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    Session 2: Finance Fundamentals – Making Sense of the Numbers

    Posted by Jason on February 13, 2026 at 10:38 am

    This session demystifies nonprofit finance and focuses on what board members actually need to understand to govern well.

    Facilitators: Dana Britto and Peter Farstad

    Date & Time: February 19, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. ET to 4:00 p.m. ET

    Theo replied 2 days, 5 hours ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Theo

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    September 14, 2026 at 6:48 am

    Making financial information understandable to board members is a surprisingly important skill. Not everyone around the table will be comfortable with accounting terminology, and that is perfectly normal. I think the real goal should be helping members recognise what the numbers are saying about the organisation. Clear dashboards, simple explanations and a few well-chosen questions can go a long way. There is little value in producing a beautiful financial report that nobody understands. Good governance starts when people feel comfortable enough to ask what something actually means.

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