INTERPRETING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS This session covers the fundamentals of nonprofit finance so that nonprofit leaders and managers feel better equipped to interpret nonprofit financial statements and assess their organizations' financial position. NFF's approach seeks to demystify nonprofit accounting concepts and present financial information in a fresh and productive way. The concepts of nonprofit capitalization and how underlying core business models drive financial health will also be introduced.
Dates and Locations: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 9:30AM – 12:30PM Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K Street NW Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 202-457-0540
Registration Fee: $49 for the members of Center for Nonprofit Advancement; $89 for all others. Clickhereto register.
MANAGING IN A CHANGING ECONOMY This workshop shares practical approaches to managing your organization in the aftermath of the economic downturn. In addition to sharing techniques for assessing your organization's financial health, presenter will also provide tips and methods for cashflow projections, understanding program economics and scenario planning. This workshop is designed to assist nonprofits to be adaptable in a changing economic environment.
Dates and Locations: Thursday, August 19, 2010 1:30PM – 5:00PM Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K Street NW Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 202-457-0540
Registration Fee: $49 for the members of Center for Nonprofit Advancement; $89 for all others. Clickhereto register.
Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:30PM – 5:00PM Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K Street NW Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 202-457-0540
Registration Fee: $49 for the members of Center for Nonprofit Advancement; $89 for all others. Clickhereto register.
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
Dates and Locations: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 9:00AM – 5:00PM Nonprofit Finance Fund 1801 K Street NW, Ste. M-100 Washington, DC 20006
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:00AM – 5:00PM Nonprofit Finance Fund 1801 K Street NW, Ste. M-100 Washington, DC 20006
Cost: $65 (includes workshop materials, continental breakfast and lunch.)
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
Please bring your most recent audit to the session.
Dates and Locations: Thursday, October 28, 2010 9:30AM – 4:00PM Nonprofit Finance Fund 1801 K Street NW, Ste. M-100 Washington, DC 20006
Cost: $50 (includes workshop materials, continental breakfast and lunch.)
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.
Dates and Locations: Please check back for dates of future workshops.
