Liquidity and Cash Flow: How to Build and Monitor a Liquidity Plan When Cash Is Scarce

Liquidity challenges can put even the strongest nonprofits at risk. Understanding and managing cash flow in uncertain times is essential for operational stability and decision-making.

Upcoming Webinar

The Extraordinary Value of Liquidity: How to Get, Guard, and Use It in 2025

November 18, 2025 — 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

All organizations need liquidity to function at their best, but nonprofits face a built-in barrier to optimal liquidity due to the tendency of their funding to restrict revenue to particular uses. This reduces flexibility and agility, even when crises occur or an opportunity presents itself. Currently, many organizations are depleting their reserves and other unrestricted funds due to the profound uncertainty they are experiencing, especially regarding government funding. Register today!

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Resources coming soon — find tools and templates to help you build a liquidity plan, assess financial health, and monitor cash flow with confidence.

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A national, field-driven collaboration helping nonprofits navigate business model risks and make well-informed decisions to keep their missions strong. Led by Nonprofit Financial Commons, BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory Services, and Philanthropy New York, with tools from StrongNonprofits.org and insights from regional networks nationwide.