Workshops
One of our goals is to encourage healthy financial practices and help position nonprofits to achieve their mission. We offer a range of practical and affordable skill-building workshops throughout the year and across the state designed to empower attendees to manage their organization’s finances. In 2007 alone, we delivered 92 trainings to 1734 people in the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, and adjacent communities.
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View upcoming workshops by date or location - Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Workshop Topics
No matter what level of financial comprehension you have, Nonprofits Assistance Fund has a workshop for you. The curriculum is designed by our staff specifically for the nonprofit community and the topics range from a holistic overview of nonprofit finance to specific seminars for executive directors and organization leaders. The affordable, half-day sessions are designed to fit your budget and busy schedule. Our trainers will walk you through the material in everyday English, using real world examples, to help you develop and hone your financial management skills. You can apply the practical, hands-on training right away to enhance your everyday effectiveness and build a brighter financial future for your organization.
Finance Fundamentals
Financial Management Workshops
- Advanced Nonprofit Budgeting
- Building a Nonprofit Social Enterprise
- Calculating True Program Cost
- Financial Leadership for Executive Directors
- Financial Policies for Internal Control
- Managing Cash Flow
- Measuring Your Financial Health
- Nonprofit Budgeting: Beyond the Basics
- Presenting Financial Reports to the Board
- Understanding Nonprofit Financial Reports
To learn more about our workshops, please visit Workshop Descriptions.
Board Training
Financial Clarity for Nonprofit Boards is a specialized workshop designed specifically for nonprofit board members.
Financial Managment Network
Nonprofits Assistance Fund is pleased to host the Financial Management Network in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. These free, informal gatherings allow you to come together with our experienced staff and a group of your peers to explore finance related topics. Just bring your lunch, your business cards, and your ideas.
Nonprofits Assistance Fund in the Community
We also participate in a variety of other events in the community. Learn more about upcoming conference sessions, speaking engagements, and other partnerships with our nonprofit allies.
what people are saying
"These workshops a great service to the nonprofit community."
"Nonprofits Assistance Fund really understands how nonprofit organizations operate. The workshop was easy to understand for someone with no financial background."