There are probably as many ways to work with dashboards to realize these benefits of critical thinking and board engagement as there are board members.

A budget is a planning tool that reflects an organization’s programs, mission, and strategic plan.

Nonprofit organizations positively impact communities and individuals by delivering essential services, providing advocacy, and fostering community development.

Managing an association's finances and creating budgets that allow a community to preserve market values.

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While appropriately funded spending and savings accounts are crucial to a well-run association, the savings aspect of the equation can often be overlooked.

A toolkit for financial advisers and decision-makers operating within, or on behalf of, societies

The Risk Oversight and Governance Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has developed this Guide to help directors of not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) understand the financial statements of the organization...

With increased scrutiny on corporate boards, many directors are taking time to identify the core principles (values) for which to govern and manage the organization.

For various financial reasons, many Illinois community associations choose to fund large-scale repair projects or other major common expenses, at least in part through special assessments.

When HUD is no longer involved, there are two schools of thought as to whether the governing documents should be amended.

USDA’s Rural Housing Service has a loan program in place to provide assistance for rural housing cooperatives. Although the program has been available for many years, it has been used very...

USDA’s Rural Housing Service has a loan program in place to provide assistance for rural housing cooperatives. Although the program has been available for many years, it has been used...

Financial management is the collection of financial data, the production of financial reports, and the solution of near-term financial issues. Financial leadership, on the other hand, is guiding a nonprofit...

Securing an annual audit of the cooperative’s financial records is the responsibility of the board of directors. Because the board acts as trustee of the corporation’s assets, it is responsible...

Note: additional requirements may be in place by specific funders/funding agreements

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires corporate CEOs (executive directors) to attest or affirm to their board of directors at least annually that every aspect of the organization is properly managed.

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in...

The balance sheet – also called the Statement of Financial Position – serves as a snapshot, providing the most comprehensive picture of an organization’s financial situation.

The difference between total current assets and total current liabilities. It indicates the extent to which short-term debt is exceeded by short-term assets.

Cooperatively owned and operated businesses face the constant challenge of obtaining sufficient equity capital to properly finance their organizations.

Management of equity capital is the most important financial activity in a cooperative. Successful management of equity requires a responsive and objective capitalization program. A base capital plan, because it...

This program framework outlines the key elements, standards, and guidelines of the program, and defines the roles and responsibilities of BC Housing in delivering and managing the program.

With board service comes fiduciary roles. Information and orientation will help directors understand the responsibilities. (Circle the best answers.)