Commons Collection – Strategy and Planning
A selection of resources about business models for nonprofits. Curated by the Nonprofit Financial Commons.
Article Topic: Nonprofit Reserves
Operating Reserves with Nonprofit Policy Examples
This resource list from Propel Nonprofits includes considerations for reserve planning and some sample policies.
Operating Reserves for Nonprofits
The National Council of Nonprofits asks, “How much cash does your nonprofit need in reserve?“ The resources provided help answer the question.
Alchemy in Action: The Role of the Nonprofit Strategist – Webinar Recording
Surfacing the well-honed practice of the nonprofit financial strategist—in all of its informed creativity—so we can learn from each other.
Discussion: “Nonprofit Reserves: The Real Deal – Questions for Panelists”
Prior to the webinar on nonprofit reserves, the NFC forums collected questions from members that might be addressed by panelists.
Discussion: “Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them”
What are your strategies and policies for your reserve funds? Read some thoughtful responses at the NFC forums.
Nonprofit Reserves: The Real Deal – Webinar Recording and Resources List
A selection of resources and research related to the Nonprofit Financial Commons webinar on financial reserves.
Organizational Slack (or Goldilocks and the Three Budgets)
Organizational slack means extra resources or resources in reserve—the difference between a hand-to-mouth organization and a vibrant one.
How PRIs Work: A Basic Primer for Nonprofits
In addition to grants, foundations have been increasingly using Program Related Investments, or PRIs, to support nonprofits. PRIs can be a powerful to…
Keeping It in Reserve: Grantmaking for a Rainy Day
Many nonprofits know that they should be building reserves over time, but find it hard to do so without hobbling their work. Perhaps with a better un…