Finance

*Streamlined Strategic Planning

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Economic instability, policy shifts, and funding uncertainty are forcing nonprofit leaders to make difficult decisions about programs, partnerships, staffing, and long-term viability — often with limited capacity and little room for error. Despite the need for a clear road map, nearly half of...

Planning for Your Nonprofit's Future

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It’s easy to focus on the next campaign, the next grant, or the next fiscal year. But when was the last time you paused to ask: Will this organization still be strong 10, 20 years from now, even after current leadership moves on? In this session, fundraising expert Janet Cobb will walk through what...

*Nonprofit Compliance: Legal Requirements and Best Practices

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Operating a nonprofit—whether as a board member or key staff—comes with significant legal and fiduciary responsibilities. While every organization is unique, all nonprofits must comply with state and federal requirements to maintain tax-exempt status and safeguard charitable assets. Join the...

Demystifying Budgets

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The budget is a critical component of any grant application—it should tell a story that complements your proposal narrative and builds your organization’s credibility as a responsible steward of grant funds. Understanding how to build a budget and present your financials in a grant proposal will...

From P&L to People: The Numbers That Drive Nonprofit Sustainability

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Running a nonprofit doesn’t require you to be a CPA—but it does require understanding what your numbers and people are telling you. If you want to lead with confidence, make better decisions, and build long-term sustainability, clarity is essential. Join us for this practical, no-jargon webinar as...

Introduction to Project Budgets

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Are you ready to write a grant proposal, but not sure how to create an effective budget? Worried that you’ll need specialized skills or accounting expertise? Come learn the basic elements of how anyone can draft a project budget for a grant proposal with confidence. Reasons to take this course This...

Audit-Ready Bookkeeping

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In this comprehensive session, we will explore the foundational principles and best practices of audit-ready bookkeeping for nonprofits. Attendees will learn how to implement bookkeeping practices and rhythms that ensure smooth audits and rock-solid numbers. From tracking financial transactions to...

Nonprofit Literacy: Empowering Mission-Driven Success

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This presentation will provide an overview of financial management principles tailored to nonprofit organizations. Attendees will learn about budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and strategies for maintaining financial health and accountability to ensure the long-term success of their...

Foundation & Endowment Fiduciary Symposium

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The Fiduciary Symposium is an educational meeting designed for officers, directors, trustees, board and investment committee members and others that serve in a fiduciary capacity for a foundation or endowment. In this time of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, our sessions will help sharpen your...

*Building Financial Resilience for Nonprofits in a Changing Economy

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Whether your organization is funded primarily by donations, program revenue, or government grants and contracts, your technology infrastructure is a key part of preparing for and weathering changes to your funding landscape. Recent changes in the policy environment, access to government funding, and...

*Navigating Nonprofit Financials: A Board Member's Guide to Reporting

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Financial reporting transparency and accountability helps to support your organization's mission and goals. This complimentary session is designed to equip board members with essential knowledge to oversee nonprofit financial management. Learn how to read financial statements, gain insights into new...

*Creating a Culture of Financial Transparency

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INA is pleased to partner with the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) to bring our members this webinar. This webinar explores why a culture of transparency is essential for nonprofit organizations, highlighting its surprising benefits, including increased donor trust and engagement...