Strengthening the Accidental Finance Leader – Meet the Instructors

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Where Nonprofit Financial Leaders Learn, Share & Solve Together.

Join us and connect with peers, access practical resources, and find support for the financial challenges facing your organization. This is where YOU belong.

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Watch On Demand

Building, managing, and using nonprofit reserves in 2026

Nothing like a good crisis to surface discussions about nonprofit reserves—but there’s no reason to wait for that.

A Tool-Based Article

Annotating board reports is financial magic

Build the financial literacy and decision-making of your board. Tailor this method to your organization’s strategic priorities and business model. Used properly and regularly, it’s a small miracle of applied adult education.

NFC Spotlight

A short playbook for nonprofits facing revenue adversity in 2026

A review of financial strategies from the wisdom of our peers. Developed by Nonprofit GPS. Peer-informed, practice-tested, and updated for 2026.

Upcoming 3-Part Course

Nonprofit Budgeting in Strategic Leadership Mode: Making the Most of the Process

Oct. 27, Oct. 29, and Nov. 3, 2026, 1:30pm–3:30pm

This course takes a practical, visionary approach to budgeting, helping nonprofit leaders move beyond simply balancing numbers to answering bigger questions: What can we afford to invest in? What does it really cost to deliver our mission? How much financial cushion do we need? Which revenue opportunities make sense? And when should we change course to optimize impact?

On October 8, 2025, Join Us for a National Town Hall on the Financial State of the Nonprofit Sector

Nonprofit GPS is a new, action-based community designed to help nonprofits navigate today’s disrupted revenue landscape. Built in consultation with organizations nationwide, it focuses on the real financial challenges nonprofits face — business model risks, capital management, budgeting, governance, and more. Together, we’ll share practical strategies and highlight bright spots of practice that strengthen missions, even in the most disruptive times.

At this event you will hear: an analysis of the current economic landscape for nonprofits and the implications for practice; what array of critical new resources will be offered by Nonprofit GPS over the next three months and beyond; and how to become involved as a practice leader in this community.

Join a space designed to foster support, inclusivity, and respect for every voice.

Ask questions, share experiences, and connect with peers and experts who value your insights. Your contribution is invaluable - forum members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, crucial for mutual growth and learning. We cherish your expertise and would love to have you enrich our forum! Let's build together, learn together, and support one another.