Finance Reflects Culture: Values-Aligned Governance and Accountability with Your Board
March 19, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Virtual Workshop – Live/Online
Fee: $50 for MCN members / $70 for nonmembers
Like it or not, the nonprofit model has the board, not the executive director, as legally responsible for the financial. Do your financial actions align with your organization’s stated values? What would your board say? Many organizations are grappling with tensions as they work to align external values to internal practices and budget priorities.
With Tangelo Tree Consulting, explore concrete examples of how to engage your board in financial discussions and decision making that center your desired organizational culture while still getting the necessary work done. Culture shifts are never easy; let’s figure it out together.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to…
- Recognize your board’s approach to nonprofits finances as a reflection of, and influencer on, their organizational culture
- Reflect and name your current board financial culture and desired culture
So that… leaders can intentionally align governance financial practices with organizational values and practices.
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 shared 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
Michael Anderson, Founder and Managing Partner (he/him)
Michael Anderson (he/him) consults with nonprofits in the areas of financial strategy, strategy development, partnership development, and business planning. He has led consulting engagements with nonprofits across the country for over a decade and has worked with clients across all fields of service and with a wide range of budgets. He most enjoys facilitating nonprofit decision-making processes that require connecting strategy, finance, and structure.
Michael has previously served as staff at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, La Piana Consulting, and Propel Nonprofits. He currently serves on the boards of Family Tree Clinic and Gender Justice, and in the past has served on the finance committee of Open Arms of Minnesota and as board chair of PRG, Inc. Michael has a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs and lives in Minneapolis.
Robin Neidorf, Senior Consultant
Robin Neidorf is a visionary leader with nearly 30 years of experience in strategic planning, organizational transformation, and impact measurement for nonprofits and foundations. With advanced, certified facilitation skills, she excels in guiding organizations through complex challenges, leveraging expertise in strategic visioning, capacity building, and fostering authentic partnerships. Robin’s work has reshaped grantmaking practices, including a three-year pilot program that influenced $9–14 million annually and redefined a 60-year legacy of community planning.
Robin’s career highlights include designing sustainable data collection frameworks for nonprofits with limited experience in impact measurement, facilitating collaborative initiatives like the Disability Leadership Summit 2024, and creating structured Communities of Practice to enhance nonprofit professionals’ skills in strategy and operations.
Adelaide Rohrssen, Project and Operations Associate
Adelaide Rohrssen (they/them) has experience working for nonprofits in education, public operations, and directly with boards. Their lens as an educator is always present through their curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning. Adelaide enjoys supporting system development so that nonprofits can sustainably offer their resources to our community. As Project & Operations Associate, Adelaide supports the logistics of client projects and the business operations of Tangelo Tree Consulting. They hold an M.Ed. in Elementary Education and a B.S. in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota.
