About this workshop:

Your organization can be profitable on paper — and still run out of cash.

Cash flow problems are one of the leading causes of financial stress in nonprofits — even in organizations that appear financially healthy.

Many nonprofit leaders rely on financial reports built on accrual accounting, which can make performance look strong while masking real-time cash challenges.

In this live, interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to understand, manage, and plan for cash flow with confidence. We’ll focus on practical tools and real-world scenarios to help you anticipate challenges, avoid shortfalls, and make better financial decisions throughout the year.

In this workshop, we will cover:

• What cash flow is — and why it matters, even when your financial statements look strong
• The difference between cash and accrual accounting — and how timing impacts your ability to operate
• Restricted vs. unrestricted cash — and why not all cash is available to spend
• The most common cash flow challenges nonprofits face — and what causes them
• How to interpret cash flow information, including:
  • Timing differences between revenue and expenses
  • Why cash flow and “surplus” are not the same thing
  • Early warning signs of potential cash shortfalls
• How to build a simple, practical cash flow projection
• Actionable strategies to manage cash flow and avoid surprises

This workshop is ideal for:

• Executive Directors and CEOs
• CFOs and Directors of Finance
• Program and operations leaders involved in budgeting and planning
• Board members who want to better understand organizational liquidity
• Nonprofit leaders responsible for making financial decisions throughout the year

What you’ll walk away with:

• A clear understanding of how cash moves through your organization
• Greater confidence identifying and addressing cash flow risks
• A practical approach to building and using a cash flow projection
• Tools you can apply immediately to make more proactive financial decisions

No advanced accounting background required

Whether you oversee finances or contribute to financial decisions, this workshop is designed to be practical, accessible, and immediately useful.

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