Virtual Nonprofit Series: Beyond the Numbers - KPIs That Drive Nonprofit Success

Overview

What metrics matter most for nonprofit organizations today? Join a panel of nonprofit accounting and finance leaders as they discuss the key performance indicators (KPIs) that help organizations measure financial health, operational effectiveness, mission impact, and long-term sustainability. Panelists will share practical approaches to selecting, tracking, and communicating meaningful metrics that support strategic decision-making and strengthen stakeholder confidence. Walk away with insights into building a KPI framework that goes beyond compliance and helps drive organizational success.

Panelists:

• Amanda Briggs | Chief Financial and Administrative Officer | Greater Des Moines Partnership
• Dan Conway | Senior Accountant | Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | Moderator
• Abby Hood | CFO and VP of Administration | Science Center of Iowa
• Cheryl Tuttle | CAAS Chief Financial Officer | CLA

Prerequisites

Designed For

CPAs and accounting professionals working in nonprofits or who have nonprofit organizations as clients, financial officers or board members of nonprofits.

Objectives

• Identify key financial, operational, and mission-focused KPIs commonly used to assess nonprofit performance and sustainability.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of various KPI measures in supporting strategic decision-making, stakeholder communication, and organizational accountability.
• Recognize leading practices for selecting, tracking, and reporting meaningful metrics that align with an organization's mission and goals.
• Apply concepts for developing a balanced KPI framework that moves beyond compliance and provides actionable insights for nonprofit leaders and governing boards.