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Our nonprofit resource library is free to use. If you’d like assistance using one of our resources please reach out to training@propelnonprofits.org and our team will connect you with someone with expertise in the content area. As of April 2024 this library has an updated look; all your favorite resources are still here. If you are having trouble locating a resource reach out to us at our contact us page.

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Emerging Financial Leader

These resources are for the staff person who has found themselves responsible for financial leadership in their organization and doesn’t have the traditional training for the role. We’ve got resources to help get you started, trainings to show up how to apply these resources to your everyday work, and services to help you along the way.

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Effective Nonprofit Board Governance

If you are an Executive Director or in Board Leadership these resources can act as tools for effective nonprofit governance.

Starting a Nonprofit

If you’re the leader of an emerging nonprofit organization, these resources are designed to help you build a strong foundation for a healthy organization.

Building a Nonprofit Board

Whether you are starting a new board or strengthening an existing one, these resources and guidance can help board chairs, board members, and executive directors work together to build a representative and effective board of directors. They’ll help guide you in assessing your current board composition, recruiting and selecting diverse and qualified candidates, orienting and training new board members, establishing clear and effective board policies and procedures, and supporting ongoing board development and evaluation.

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Telling Your Financial Story

At Propel we know there are many ways to tell your story to different audiences. These resources offer guidance on how to talk about your work in a way that gives an accurate picture of your organization and how much it costs to meet your mission.

Effective Nonprofit Board Financial Leadership

These resources are a great way to get your board up to speed on how nonprofit finances work. They’ll help your board make the financial leadership decisions they need for your nonprofit.

Strategic Financial Planning

Having a clear picture of your finances can help you dream of possibilities from programs to office space. These resources can help set you on a path to understand your finances and where they might lead you.

Navigating Organizational Crisis

What do you need to do in a crisis? These resources can help boards and nonprofit leaders see what steps they need to take, and what to plan for to avoid a crisis, or manage one when it arises.

Nonprofit Life Cycle Considerations

Nonprofit organizations go through different stages of development, from start-up to maturity. Each stage has its own challenges and opportunities, and requires different strategies and skills. Understanding your nonprofit’s life cycle can help you anticipate and address the needs of your organization, such as funding, staffing, governance, and planning.