e-book: The 4 Pillars of Financial Strategy

Free e-book: The 4 Pillars of Financial Strategy

The grant is due in March; payroll is due in January. The board asks what the reserves are for, but the answer remains vague. On paper, the organization is profitable; in reality, funds are running low. Does this sound familiar?

Our sector prioritizes substance and impact. Money comes second. Until a perfect storm strikes: erratic subsidies, a declining tax deduction, and an intensifying battle for the same donors. In 2024, one-third of civil society organizations were drawing down their reserves, one-third had a cash buffer of less than three months, and one-tenth temporarily deferred payments. The taboo against entrepreneurship is crumbling, and that’s good news.

In this e-book, Stijn Demuynck, Joos Callens, and Jeroen Van Hove put finance back on the table in a way that reflects who we are. They work with four pillars : 

1. how to Turn Impact into Value
2. which economic model is right for your organization?
3. what your financial situation is like,
4. how to manage it on a daily basis. 

Together, they form your organization’s financial strategy. Reading them together will help you regain control.

Specific questions, incisive insights, and real-world data. Based on the Field Report 2026, in which more than 400 organizations shared their concerns, and on the financial reviews that S&L conducted at more than 50 organizations over the past year.