Financial Strategy for Nonprofits Seeking Greater Independence
2026
16:00
Date: 03/09/2026
Start: 4:00 p. m.
Closing: 5:30 p. m.
Location: The Protestant Diaconie Fund, Nieuwe Herengracht 18, Amsterdam
Facilitator: Stijn Demuynck and Jef van den Bergh
Many nonprofit and social-profit organizations are under financial pressure. Grants are becoming less predictable, fundraising requires more effort, reserves are under scrutiny, and cash flow planning is more important than ever. On paper, the organization may appear to be in good shape, but the bank account is a cause for concern.
That's why we're organizing a new S&L event on Thursday, September 3, about financial Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations .
We don’t approach accounting just for the sake of accounting. We view finances as a lever for impact, strategic decisions, and sustainable organizational development. How do you translate impact into value? Which economic model aligns with your mission? How sound is your financial structure? And how do you manage this on a daily basis without letting finance remain a technical silo?
During this event, we’ll bring together directors, coordinators, board members, and other leaders from civil society organizations. It’s an opportunity for inspiration, but also to share experiences regarding the question that’s coming up in more and more boardrooms: how can we keep working, become more independent, and ensure our survival?
Program Content
From 4:00 p. m. To 5:30 p. m.
- Welcome Remarks by Jef van den Bergh - S&L Netherlands
- Keynote: “The Four Pillars of Financial Strategy” by Stijn Demuynck - S&L Belgium
A thought-provoking introduction to the financial realities facing nonprofit organizations: pressure on grants, competition for donors, the taboo surrounding entrepreneurship, and the need for business acumen without losing sight of your mission. We’ll also take an in-depth look at four financial strategies to make your organization more independent. - Conversation with and among the audience
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Practical Information
📍 The Protestant Diaconate's Treasury , Nieuwe Herengracht 18, Amsterdam
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