ADMINISTRATION

COMMUNICATIONS/
DISCLOSURE

EVALUATION

FINANCE

- Audits

- Expenditures

- Financial
  Management

- Investments

- Taxes

GOVERNANCE

GRANTMAKING

HUMAN RESOURCES/
PERSONNEL

MISSION &
STRATEGY

PUBLIC POLICY

GENERAL
ACCOUNTABILITY &
COMPLIANCE
RESOURCES

• Basic Overview of U.S. Nonprofit Financial Management
  Authenticity Consulting
  This site provides a good comprehensive overview of the basic processes involved in nonprofit financial management, including chart of accounts, internal controls, cash flow forecasts, financial statements and more.

• Financial Committees
  BoardSource, 2004
  This guidebook provides an in-depth look at the functions of a board’s finance, audit and investment committees. Available for purchase.

• Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements, Third Edition
  BoardSource, 2008
  This book covers key accounting terms and concepts and important benchmarking ratios, and includes sample financial statements with explanations, practical tips for board members and a comprehensive glossary. Available for purchase.

Samples

• Audit and Financial Reporting Resolution: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (Medium Foundation)
  Council on Foundations, 2005

• Finance Committee Charter (Large Foundation)
  The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, 2006

• Financial Statement and Financial Report: Generic Sample
  Council on Foundations & RAFFA, P.C., 2003

• Investment/Finance Committee Description: Hyams Foundation (Medium Foundation)
  Council on Foundations, 2005

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