Archive for March 2026

(This is the second in a two-part series on Financial Clarity for Executive Directors. In the previous post, we outlined the core financial questions every Executive Director should be able to answer.) Those questions help you understand where things stand today. The next step is preparing for what could change. Nonprofits operate in an environment…

(This is article is part one of a two-part series on Financial Clarity for Executive Directors.) Executive Directors are responsible for a wide range of priorities. Fundraising, programming, staff management, and community engagement all compete for attention. Financial oversight is part of that responsibility, but it often gets less focus than it should. You don’t…

Nonprofit boards carry a significant responsibility. They are stewards of the mission, responsible for ensuring resources are used wisely and the organization remains financially healthy. Yet most boards are made up of individuals with very different levels of financial experience, and they are often asked to oversee something they do not fully feel equipped to…