Finance for the Non-Finance Professional

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

It doesn’t matter if you are in a finance role or not, finance is a critical, executive skill for all camp pros. Tackling how to approach conversations, offer input, and be seen as a valued voice on your organization’s financial matters requires knowledge that goes beyond managing a seasonal budget. 

Gain new vocabulary and understanding related to agency financials and documents that will allow you to engage in these essential, but often challenging areas of nonprofit management. We’ll cover:

• How to read and understand agency documents and reports;

• How to listen for and ask the right questions around higher level agency financials;

• Discover what is actually important to know related to your agency’s finances and how you find that information; and

• So much more! 

WORKSHOP SERIES DETAILS

Are you looking to advance in your career? The higher you go, the more finances will be a substantial part of your leadership and job role - even if you are not the Finance Director. You may not need it today, however, developing this skill can help you build on your current knowledge as you move towards executive-level positions. 

WORKSHOP HOSTS

This event is hosted by the ACA Illinois Young Professionals Board. The intended audience for this event are camp pros who have little to no experience in agency financials aside from a basic budget for seasonal programs or for folks seeking to develop executive-level skills for career advancement.

Are you 35 or younger and want to gain even more executive-level skills? Click here to learn more about the ACA Illinois Young Professionals Board! 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: BARRY FRANKS

Barry Franks is the Illinois Park and Recreation Association's Finance Director and has been with IPRA since 2009. He has two graduate degrees, in finance and banking, and has spent 25 years in non-profit management. His favorite IPRA event is Park Pursuit but loves seeing and interacting with members at all the events.

LOCATION & TYPE OF WORKSHOP 

These workshops are live, virtual events and will utilize the Zoom Meeting platform. 

Please Note: ACA Illinois will not record these events.

WHAT TO BRING TO WEBINAR & HOW TO PREPARE 

This is an interactive training course. Each person should be prepared to have their camera on, access to audio (including the ability to speak and hear,) and interact within the Zoom room via a computer. Bring a notebook/paper and pen for activities. 

THE FINE PRINT

This event and workshop series must be paid for at the time of registration. If you would like to pay by invoice and/or check, please contact registration@acail.org before registering. 

This is a per-person fee event. This event requires camera, computer, and audio access for the participants as it’s designed to be interactive. Any user that has additional persons in attendance that are not registered will be automatically removed from the event without a refund.

Please Note: By registering and attending an ACA Illinois event or meeting, virtually or in person you are agreeing to all the event policies listed here. These policies include photo release, refund, link sharing, Code of Conduct, and other relative policies. 

HOW TO REGISTER

You must have a Member Profile in our registration system to register for this event. If this is your first event with us, please click here to create a profile. It's free!