Discussion: “Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them”

The webinar and discussion on Nonprofit Reserves: The Real Deal broadened my understanding of reserves beyond the simple image of a “rainy day fund” to view reserves as a foundation for the capital available to a nonprofit for short, medium, and long term financial health. One question came up over and over during the session — once you HAVE reserves, how do you invest them?

Kate Barr

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