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St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651.642.1904
Fax: 651.642.1517
Greater MN: 1800.289.1904
Email: info@mncn.org
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Upcoming
Financial Management Trainings MCN
is proud to partner with the Nonprofits
Assistance Fund (NAF) to deliver high quality, practical financial
management trainings in 2010.
Budgets are the foundation of nonprofit finance and are vital to your organization’s strategic planning and management. This workshop will prepare you to craft a budget for your program or organization. Using everyday English and a real world example as a case study, we will walk through the budgeting process in ten steps. The importance of ongoing cash flow management will also be discussed. Take this workshop in conjunction with Fundamentals of Nonprofit Finance for a comprehensive overview of nonprofit financial management. Part
of Nonprofits Assistance Fund’s Fundamental Skills series,
helping those new to nonprofit finance gain the basic operating
skills and confidence needed to achieve mission goals. Perfect for
those new to the nonprofit sector, or for board members, program
managers, administrative staff, or executive directors looking for
a financial refresher. Details: Registration: 1.
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online. Budgets are the foundation of nonprofit finance and are vital to your organization’s strategic planning and management. This workshop will prepare you to craft a budget for your program or organization. Using everyday English and a real world example as a case study, we will walk through the budgeting process in ten steps. The importance of ongoing cash flow management will also be discussed. Take this workshop in conjunction with Fundamentals of Nonprofit Finance for a comprehensive overview of nonprofit financial management. Part
of Nonprofits Assistance Fund’s Fundamental Skills series,
helping those new to nonprofit finance gain the basic operating
skills and confidence needed to achieve mission goals. Perfect for
those new to the nonprofit sector, or for board members, program
managers, administrative staff, or executive directors looking for
a financial refresher. Details: Registration: 1.
Register
online. Fundamentals of Nonprofit Finance Nonprofit finance has unique rules, conditions, and terminology. This session will provide an introduction to financial reports, the accounting rules governing restricted funds, and nonprofit reporting requirements. The trainer will unpack financial jargon and use real nonprofit examples to illustrate key concepts. You will learn to clarify financial roles and responsibilities and to create effective internal controls and policies. Take this workshop in conjunction with Fundamentals of Budgeting for a comprehensive overview of nonprofit financial management. Part of Nonprofits Assistance Fund’s Fundamental Skills series, helping those new to nonprofit finance gain the basic operating skills and confidence needed to achieve mission goals. Perfect for those new to the nonprofit sector, or for board members, program managers, administrative staff, or executive directors looking for a financial refresher. This training will be led by Phil Hatlie. Details: Registration: 1.
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online. Financial Planning in Uncertain Times As the economy crawls out of its recession, nonprofit leaders know that the effects of the recession will continue to impact their budgets for years to come. Sound financial management must be a priority for nonprofit organizations if they are to survive and thrive. Attendees of this workshop will learn how to assess their organization’s current financial position and business model, gauge budget risks and uncertainties, and examine organizational goals and priorities. Different tools and techniques for scenario planning and multi-year budgeting will also be discussed. This training will be led by Michael Anderson. Details: Registration: This event has been cancelled. Financial Analysis and Benchmarking Strategic financial planning and management requires a deep understanding of your income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. This advanced workshop will teach you to analyze and interpret your basic financial reports in context. Discuss the components of nonprofit financial health and identify key financial indicators. We will provide calculators and a case study so you can work through a ratio calculation exercise in class. Finally, learn to create dashboard reports summarizing the financial indicators important for your organization. Part of Nonprofits Assistance Fund’s Financial Leadership series, helping nonprofit leaders balance financial priorities, adapt to uncertainty, and steer their organizations toward a sustainable future. This training will be led by Michael Anderson. Details: Registration: 1.
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online. Calculating True Program Costs Do you know what your programs cost? Are you communicating their full costs to others? This workshop will provide an overview of program budgeting and allocations. Learn to identify direct and indirect expenses using real life examples, and then review different methods of allocating expenses to programs. An understanding of true program costs is essential for management decisions, program administration, effective development work, and compliance on your 990. Part of Nonprofits Assistance Fund’s Practical Financial Management series, helping staff with financial responsibilities to develop the management skills necessary for savvy planning and strategic decision making. This training will be led by Janet Ogden-Brackett. Details: Registration: 1.
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online. Calculating True Program Costs Do you know what your programs cost? Are you communicating their full costs to others? This workshop will provide an overview of program budgeting and allocations. Learn to identify direct and indirect expenses using real life examples, and then review different methods of allocating expenses to programs. An understanding of true program costs is essential for management decisions, program administration, effective development work, and compliance on your 990. Part of Nonprofits Assistance Fund’s Practical Financial Management series, helping staff with financial responsibilities to develop the management skills necessary for savvy planning and strategic decision making. This training will be led by Phil Hatlie. Details: Registration: 1.
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online. Presenting Financial Reports to the Board The nonprofit board of directors has ultimate fiscal responsibility for your organization. This workshop will help you understand how the board uses financial information, and how staff can support the board’s oversight role through the format, content, and presentation of financial information. Learn to evaluate board members’ financial capacity and train them to understand the unique rules and conditions of nonprofit finance. Discuss how to improve the flow of financial information between staff and board so that the board can provide effective oversight and strategic planning. Part of Nonprofits Assistance Fund’s Practical Financial Management series, helping staff with financial responsibilities to develop the management skills necessary for savvy planning and strategic decision making. This training will be led by Steve Boland. Details: Registration: 1.
