Getting Smart About Money at Your NGO
You're a program person, not a finance expert. Your job is to help people, not to crunch numbers. But what if we told you that understanding a bit of finance can make you even better at your job? This free resource is about giving you the tools to do just that. It's a series of online sessions on Finance for Non-Finance Staff of NGOs, led by Sharad from Saathi Development Services.
What You’ll Learn
This series is broken down into key topics, each with a video session.
- The Role of Finance: You’ll see how finance is not just about counting money but about ensuring the organization can continue its work for a long time. View resource
- Grant Management: Grants are the lifeblood of most NGOs. We’ll walk through the whole process, from finding grants to managing the money and reporting to the donors. View resource
- Financial Statements: Ever been confused by a Balance Sheet? This session will explain what these documents are and why they matter. We’ll make sense of the key financial reports that show your NGO’s health. View resource
- Procurement & Asset Management: This is about getting the right stuff at the right price. We’ll cover the process of buying goods and services, and how to keep track of important items like computers and vehicles. View resource
- Laws and Policies: We’ll give you a simple overview of important laws like the Income Tax Act, FCRA, and CSR, and explain why following your organization’s internal policies is so important. View resource
- Risks & Controls: Every organization faces risks, from losing money to making a mistake in a report. We’ll teach you how to spot these risks and use simple controls to prevent them from becoming big problems. View resource
- Audits and Ethics: We’ll show you why audits aren't something to fear but a way to build trust with donors and the community. We’ll also cover what fraud is and how to make sure you’re always acting with honesty and transparency. View resource
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Here's to a more financially empowered and mission-driven team!
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