These are uncertain times, especially for nonprofits. We are in the challenging position of trying to meet increased needs, while at the same time trying to anticipate what will happen to our, already tight, income streams. State budgets will likely shrink and the impact on foundation and individual giving is unclear.  Where can you find reliable and useful advice on ways to navigate the economic downturn and position your organization for the future?

Nonprofits Assistance Fund is here as a guide to help you make informed, prudent, and strategic financial decisions that will put your organization in the best position for the future.

How Nonprofits Assistance Fund Can Help

Introducing the Nonprofit Harvest

The web is full of news stories, blogs, and wikis that provide resources and recommendations on nonprofit financial management. We’ll seek out the most useful content and post it on our new blog, Nonprofit Harvest.  Our goal is to post a few times a week, so subscribe in RSS or check back from time to time.

Balancing the Mission Checkbook

Kate is blogging on the economy’s possible impact on nonprofits, sharing strategic financial management advice, and other timely analysis on Balancing the Mission Checkbook.

• Balancing the Mission Checkbook: The Economy:  Here are a few recent posts prompted by the current financial situation:
  • Jittery About Investments
  • Start Your Turnaround Strategies Today
  • This Post Will Not Cheer Your Up
  • It’s 10am, Do You Know Where Your Cash Is?

Financial Management Resources

• Managing and Adapting in a Time of Uncertainty offers a framework to respond to the challenges nonprofits face in this economic downturn and set priorities with mission in mind.

• How financially healthy is your nonprofit? With this Financial Self-Assessment, you’ll have a better idea. Use the checklist to assess your organization’s financial management practices.

Additional Resources

Read Sustenance for Lean Times, our collection of resources on the economy, or visit the  Nonprofit Harvest to learn more about additional resources that can help you navigate this challenging time.