Nonprofits Assistance Fund in the Community
In addition to our own Financial Management Workshops and the Financial Management Network Lunch, Nonprofits Assistance Fund staff also participate in a variety of other events in the community. Through these conference sessions, speaking engagements, and other partnerships with our nonprofit allies we work to encourage healthy financial practices.
Upcoming Events
Collaboration in Changing Economic Times
This experienced and practically-minded panel of nonprofit experts will discuss how nonprofits can collaborate with each other, with governmental entities, and with funders to save costs and improve services.
- Panel speakers: Kate Barr, Susie Brown & Renae Oswald-Anderson
- Moderator: J. Patrick Plunkett
Part of the 2010 Nonprofit Law Conference, sponsored by Minnesota State Bar Association. Learn more.
Event Details
March 9, 2010
MN CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall # 370
3rd Floor City Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1641
Grantee Financial Review with the IRS 990
Now is the time to become familiar with the IRS 990. Not only has the IRS made significant changes to the form in the last few years, but the State of Minnesota has raised the audit threshold, which means fewer nonprofits will be mandated to have audited financial reports. IRS 990s are the next best standard financial report.
This session will cover what to look for on an IRS 990 to understand a nonprofit organization's financial position by walking through the IRS 990 of a real nonprofit organization. Gain a better understanding of the changes to the form and what information is most relevant for grantmakers. Explore a side by side comparison of audited financial statements and the IRS 990, and learn about a tool to convert the information in the IRS 990 into a more familiar, financial statement format.
This training is part of the Effective Grantmaking Series (for foundation program officers and grant managers, sponsored by Minnesota Council on Foundations.
Event Details
March 31, 2010
Location TBD
For more information and to register, contact Stephanie Jacobs at sjacobs@mcf.org.
Basics of Nonprofit Budgeting and Financial Management
This workshop is designed to give nonprofit staff and board members a practical overview of nonprofit finance. Learn financial terminology, gain a working knowledge of the nonprofit income statement and balance sheet, walk through the annual budgeting process, and learn to create accurate cash flow projections.
Sponsored by Stepps Up and the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches Compassion Capital Fund.
Event Details
April 13
9-12:00
Red Wing
To register, contact Barb Haley
651-267-5413
barb@steppsup.org
Calculating True Program Costs
Do you know what your programs cost? Are you communicating their full costs to others? This workshop provides an overview of program budgeting and allocations. Learn to identify direct and indirect expenses, and then review different methods of allocating expenses to programs. An understanding of true program costs is essential for management decisions, program administration, effective development work, and compliance on your 990.
Sponsored by Stepps Up and the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches Compassion Capital Fund.
Event Details
April 20
9-12:00
Red Wing
To register, contact Barb Haley
651-267-5413
barb@steppsup.org
Financial Clarity for Nonprofit Boards
Nonprofit boards of directors are responsible for the financial health and viability of the organization.
This workshop is part of Board Basics: An Orientation for New (and Not So New) Board Members and Other Leaders, hosted by the St. Paul District Councils. These 45-minute trainings will help board members read and analyze financial statements, using actual District Council financial statements as examples.
Event Details
- July 14, 6-8:30
To register, contact Diane Wanner
651-266-8572
diane.wanner@ci.stpaul.mn.us