Finance

Should Your Budget Balance? NO!!
We’ve long argued at Propel Nonprofits that break-even budgets are not only not required, but…

Field Notes From a New Loan Officer
One of the reasons I loved journalism so much is that there was a daily…

What Can Investing in Nonprofit Infrastructure Do?
Propel Nonprofits is excited to offer a second round of Nonprofit Infrastructure Grants. Read about…

8 Trends in the Nonprofit Sector
Kate Barr, President & CEO of Propel Nonprofits, discusses eight trends facing the nonprofit sector…

Do You Equip Your Board for Financial Strategy?
Give your board cake, not a bowl of batter. Read Kate Barr’s blog on what…

Three Reasons to Love Cash Flow
Allison Wagstrom spells out why your nonprofit should embrace cash flow projections.

Survey Says: 2018 Minnesota Nonprofit CFO Survey Highlights, Trends
Kate Barr of Propel Nonprofits discusses interesting findings and sector trends to watch from the…

Four Qualities of Financial Leaders
Effective leaders realize they can’t delegate finances to an accountant and expect to have the…

Budgeting for Change
Budgets need to breathe, flex, and bend as the opportunities and unknown challenges are presented.