Strengthening Grant & Finance Collaboration in Nonprofits

Access to this webinar is also available with a subscription to GrantStation's Online Learning Academy.

Description:

Strong collaboration between grant professionals and finance staff is critical for nonprofit success, but it’s not always easy. Misunderstandings about roles, confusing budget requirements, or last-minute reporting surprises can create unnecessary tension and mistakes. Without clear communication, your organization risks compliance issues, missed deadlines, and missed opportunities for stronger proposals.

In this webinar, Deborah Steinkopf and Anthony Petchel of the Nonprofit Financial Leadership Academy will walk you through practical strategies to strengthen grant–finance collaboration at every stage of the grant lifecycle.

You'll learn:

• the distinct but overlapping roles of grant and finance staff;
• where misalignments commonly occur—and how to prevent them;
• key collaboration points before submission, after award, during reporting, and at closeout;
• strategies for managing restricted vs. unrestricted funding, cost allocation, and indirect costs; and,
• practical tools and communication tips to build trust and teamwork across departments.

You’ll leave ready to foster stronger, more productive relationships between grant and finance teams, ensuring your organization can deliver accurate budgets, compliant reports, and fundable proposals.

Who should attend:

This session is ideal for grant professionals, development staff, and nonprofit leaders who want to improve their working relationships with finance staff. Finance professionals who support grant-funded programs will also benefit from learning strategies to streamline collaboration and communication.

After the webinar, you’ll receive:

• slides and handouts; and,
• a link to the webinar recording.