
We can all agree that 2009 has been a very tough year for nonprofits. Have any of you ever worked so hard, or navigated through more uncertainty? While we may all be eager to leave this year behind and hope for more signs of turnaround in 2010, there have been some remarkable highlights...

Nonprofits Assistance Fund hopes everyone had a restful holiday weekend and has a successful end to the calendar year

Nonprofits Assistance Fund thinks it's story time
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This is often a time to take stock.Rather than dwell on the series of year-end reports issued in the last few days (see below) , I’d like to take this moment to share a story.

Nonprofits Assistance Fund Some pictures from our holiday party
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The Nonprofits Assistance Fund team gets into the holiday spirit by eating copious amounts of food and exchanging awful gifts.

Nonprofits Assistance Fund is getting ready for our staff meeting/holiday party. Nothing says happy holidays like cookies and a white elephant gift exchange!

Nonprofits Assistance Fund back from a great event hosted by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits - Nonprofit Fundraising & Economic Outlook for 2010. Now we're thinking about how nonprofit leaders can be bold, courageous & resourceful to respond to changing times and deliver services in the years to come.

Nonprofits Assistance Fund is thinking about how to meaningfully measure impact and effectiveness. What are your suggestions?

There was a breakthrough last week for nonprofits. In a joint announcement, Guidestar and other major charity “watchdogs” made a very strong case that overhead ratios are meaningless. Th...

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Explore the balance sheet, learn how one organization transformed challenges into opportunity, and hear how partnerships and technology are
helping us expand our services.
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As 2009 comes to a close, it's a time to reflect on the last year. Although it has been a challenging time for nonprofits and the communities we serve, there are also bright spots.

Nonprofits Assistance Fund thinks everyone should leave work early, make some hot cocoa, then participate in Financial Clarity for Nonprofit Boards: Webinar. You'll be warm, cozy, and better prepared to fulfill your financial responsibilities.
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Just in time for the new year, this webinar will help nonprofit board members enhance their financial decision-making and leadership.

Nonprofits Assistance Fund is looking forward to tomorrow's webinar on financial management for boards.
Location:The Internet
Time:6:00PM Tuesday, December 8th

Nonprofits Assistance Fund Our neighbors just showed off their enoromous calculator. If we ever take to the stage (or you tube) this will be our main prop!

Nonprofits Assistance Fund Photo shoot day - soon there will be updated pictures of our whole team on the website

Nonprofits Assistance Fund How can you spot a nonprofit finance geek? From posts like Steve Boland's comment that he is "in awe of the importance of managing cash flow. " Yep, managing cash flow is important. And awesome.
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