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The Importance of Establishing Operating Reserves for Nonprofits

Stanford Social Innovation Review

A minority of nonprofits have more than six months of cash in reserve, according to reports like the Nonprofit Finance Fund’s State of the Sector ; many have less than three months of operating reserves on hand. A plan showing the group intended to raise at least 12.5 million in reserve funds for the 32 grantee partners.

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Your Nonprofit Needs To Establish A Rainy Day Fund. Here’s Why That Is And How You Can Convince Others To Get On Board.

Bloomerang

Your board chair is concerned with governance responsibilities. Your finance chair is concerned with prudent financial management. If applicable, find out how they persuaded their leadership to start their rainy day fund. Your chief financial officer is concerned with financial strength. In summary.

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Getting Federal Money to Communities: A Story from Puerto Rico

NonProfit Quarterly

The contract award, in short, was a huge win, but for CRH leadership and staff, celebration quickly turned to concern. The value of relationships In nonprofit financing, relationships play a pivotal, often understated, role. Lessons Learned What can we take from this story? Three core themes emerge from CRH’s experience.

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What To Do About Fundraising’s Dark Side

The Agitator

I don’t care if you are brand new to the industry or an old hand – you need to understand the industry rules governing our business. Lean on the AFP and DMA to use their muscle on behalf of honest nonprofits and fundraisers like you. Note: Industry leadership will also boost your career!). Jennifer Phillips.

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Fundraising Apps: 25+ Tools To Help Your Org Raise More

Bloomerang

Boardable — Top Fundraising App for Board Management Boardable is powerful nonprofit board meeting software that enables your leadership to communicate virtually. This cloud-based solution is an inexpensive and easy-to-use option for nonprofits of all sizes. Easier interactions with the government.

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance / Houston, TX / $250. Leadership / #AMI16 / @NPL_Alliance. Leadership. 12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Leadership. 12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governance / @usdsoles.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

From communications to fundraising to technology to leadership skills, the conference offers something for everyone. BoardSource Leadership Forum. BoardSource Leadership Forum. The BoardSource Leadership Forum (BLF) is a global conference focused on nonprofit leadership at the highest level – the board of directors.