LAFAYETTE – Registration is now open for the 2012 Financial Risk Management Series.

The registration fee is $50 for the series of 4 sessions or $15 per individual session. Past participants are encouraged to re-apply. For more information and to apply, go to http://www.cfglaf.org/newsevents/Financial%20Risk%20Management%20Series%202012.pdf .

The Financial Risk Management Series was established in 2011 participants will be able to become informed users of not-for-profit financial statements to empower sound fiscal decisions; gain a better understanding of the unique nuances of not-for-profit accounting; and discover tools to mitigate risks encountered within day-to-day operations.

Instructors include staff from Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health, Henriott Group, Girardot Strauch and Company, and Huth Thompson LLP. This series is especially designed for not-for-profit organization staff and volunteer leaders, such as current or future board members, executive directors, CFO’s, accountants, bookkeepers, etc.

2012 Schedule

Sept. 6

Risk Management – Addressing Your Exposures, and Learning What Exposure Board Members Might Have. 

Oct. 4

Not-For-Profit Audits, Accounting, Financial Statements, GAAP, and Internal Controls (part 1)

Nov. 1

Not-For-Profit Audits, Accounting, Financial Statements, GAAP, and Internal Controls (part 2)

Dec. 6

HR Issues – Best Practices

Grant Accounting – Your Fiduciary Responsibilities

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette, established in 1970, serves the Tippecanoe County area.  Its mission is to inspire, nurture, and practice philanthropy, stewardship, and leadership in the communities served. More than 145 charitable funds totaling $33.5 million in assets make up The Community Foundation. During its history over $13.8 million has been granted to not-for-profit organizations, primarily in Greater Lafayette. In 2011, not-for-profit organizations and individuals received grants and scholarships totaling over $959,915. Over half of the grant awards to not-for-profit organizations were for much-needed operating expenses, but many grants were for those one-time capital expenses that nonprofits struggle to fund and desperately need. An Annual Report is available electronically. For additional information, visit www.cfglaf.org or call 765-742-9078.