Description

Finance and development don't always speak the same language, but they're working toward the same goal. When these two teams build a genuine working partnership, nonprofits become more stable, more fundable, and better equipped to deliver on their mission. Gabie Benson, owner of Sprout Fundraising & Consulting, has spent her career working at the intersection of donor relationships and organizational infrastructure in nonprofit organizations of all sizes. In this one-hour virtual session, she'll share what she's seen work—and what gets in the way—when finance and development collaborate.

You'll explore:

• How to build a culture of respect and understanding between departments, starting with a clear picture of each other's roles and the common ground you already share

• Practical shared systems from grant tracking to donation reconciliation to financial controls around record keeping

• What meaningful collaboration on budget planning actually looks like

• How strong communication habits create a foundation for long-term partnership

This session is designed for nonprofit finance professionals who want a clearer, more functional relationship with their development colleagues, and who want their organization to raise more money because of it.

Instructor: Gabie Benson

Target Audience

For Not-for-Profit Member Section members only!