Building Financial Resilience: Key Metrics for Nonprofit Sustainability
December 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Virtual Workshop – Live/Online
Fee: $50 for MCN members / $70 for nonmembers
As funding volatility, leadership transitions, and rising demand reshape the nonprofit landscape, leaders need stronger financial foundations to sustain their missions and respond to change with confidence.
This session equips executive directors, senior staff, and board members with practical frameworks for understanding and strengthening organizational financial health. Designed for participants with varying financial backgrounds, the program blends core concepts with real-world nonprofit examples.
Through guided discussion and applied scenarios, participants will explore the financial statements, metrics, and benchmarks that reveal the story behind the numbers, and learn how to translate insights into action.
Attendees will gain:
- the ability to monitor and interpret key financial metrics,
- a framework to assess, address, and act on financial insights,
- skills to identify early warning signs of financial stress, and
- an understanding of how policies and systems support resilient leadership.
The session also highlights the institutional guardrails (board-approved policies, reserve strategies, and oversight structures) that protect long-term stability and mission impact.
Event Details
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform.
Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m., and will also be included in your confirmation email.
This session will be recorded. The recording will be made available to registrants after the live event.
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Speaker Information
Amy Nienast, Director, Operations – Controller/CFO, All In One Accounting
A passionate financial expert who builds lasting client relationships and coaches’ success both on and off the court.
Amy Nienast’s accounting journey began with an inspiring college professor who sparked her path to becoming a CPA. Now, as Director, Operations – Controller/CFO at All In One Accounting, she brings her expertise to nonprofit organizations, road construction companies, and higher education institutions, specializing in single audit and compliance accounting.
Amy’s distinctive strength lies in her ability to develop deep, comprehensive understandings of her clients’ needs and effectively communicate across all organizational levels. Her passionate and determined approach, coupled with her diligence and drive, makes her an invaluable asset to both the AIOA team and their clients.
When she’s not immersed in financial strategies, Amy dedicates her time to coaching basketball and helping at her friends’ hobby farm. She cherishes moments with her two children, Shantel and Jadon, and finds joy in traveling. Her home is complete with Jax, her goldendoodle, and Hannah, her cat, reflecting her love for animals and family life.
Dean Dalzell, Vice President of Operations, All In One Accounting
Dean has a three-decade history of leadership experience in administration, accounting, and finance for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. He has worked closely with nonprofit boards, CEOs, and other executive leaders, led auditee teams, and has deep experience in the interpretation and application of government grant regulations.
Jane Graupman, Executive Director of International Institute of Minnesota
Jane Graupman is the Executive Director of the International Institute of Minnesota. During her more than 30 years with the Institute, Jane has been instrumental in creating a nationally recognized Medical Careers Pathway, a top performing refugee resettlement department, and anti-human trafficking services that help New Americans maximize their talents and become fully contributing members of American society.
Jane continues to be a tireless advocate for New Americans in our community. She has led the Institute through participation in more than 90 community outreach events, reaching more than 4,000 individuals in the last two years. Jane holds a BA in Organizational Communications from the University of Minnesota.
