Decoding the Numbers - Nonprofit Financial Statements Made Simple

Are financial reports making your head spin?

If you’ve ever looked at a financial statement and thought, “What does this even mean?” — you are not alone. This class is designed to demystify the numbers so you can lead with confidence, transparency, and clarity.

Whether you’re a nonprofit board member, executive director, program manager, or just getting started in the field, this workshop will give you the knowledge and tools to:

✅ Understand what financial statements are really saying
✅ Speak the language of finance with confidence
✅ Ask better questions at meetings
✅ Make more informed, strategic decisions
✅ Strengthen your organization’s financial health

What You’ll Learn:

🔹 The Big Three: Understand the purpose and structure of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
🔹 Key Terminology: Break down confusing financial jargon into plain, understandable language.
🔹 Income Statement Deep Dive: See how revenue and expenses are tracked and what your surplus or deficit really means.
🔹 Balance Sheet Basics: Learn how assets, liabilities, and equity reflect your organization’s position at a point in time.
🔹 Cash Flow Insights: Follow the money to see how cash flows in and out — and why that matters for daily operations.

This Class Is For You If:

• You want to feel more confident discussing budgets and reports
• You're a board member looking to fulfill your fiduciary responsibilities
• You’re leading programs and want to better understand how your work connects to the numbers
• You’re tired of nodding along in meetings without truly getting it