Date
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Continental breakfast at 8:30, Presentation at 9:00, Lunch Provided)
Event Description
Title
Strategic Financial Management Workshop for Nonprofit Executive Directors
Presenter
Scott Schaffer, Principal, Public Interest Management Group
Strategic financial management is critical to nonprofit success and sustainability. It involves actively building, monitoring and adjusting the organization’s business model. Successful CEOs must get in front of the organization’s financial strengths, weaknesses, risks and opportunities, and keep financial health and sustainability in the scope.
This one-day workshop for nonprofit CEOs provides an overview of key strategic financial management concepts, as well as practical methods for fulfilling this role within organizations. Using a combination of case studies and real-world financial data, the session is hands-on and discussion-oriented. It is designed to help participants carry out this essential role.
Target Audience
This session is specifically for executive directors/chief executive officers of nonprofit organizations with annual operating budgets of $1 million or greater. This session is not appropriate for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) or Board members. Only one staff person per organization should attend.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with budgeting, typical financial statements, and fiduciary responsibilities of nonprofit governance
Participant Takeaways
Participants will leave the workshop with:
- Understanding of the key elements of their organization’s business model, and where refinement can help achieve strategic goals
- Knowledge of the five critical data metrics for financial leadership
- Understanding of the concept of program profitability and how to apply it
- Greater confidence discussing/presenting financial information to boards and funders.
About the Presenter

Presenter
Scott Schaffer, Principal, Public Interest Management Group
Scott Schaffer, Principal of Public Interest Management Group, is an experienced nonprofit leader and consultant with a background in economics, finance and behavioral science. A four-time past CEO in the public health, housing and environmental fields. He's orchestrated financial turnarounds, launched innovative programs and partnerships, built sustainable high-performance organizations, and raised over $20 million for social and nonprofit enterprises. As a consultant, he specializes in assessing business model health, and crafting organizational strategies for sustainability.
Thank You Sponsor

This event is made possible through a partnership with Heritage Bank – thank you Heritage Bank!
Cost
$125 NAO Members
$200 Nonmembers
NAO Members must be logged in to receive discounted rate when registering.
Contact [email protected] or 503-239-4001 ext. 123 if you are having difficulties registering.
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