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The communications intern will provide assistance in a variety of activities to ensure implementation of marketing and communications plan while gaining a better understanding of the nonprofit sector.

Nonprofits Count - Building financial capacity
In this issue, Nonprofits Assistance Fund focuses on building financial capacity by providing a variety of learning opportunities to Minnesota's nonprofit community.

Open Office Hours
Need help understanding your cash flow needs? Have follow-up questions after one of our trainings? Take the opportunity to sit down with one of our financial experts to discuss a specific financial situation.

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Client Stories

OutFront Minnesota Community Services: An ally in equality

“We hope to not need NAF in the same ways we have in the past. But we always know NAF is here to provide support and be the safety net for nonprofits in case we do need them.” - Monica Meyer, executive director at OutFront Minnesota Community Services

Rural Renewable Energy Alliance: Making renewable energy accessible

“We are very passionate about solar and low interest fuel but quite frankly those of us associated with starting the organization, myself included, don’t have finance backgrounds. And so from a technical assistance perspective, that is something we really benefited from Nonprofits Assistance Fund.”

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Training Events

Transforming Nonprofit Business Models
May 16, 2012
While most well-known for mission work and community impact, nonprofits more »

Financial Leadership for Executive Directors
May 22, 2012
As an executive director, what do you need to do to lead your organization more »

Making the Most of Audits and Management Letters
May 23, 2012
Each month we host the Financial Management Network at our office. It's a more »

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Blog Posts

Conference visionary or conference victim?
After the Nonprofit Finance and Sustainability Conference, Curt Klotz challenges nonprofit leaders to be conference visionaries instead of conference victims. How can we turn knowledge into action?

Incentives, disincentives, and knowing the difference
Steve Boland defines and explains the differences between incentives and disincentives to help you understand how mission and money work together.

Paying Attention to “Pay for Performance”
Kate Barr introduces to the "Pay for Performance" model by breaking down key terminology, providing valuable resources, and inviting you to join the conversation.

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    We help nonprofits thrive. When you need a trusted advisor, contact us to begin a relationship that will help you strengthen your organization.

  • Find Financing

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    Develop and strengthen your financial management skills with our trainings. Find out more about upcoming workshops, webinars, and other events.

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  • Assessment

    Our assessment helps nonprofits understand their financial situation. We will answer your questions, and learn how to build a stronger organization.

  • Balancing the Mission Checkbook Blog
  • Client Stories
Nonprofits Assistance Fund shares thoughts and insights on nonprofit management and finance on our blog, Balancing the Mission Checkbook. View these popular posts and more:
  • Conference visionary or conference victim?
  • Incentives, disincentives, and knowing the difference
  • Paying attention to "Pay for Performance"
  • When is a deficit OK?
  • Why board members miss the red flags
Our financial experts help nonprofits strengthen their capacity to address unexpected events, finance new opportunities, and realize strategic goals. Read our client stories about how we help nonprofits thrive:
  • OutFront Minnesota Community Services: An ally in equality
  • Rural Renewable Energy Alliance: Making renewable energy accessible
  • TU Dance: Realizing potential
  • Eagan Resource Center: Navigating a changed environment
  • Genesis II for Families: Establishing healthy financial practices

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