Navigating Nonprofit Finances: Best Practices for Avoiding Financial Pitfalls

Join APPARO and Your Part-Time Controller, LLC (YPTC) for a lively discussion on financial management best practices for nonprofit leaders, with an emphasis on how to recognize red flags that indicate trouble. Throughout, we will incorporate real-world scenarios to help you assess your nonprofit’s financial health.

Who Should Attend: Individuals who manage, volunteer on boards, or provide financial services for nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend.

Learning objectives:

  1. Participants will develop the ability to assess their nonprofit's financial health by applying best practices and analyzing real-world scenarios.
  2. Participants will learn to recognize and interpret financial red flags that may indicate underlying issues within their nonprofit organization.
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Virtual
Cost:
FREE
Presenter:
Shannon Poll, Director-Raleigh Durham Market Leader, Your Part-Time Controller
Keith Clarke, Associate, Your Part-Time Controller

About the Presenters:

Shannon Poll is a Director at YPTC with a deep enthusiasm for supporting non-profit missions. Bringing over 15 years of experience in the accounting and finance fields, Shannon first joined YPTC as an associate on the YPTC Anywhere team. She now works with her community as YPTC’s leader for Raleigh-Durham, serving organizations throughout all of North Carolina. Shannon is passionate about leveraging her skill set for others. With a keen aptitude for critical thinking and resourcefulness, she excels at seamlessly identifying organization’s specific needs and offering valuable insights. She understands the impact precise and timely financial information has in empowering organizations to achieve their visions. 

Keith Clarke is a solutions-driven accounting and finance professional with extensive experience in the field. He has achievements in process improvement, revenue growth, cost reduction, profitability and internal controls. Keith is focused on helping non-profits achieve their mission. He is a forward-thinking leader with an enthusiasm for new challenges and has expertise in developing and translating business strategy into plans and processes that drive value.