Table of Contents Overview of Topics Covered

Course Aim
Course Summary

Defining Financial Stewardship
Introduction
Learning Outcomes
What is Financial Management?
The Goals and Benefits of Financial Management
A Comparison of Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations
Financial Management and Fundraising
Study/Discussion
Questions
Assignment 1

Basic Accounting
Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Calculating the Earnings of a Nonprofit Organization
Assessing the Net Worth of a Nonprofit Organization
Keeping the Books
Activity 2
Summary
Study/Discussion Questions
Assignment 2

Cash Management
Introduction
Learning Outcomes
The Importance of Positive Cash Flow
Activity 3
Cash Flow Projections
Summary
Assignment 3

Budgeting
Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Budgeting, Programming, and Strategic Planning
Types of Budgets
The Budgeting Process
Budgeting for Fundraising Campaigns
Activity 4
Summary
Assignment 4

Internal Control Systems
Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Components of Internal Control
A Framework for Internal Controls
Fundraising Control Procedures
Activity 5
Assignment 5

Financial Reporting and Evaluation
Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Audiences for Reporting
Activity 6
Information Reporting for CCRA
Financial Statements
The Cost of Fundraising
Checklists for Evaluation
Activity 7
Assignment 6

Glossary
Web Resources
Bibliography
Appendix