
Download a Registration Form from our website and email to diana.montgomery@nffusa.org or fax to 215-546-9427. If you have any questions, please contact Diana at 215-546-9426 ext. 100

FACILITY PROJECTS: PLANNING, FUNDING AND FINANCING STRATEGIES
This workshop demystifies the various fundraising and financing strategies available to pay for a facility project. Study the impact acquisition and/or renovation can have on your organization's mission, programs, structure, operations, fundraising and financial health. Topics include:

• Planning for your project and understanding its impact on your organization
• The relationship between operating, project and fundraising budgets
• An overview of project cash flow statements
• Planning a capital campaign
• The lending process and various financing options

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INTERPRETING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This session covers the fundamentals of nonprofit finance in order to better equip nonprofit leaders and managers to interpret nonprofit financial statements and assess their organizations' financial health. NFF's approach seeks to demystify nonprofit financial statements and present financial information in a fresh and productive way. This session introduces the concept of nonprofit capitalization and how underlying core business models drive financial health. This program is intended for individuals seeking beginner/basic level information.

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LINKING MONEY TO MISSION: A BALANCING ACT
Learn to balance your organization's mission with its financial realities. Plan for an in-depth and dynamic discussion of your organization's capital situation, its plans for the future, and the best path to achieve your long-term goals. NFF will:

• Give you a crash course on interpreting your financial statements to reveal the financial reality underpinning your programs
• Engage in dialogue about the challenges posed by growth, endowments, property ownership, and much more
• Use real-life case studies, with financial information drawn from IRS Form 990s and audits, to demonstrate how the choices you make impact your organization's financial health and viability
• Discuss the use of financial information in communicating to funders and other stakeholders your organization's financial story and resource needs

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GETTING TO KNOW NONPROFIT FINANCE FUND
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is dedicated to connecting nonprofit finance to mission through a wide range of loans, financial consulting, facility-planning services, growth services and thought-leadership. In this session, NFF staff will provide an introduction to NFF's mission and nonprofit financial services that aim to help nonprofit organizations improve their capacity to serve their communities.

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