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Reply To: Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them
That’s helpful, thanks. Right, I’d always support keeping emergency reserves in something very liquid and safe. And with the fed rate hikes, some basic accounts…
Reply To: Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them
Mark, I would only say they’re reluctant to invest the small amount of money that is being held as an emergency fund, say 3-6 months…
Reply To: Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them
We have a not-for-profit budget of $6.5 mil. We run an overnight camp and a day camp, as well as some mission run retreats. Our…
Reply To: Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them
Thanks, Jennifer, this is a great example of an option that doesn’t require a while investment policy review and risk management. Banks offer sweep accounts…
Reply To: Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them
I agree, Dana, this is an important factor for many nonprofits. I’ve seen it addressed at two points in the process – the selection of…
Reply To: Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them
I think this is a big point. Nonprofits that are willing to make standard investment risks (along the lines that people typically do with their…
Reply To: Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them
I am the CEO of a nonprofit with a large endowment and a much smaller Board designated reserve fund, We have a Board investment committee…
Reply To: Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them
At our non-profit, we are pretty risk-adverse and don’t do investing beyond CDs and savings accounts, and while I know it’s barely bringing in any…
Reply To: Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them
Wade: I’d love to hear more about this. Being responsible with money is laudable, but sticking it in a mattress isn’t good stewardship. You’ve found…
Reply To: Reserves are great to have – how to invest and manage them
As a Board Treasurer and nonprofit consultant, I certainly understand the importance of having the right team/resources to manage to reserve funds to effectively manage…