Build your accounting and financial confidence with FIRM training specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. FIRM is offered by Nonprofit Montgomery in partnership with the County government to help nonprofits become more sustainable. FIRM is strongly recommended for nonprofits who have contracts with, or hope to have contracts with, the County.  
Benefits: As a result of the learning, discussions, and planning, you can expect the following:
  • Leadership conversations and decisions that are focused on sustainability
  • Compelling narratives that illustrate both the financial and community benefit of your organization
  • Budget planning approaches that are strategic, produce realistic estimates, and engage staff and board
  • Financial reporting practices that provide appropriate information for making decisions about strategy and management
  • Tools for planning, making strategic decisions, and evaluating effectiveness AND efficiency together (aka – linking money and mission)
FIRM includes two full days of training for a team of up to four from each organization, plus three follow-up sessions. The dates for Spring are March 14 & 15 all day, and half-day tutorials on April 4, 25, and May 9. The cost is just $25 with Early Bird Registration through February 14.