*Budgeting 101 -- Building a Strong Financial Foundation

Description

Intended Audience: Nonprofit staff or board members who are interested in feeling more confident in building and implementing the organization’s budget.

Session Facilitator: Jessica Richter, CPA, CITP, CISA and Partner at Forvis Mazars.  

A clear, thoughtful budget is one of the most powerful tools a nonprofit has, but for many, it can feel overwhelming or overly technical. This session is designed to demystify the basics and build confidence in creating and managing a budget that supports your organization’s mission.

Jessica will use her vast nonprofit finance experience to walk through the core components of a nonprofit budget, explore how to align revenue and expenses and provide practical tips for monitoring performance throughout the year. Whether you’re new to budgeting or looking for a refresher, this session will provide a solid foundation you can immediately put into practice.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the essential components of a nonprofit budget  
  • Learn how to align your budget with your strategic priorities  
  • Explore practical tools for tracking revenue and expenses  
  • Gain confidence in making informed financial decisions  
  • Identify common budgeting pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Contact
Barb Hobson
Contact phone
Event sponsor
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
When
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Location

Community Foundation C3 Center
1910 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Event status
Scheduled
No
Cost
Free