Description

2-part series: May 14 and May 21, 2-3pm ET

This course is built for board members that want a foundation in nonprofit finance in order to better serve their mission and fiduciary obligations. Whether you are a first-time board member or seasoned treasurer, this two-part series offers clarity and guidance for how to focus on what matters. 

Course Schedule

Session 1 | Nonprofit Financial Leadership Overview 

This session will enable participants to: 

• Explain nonprofit finance basics to their fellow board members 
• Identify elements of fiscally healthy and unhealthy organizations 
• Recognize board level responsibilities in maintaining a strong financial position 

Session 2 | Effective Structures for Fiscal Oversight 

This session will prepare participants to: 

• Identify primary aims of a strong finance committee 
• Develop better communication methods between staff, finance committee members, and the general board 
• Recognize how to provide the right level of information for boards to feel confident in navigating financial conversations 

This training aligns with MNA’s beliefs that high performing boards operate at a high level, that financial health and stability can enhance mission impact, and with a preference towards full cost accounting systems. 

All sessions will be recorded and available for registered attendees to access, along with all session resources, for six months after the event.

Offered by our partners at Montana Nonprofit Association.