• Drew

    Member
    August 21, 2026 at 4:00 am

    <div>Beyond overhead, I find indicators such as the program expense ratio and liquidity worth considering when assessing financial health. The right benchmarks can vary depending on the organisation and its mission, so I would avoid relying on a single percentage. Looking at reserves, debt levels and the diversity and stability of revenue can provide a broader picture. Together, these measures can say quite a bit about an organisation’s financial resilience.</div>

    I second @Callum suggestion of tools such as Pactman Nonprofit Check Plus API. It would really make verification a lot easier.

    • This reply was modified 6 days, 3 hours ago by  Drew.

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