Nonprofit Financial Institute | 2026

Proper financial management is key to any organization's success. With restricted funding, irregular cash flows, and a bevvy of unique challenges, understanding how to to interpret financial statements, manage funds, and tell your financial story is key for any nonprofit board member or leader. 

• Nonprofit Financial Strategy: "Nonprofit" is a tax status, not a business model! Understand basic financial terms for the nonprofit sector and explore earned income potential.
• Reading between the lines: Each month, board members and leaders receive a series of financial statements. Learn the purpose of each, how to read them, and most importantly, how to ask questions and notice red flags.
• Budget and Grant Management: Practical ways to develop and manage budgets both for your organization and for specific grant projects. 
• Telling your financial story:  Create a narrative that shows your organization or departments financial position. 
• Plus a few tips, tricks and tools of the trade that can make your life easier!

Structure:

• The Institute consists of two full-day sessions and one half-day sessions:
  • Tues., March 10th | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Wed., March 11th | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thurs., March 12th | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Sessions will be held live and in-person.
• Attendance is limited to 15 participants who commit to attending all sessions in full.

Guidelines:

• Participants must be a paid employee or a board member of a Nonprofit Connect member organization with 501(c) status. (Not yet a member? Click here.)
• Open to those tasked with generating resources for their organizations.
• Participants commit to attending all sessions.

Cancellation/Program Policies:

No refunds will be processed after March 5, 2026. No-shows will be billed. Full payment of the program fee must be received by March 5 to reserve your place. Nonprofit Connect may take photographs or videos at public events, so we ask that you read our Privacy Policy for more information.