Cash Flow Management

Session Description:

Maintaining adequate cash flow is essential to the financial health and stability of any nonprofit organization. For nonprofits working with reimbursement-based funding, managing timing differences between expenses and incoming funds is a common challenge. Even when funding is secure, delays can create pressure on payroll, vendor payments, and overall program stability. Planning for these timing gaps is critical to maintaining steady operations during program implementation.

This session introduces practical approaches to managing cash flow in a way that supports organizational stability. Participants will explore how to anticipate cash needs, understand how funding timing affects operations, and strengthen coordination across teams. The session will also highlight key liquidity concepts and approaches to monitoring cash over time.

Participants will leave with a cash flow projection tool to help anticipate potential shortfalls and support more proactive financial decision-making.

Some of the intended learning objectives from this workshop include:

  • Explain the importance of cash flow planning for nonprofits
  • Develop a process for projecting and monitoring cash flow
  • Understand key liquidity metrics and operating reserve considerations
  • Apply strategies for creating and updating cash flow projections

Intended Audience:

Executive Directors / Senior Leadership, Finance Staff, Board Members (optional)

Facilitated By:

BDO

Available Seats:

OPEN

Session Length:

2 hrs