Board members are expected to provide financial oversight — but most have never been taught how to interpret nonprofit financials. This practical workshop builds confidence, improves financial conversations, and helps boards make more informed decisions.
Understand nonprofit financial statements and how leaders use them to guide decisions.
Learn practical frameworks for building nonprofit budgets that support programs and planning.
Develop tools for projecting and managing cash flow before financial challenges arise.
Calculate the true cost of programs by allocating shared expenses and organizational resources.
Build nonprofit reserves that strengthen stability, resilience, and future opportunities.
Improve financial communication between boards and staff and strengthen oversight.
Our workshops focus on practical financial tools nonprofit leaders can immediately apply in their organizations.
Every course is built around the financial realities of nonprofit organizations — not generic accounting concepts.
Complex financial topics are explained in clear, practical language that works for both finance and non-finance professionals.
The Nonprofit Finance Academy is an educational initiative of Bounce Accounting created to help nonprofit leaders build practical financial management skills.
Through live workshops, webinars, and training programs, the Academy provides clear, accessible instruction on the financial tools nonprofit organizations need to operate effectively and sustainably.
Our programs focus on real-world application — helping Executive Directors, finance staff, program leaders, and board members better understand financial statements, budgeting, cash flow, and the connection between mission and financial sustainability.
Founder, Bounce Accounting
Nonprofit Finance Consultant & Fractional CFO
John Thew is the founder of Bounce Accounting and the creator of the Nonprofit Finance Academy. With more than three decades of experience in nonprofit finance, he has helped nonprofit organizations strengthen financial management, improve budgeting practices, and build greater financial sustainability.
John has served as a nonprofit CFO, consultant, and advisor to organizations across the country, working closely with executive directors, finance teams, and boards to improve financial clarity and decision-making.
Through the Nonprofit Finance Academy, John shares practical financial tools and frameworks designed specifically for nonprofit leaders — helping organizations move beyond compliance and use financial information to guide strategy and strengthen their mission.
Takes 1–2 minutes.
We’ll follow up with next steps and pricing.
Tell us about your organization and the type of training you’re looking for. We’ll work with you to design a program that fits your team.Â
No commitment required. We’ll tailor this to your needs.
Custom Training Is Available For
These trainings are designed for nonprofit professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of nonprofit finance and financial management. Participants often include Executive Directors, CFOs, Controllers, bookkeepers, staff accountants, program leaders, and board members responsible for financial oversight. No advanced accounting background is required — the focus is on practical financial understanding and real-world application.
No. The workshops are designed to make nonprofit finance clear, practical, and accessible. Many participants are Executive Directors, program leaders, or board members who want to better understand financial information without needing technical accounting training. Finance staff also attend to strengthen their ability to communicate financial information to leadership and boards.
Workshops are delivered live online to allow for discussion, questions, and interaction with participants from other organizations. Participants who attend a session and would like to revisit the material are welcome to request access to a future offering of the same workshop.
Yes. Participants receive training materials and practical frameworks designed to help apply the concepts discussed in the workshop. The goal is for participants to leave with tools they can use immediately within their organizations.
Yes. Workshops are designed to be practical and interactive. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and discuss real-world situations from their organizations. The goal is to ensure participants leave with a clear understanding of how the concepts apply to their work.
We understand that nonprofit schedules can change unexpectedly. If you register for a workshop but are unable to attend the live session, simply contact us and we will gladly provide a complimentary registration for a future offering of the same workshop. Our goal is for every participant to receive full value from the training.
Yes. The Nonprofit Finance Academy offers custom training sessions for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and networks. If you are interested in bringing training to your team or community, please contact us to discuss options.
