Truth or Consequences: The Implications of Financial Decisions
Does a diversified revenue base make for a more profitable—and therefore sustainable—nonprofit? Does government funding create big financial probl…
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The Matrix Map: A Powerful Tool for Mission-Focused Nonprofits
The Matrix Map is a visual tool that plots all of the organization’s activities—not just its programs—into a single, compelling image. By illust…
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…
StrongNonprofits Data and Analysis Toolkit
Financial decisions can be only as good as the data and analysis they are based on. The tools in this section will help you look at your financial inf…
Cash Flow in the Nonprofit Business Model: A Question of Whats and Whens
In recent years, the concept of the “business model” has gained a great deal of currency within the nonprofit sector, with nonprofit leaders as we…
StrongNonprofits Cash Flow Toolkit
Once you have completed your annual budget process, these tools can help your team translate your newly minted operating budget into a detailed cash f…
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…
The Looking-Glass World of Nonprofit Money: Managing in For-Profits’ Shadow Universe
Take this true/false test—but be careful; it is more difficult than it seems. Then, read for yourself how our shadow universe compares to the “r…
How to Think Differently about Your Money: Capital Explored
When you use the word “capital” in the nonprofit sector, you must take the time to define your terms, because so far there is no thorough unders…