Nonprofit and NonGovernmental Organizations (NGO) may lack sound financial management practices, both at the organizational level and within social programs. Given the lack of resources available to many nonprofits, there is a real need to design strong financial management practices. My nonprofit services are directed at getting your organization to a much higher level of financial management. This can include several deliverables:

• Cost Benefit Analysis of Programs for Internal Benchmarking - Benchmarks are a common method for establishing baseline performance and monitoring favorable and unfavorable results.
• Financial Models for Managing Programs - More and more organizations are turning to financial models to streamline the administration of programs, standardize the procedures, and customize how performance should be evaluated.
• Performance Scorecards using 3 layered models (such as Harvard University's Public Sector Scorecard) - Traditional scorecards with multiple layers are somewhat confusing for Nonprofit's and NGO's; simple three layered models can be more effective than traditional models used in the private sector.
• Organizational Benchmarking for External Views - It is extremely important for all nonprofit's to avoid the trap of becoming too inward in how they assess performance. A set of external benchmarks, including competitive analysis, can allow a nonprofit to see the "big picture" for improved strategic decision making.
• Budgeting and Forecasting Models for Accountability of Funds - Simple models can be used to organize and simplify the development and reporting of budgets.
• Value Added Reporting per Accounting Data (including Flash Reports for Just in Time Decision Making) - Quick reporting of financial conditions so that unplanned events can be avoided.
• Process Management to Control Costs and Maximize Program Funds - The clear identification of non-value added activities and how to manage these types of activities as a means for effective cost control.
• Development of Overall Financial Policies - Both the organization and various programs should follow a standard set of financial policies for proper control and accountability.
• Training and Tools for Basic Financial Management - Everyone should clearly understand the "basics" behind financial management, including the use of various tools (such as excel models, decision trees, and valuation reports).

Critical Partnership

Unlike other sectors, the nonprofit sector is self-regulated and self-governing. As a result, nonprofit's must go it alone when it comes to financial management and accountability. Partnering with others to build best practices in finance is fundamental to sustaining a nonprofit organization. This is the foundation behind my nonprofit services - providing the support that you need for sound financial management.

Getting Started

You can easily start the process by visiting some of the resources offered on this website. Click Here for a summary of free resources.

If you need to better understand how some of my nonprofit services work, download and read Creating Value in the Nonprofit Sector.

Service Partnerships

In order to provide a full range of services to meet your needs, I may partner with other consulting firms, such as Resources Global.

Questions

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