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online. Presenting Financial Reports to the Board Tuesday, August 3 (Windom) and Tuesday, September 21 (Virginia) The nonprofit board of directors has ultimate fiscal responsibility for your organization. This workshop will help you understand how the board uses financial information, and how staff can support the board’s oversight role through the format, content, and presentation of financial information. Learn to evaluate board members’ financial capacity and train them to understand the unique rules and conditions of nonprofit finance. Discuss how to improve the flow of financial information between staff and board so that the board can provide effective oversight and strategic planning. Part
of Nonprofits Assistance Fund’s Practical Financial Management
series, helping staff with financial responsibilities to develop
the management skills necessary for savvy planning and strategic
decision making. Details: Registration: Financial Leadership for Executive Directors As an executive director, what do you need to do to ensure the financial health of your organization? How can you establish a culture of financial responsibility and accountability amongst your staff and board? This workshop has been created specifically for executive directors of small nonprofits who often function as the key financial manager. Learn to clarify roles and responsibilities; communicate financial information to different stakeholders; and work with auditors, the finance committee, and the board. The session will begin with a review of financial terminology and basic reports. For executive directors only. Part of Nonprofits Assistance Fund’s Financial Leadership series, helping nonprofit leaders balance financial priorities, adapt to uncertainty, and steer their organizations toward a sustainable future. This training will be led by Janet Ogden-Brackett. Details: Registration: 1.
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online. Nonprofit Budgeting: Beyond the Basics Take your practical budgeting knowledge to the next level. Learn how dynamic budgets can help you plan, monitor, and provide strategic leadership within your organization. Every nonprofit has a distinct budgeting culture. Assess yours, and gain ideas to improve your process. Review staff and board roles and discuss strategies to energize your financial team. This workshop is designed for those who have already mastered the basics of budgeting. Part of Nonprofits Assistance Fund’s Financial Leadership series, helping nonprofit leaders balance financial priorities, adapt to uncertainty, and steer their organizations toward a sustainable future. This training will be led by Phil Hatlie. Details: Registration: 1.
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online. Trainer Bios:
About Nonprofits Assistance Fund: Nonprofits Assistance Fund's mission is to build financially healthy nonprofits that foster community vitality. The organization is a national pioneer in the area of lending to nonprofits and is a premier financial management resource for the nonprofit community. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), NAF provides loans that offer financial support and flexibility, helps organizations implement healthier financial practices through training and resources, and offers strategic financial guidance. Our work helps nonprofits realize their own visions of sustainability, transformation and success.
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Kate
oversees Nonprofits Assistance Fund's strategic plans, development,
loan capital, outreach, and program activities for the loan funds.
Under her leadership, the organization has emerged as a premier
financial management resource in Minnesota by providing training,
strategic financial counsel, and loans to the nonprofit community.
Prior to joining the Nonprofits Assistance Fund, Kate served as
Senior Vice President of Riverside Bank where she was responsible
for strategic planning, marketing, and community development lending.
With her unique insight and experience, she is a popular speaker,
trainer, and writer on nonprofit management and financial issues.
Kate holds a Master's degree from Hamline University and is currently
a member of their adjunct faculty. She serves on the boards of directors
of the Neighborhood Development Center, Partners for the Common
Good, and Western Bank.
Janet
is responsible for managing Nonprofits Assistance Fund's loan program.
In this capacity she helps the lending team assess each nonprofit’s
unique financial situation and craft loan applications that best
meet their immediate and long-term needs. As a loan officer, she
assists individual nonprofits during the loan application, review
process, and throughout the lifecycle of the loan. She also delivers
training workshops and provides technical assistance on financial
management topics to nonprofits throughout Minnesota. Janet is a
graduate of MCN's Leadership Institute. Prior to joining the Nonprofits
Assistance Fund, Janet was Director of Operations and Financial
Manager at Minnesota Environmental Initiative, where she oversaw
the financial reporting, budgeting, and operational systems. She
has a BA in Business Management from the University of St. Thomas.
Phil
is responsible for assisting nonprofits during the loan application,
review process, and throughout the lifecycle of the loan, with a
special expertise in charter school financing. He also delivers
training workshops and provides technical assistance on financial
management topics to nonprofits throughout Minnesota. Prior to joining
Nonprofits Assistance Fund, Phil spent 15 years working as the lead
finance person at three Minnesota nonprofits. He served as a Director
of Finance and Administration for the Greater Minneapolis Council
of Churches and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and as the Director
of Operations for the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA).
Michael
is responsible for advising nonprofits through the loan application
and review process, as well as throughout the lifecycle of the loan.
He also provides technical assistance and delivers training workshops
on a wide variety of nonprofit financial management topics. Through
daily conversations with nonprofits across the state, Michael is
close to the problems and issues facing the sector. He holds a Master
of Public Policy degree from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.
Michael serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota
and on the Board of Directors of PRG, Inc., a nonprofit community
development corporation.
Steve
works with nonprofits during the loan application and review process,
in addition to providing strategic advice and training. Steve's
career began with the office of Congressman Bruce Vento in Saint
Paul and transitioned to management positions in statewide and local
nonprofits, including serving as Executive Director of the Saint
Paul Neighborhood Network, Summit-University Planning Council and
the Greater Frogtown Community Development Corporation. He is a
graduate of the University of Minnesota, and is pursuing a Master
of Nonprofit Management from Hamline University. Steve currently
serves on the Board of Directors for Sparc, a community development
corporation in Saint Paul, and is a regular blood platelet donor
with the American Red Cross.
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Email: info@mncn.org
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