Cash & Investment Management for Nonprofit Organizations

Cash & Investment Management for Nonprofit Organizations In today s funding environment, nonprofit CFOs need to have a framework for financial management that facilitates their standing as proficient financial managers and champions of strong internal control systems. Filled with practical, proven strategies from financial authorities John Zietlow and Alan Seidner, Cash & Investment Management for Nonprofit Organizations guides nonprofit professionals to make financial management a more streamlined and effective process while protecting donors resources from mismanagement and fraud. This timely book discusses the unique, challenging cash flow problems a nonprofit may experience, equipping readers with tools such as cash forecasting methods to monitor cash flow dynamics and the cash position. Its expert advice provides balanced and up to date guidelines for the sound financial management of nonprofits of every size and type and guides nonprofit financial managers and board members step by step through everything they need to successfully manage cash and investments. With extensive use of real world case studies and sample policies, Cash & Investment Management for Nonprofit Organizations "coaches" readers in the essentials of cash management, covering major functional issues in financial planning such as cash budgeting, internal controls, and investing funds for short term or long term purposes. It is an invaluable guide for directors,trustees, accountants, lawyers, and anyone responsible for the financial staying power of a nonprofit organization.