Finance
Finance That Imitates Program
Well-structured financial systems amplify our mission effectiveness because they are designed around and in support…
Lessons Learned in Minnesota’s Stalled Pay-For-Performance Financing Initiative
This report examines why Minnesota has failed to issue the appropriation bonds authorized in the…
The “S” Word: In Pursuit of Sustainability
Pursuing sustainability is an approach to leading an organization that incorporates and accepts uncertainty and…
Clear the Fuzzy Thinking about Nonprofit Reserves
The first step in developing useful nonprofit reserves is to clear the fuzzy thinking and…
Are You a Mission Cruncher?
The real purpose of excellence in financial management is to take a mission and make…
Mind the Gap: True Program Costs
The gap between funding and true costs is one of four top financial challenges for…
Déjà Vu All Over Again: Nonprofit Survey Results
One recurring message has been nonprofits reporting that the demand for their services exceeds their…
It’s Never About the Donuts
I totaled up my work and felt even sicker than before. Then it hit me:…
Want a Nonprofit With Flexibility, Resilience, and Durability? If Only…
The financial strategies that lead to sustainability include funds for current programs and activities, resources…