Thursday, June 4 • 2 PM - 5 PM CST
Overview
Deepen your financial knowledge—learn how to use financial metrics, cash flow, & fund accounting to strengthen your org's sustainability
About the Workshop
A deeper understanding of your nonprofit’s financials is essential for long-term sustainability, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Understanding Nonprofit Financials - Part 2 builds on the fundamentals covered in Part 1 and takes a closer look at how nonprofit leaders can use financial data to assess organizational health, ensure liquidity, and plan for a stable future.In this session, we will demystify key financial ratios, cash flow statements, and fund accounting principles, equipping you with tools to make more confident, data-driven decisions. Participants will leave with a clearer sense of how to leverage financial metrics not just for reporting—but as a strategic tool for growth, sustainability, and mission alignment.
Completion of Understand Nonprofit Financials - Part 1 is recommended but not required.
Intended Audience: Nonprofit executives, board members, senior staff, finance staff, and emerging leaders responsible for financial strategy and oversight.
Outcomes
Evaluate key financial ratios to assess financial health and sustainability
Analyze and interpret cash flow statements to manage liquidity
Understand fund accounting principles, including restrictions on funds
Plan for long-term financial sustainability through budgeting, reserves, and investments
Integrate financial metrics into strategic planning and decision-making processes
Participants will receive a digital badge of completion to display on LinkedIn, highlighting their commitment to continuous learning and effective leadership.
Thursday, June 4 • 2 PM - 5 PM CST
Overview
Deepen your financial knowledge—learn how to use financial metrics, cash flow, & fund accounting to strengthen your org's sustainability
About the Workshop
A deeper understanding of your nonprofit’s financials is essential for long-term sustainability, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Understanding Nonprofit Financials - Part 2 builds on the fundamentals covered in Part 1 and takes a closer look at how nonprofit leaders can use financial data to assess organizational health, ensure liquidity, and plan for a stable future.In this session, we will demystify key financial ratios, cash flow statements, and fund accounting principles, equipping you with tools to make more confident, data-driven decisions. Participants will leave with a clearer sense of how to leverage financial metrics not just for reporting—but as a strategic tool for growth, sustainability, and mission alignment.
Completion of Understand Nonprofit Financials - Part 1 is recommended but not required.
Intended Audience: Nonprofit executives, board members, senior staff, finance staff, and emerging leaders responsible for financial strategy and oversight.
Outcomes
Evaluate key financial ratios to assess financial health and sustainability
Analyze and interpret cash flow statements to manage liquidity
Understand fund accounting principles, including restrictions on funds
Plan for long-term financial sustainability through budgeting, reserves, and investments
Integrate financial metrics into strategic planning and decision-making processes
Participants will receive a digital badge of completion to display on LinkedIn, highlighting their commitment to continuous learning and effective leadership.
