Financial Management for Nonprofits

Challenges in financial management and administration at nonprofits that run after-school programs.

All Research and Resources

StrongNonprofits.org: Resources for Nonprofit Financial Management ›
February 2013
This Wallace Foundation Web site offers a range of free tools, how-tos and articles to help nonprofits strengthen their financial management.
“Lessons in Financial Management Pay Off for Chicago Charities” ›
December 2011
A Chronicle of Philanthropy article explores a Wallace Foundation program to help nonprofits better manage their finances.
Building Stronger Nonprofits Through Better Financial Management: Early Efforts in 26 Youth-Serving Organizations ›
May 2012
An early look at an effort to develop the financial muscle of 26 non-profit after-school providers finds they are making “encouraging progress.”
Fiscal Fitness for Nonprofits: Project Puts Chicago After-School Programs and Funders Through a Financial Workout ›
October 2011
A Wallace Story From the Field describes the foundation’s effort to strengthen financial management at high-performing nonprofits that run after-school programs.
Fair and Accountable: Partnership Principles for a Sustainable Human Service System ›
January 2010
Written to help guide better Illinois government contracting with nonprofits, this statement of principles could be of use to other states, too.
Strengthening Out-of-School Time Organizations: Three Views ›
August 2008
(August 2008) Three experts in after-school learning consider the major organizational obstacles to lifting the quality of programs and discuss possible remedies.
Administrative Management Capacity in Out-of-School Time Organizations: An Exploratory Study ›
July 2008
(July 2008) Organizations that run after-school programs need investment in administration and management to more effectively support their programs for children.