Upcoming MALF Webinars Spotlight 'Nonprofit Fundamentals'

The Friends of the Library are unique among charities for our stalwart support of libraries. In most other respects, however, we’re a lot like all Minnesota nonprofits – regardless of their mission bent. With that in mind, MALF’s next two member webinars shine the spotlight on “nonprofit fundamentals” important to our organizations’ health. Please join us live for:

Twelve Golden Rules of Nonprofit Finance
Date: Monday, May 18 | 12:00 - 1:00pm [REGISTER HERE]

Nonprofit financial health can seem like an elusive, nuanced, and subjective judgment call. In this webinar we will break it all down to “12 Golden Rules” of nonprofit finance to keep your organization healthy. From budgeting to operating reserves, if you follow these rules, you’ll be on your way to a better understanding of nonprofit financial health. This session will be especially valuable for Friends board officers who do not have a professional background in finance.  

Speaker: Paul May-Kramer, Propel Nonprofits

Empowering Effective Board Decision-Making
Date: Monday, June 22 | 12:00 - 1:00pm [REGISTER HERE]

Friends groups are ordinarily governed by “working boards” – groups who not only set strategy, but also see personally that the group’s plans are carried out. This is often easier in principle than in practice! In this webinar, nonprofit expert Elizabeth Appel will share replicable, time-tested strategies for impactful decision-making. Specific focus areas will include fostering collaboration between board members to harness the collected skills and collective wisdom of your whole board.

Speaker: Elizabeth Appel, Propel Nonprofits