Building, Managing, and Using Reserves – Webinar and Resource List

A Guide to Further Building, Managing, and Using Nonprofit Reserves in 2026

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Financial Risk Assessment: A 3-Level Model for Nonprofits in 2025

As nonprofits navigate uncertainty, there is an immediate need for leaders to assess risks and consider their responses to likely scenarios. Made in collaboration with Nonprofit GPS. Read the article.

Operating Reserves, with Nonprofit Policy Examples

A nonprofit may set aside a cash reserve to provide a cushion for planned or unplanned future needs. This resource includes considerations for reserve planning and two sample policies. These sample nonprofit operating reserve policies are provided to get you started, but keep in mind that no example will be an exact fit. Be sure to review them carefully to create the right policy for your organization. Courtesy of Propel Nonprofits. Read the article.

Nonprofit Reserves: What, Why, When—and How (Much?)

A cash reserve is every nonprofit’s a goal as a buffer for disruptions, emergencies, or delays. But there’s much more to consider. Watch this webinar, hosted by Propel Nonprofits.

Navigating Uncertainty – A StrongNonprofits collection

The Wallace Foundation has gathered a selection of articles about navigating uncertainty. You can start with these scenario planning tools, and read the rest

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