Finance Managers Network – Welcome

Launched in November 2010, the Finance Managers Network responds to the needs of finance practitioners of non-profit organisations.

The Network is based on the combination of two elements:

  1. Thematic one-day workshops on key topics concerning non-profit finance. Each meeting draws on the experience and perspectives of members as well as experts in the particular issue under discussion.
  2. Online forum, where members can continue the discussion, sharing experience and receiving feedback on questions from moderating experts and colleagues (for members only).

The Finance Managers Network provides a channel of communication within the finance community and helps to develop specific solutions on finance issues within the non-profit sector.

Each network follows Chatham House rules (participants can speak freely and are guaranteed anonymity) to facilitate open and frank discussions and caters to managers in its functional area from both larger and smaller organisations, with topics of relevance to both groups.

The network caters to finance managers of both larger and smaller organisations, with topics of relevance to both groups.

Calendar:

Next meetings of the Finance Manager’s Network:

Past sessions:

  • 19 April 2012, Geneva: “Managing the Financial Aspects of Partnerships”
  • 17 April 2012, Geneva: “Enhancing the Role and Expectations of Finance“
  • 14 February 2012, Geneva: “Empowering Finance: Facilitating Financial Decision-Making”
  • 16 February 2012, Geneva: “Allocation of Overheads Costs”
  • 13 September 2011, Geneva: “Analytical Accounting Tools and Resources”
  • 23 June 2011, Geneva: “Getting Your Financial Message Across”
  • 10 November 2010, Geneva: “Allocation of Overhead Costs”

Additional topics that will to be covered in coming sessions include also:

Emerging grant management practice  – Adapting to alternative funding models  – Trends and developments in Swiss financial norms and practices

Meeting registration & fee

Participation is limited to members and membership can be obtained on a rolling basis for 4 out of the 6 next one-day meetings. Membership is open to organisations and individuals. Organisational memberships are transferable among staff of the same organisation. Membership entitles you to:

  • Participation in 4 out of the next 6 one-day meetings of the Finance Managers Network, including lunch and coffee breaks
  • All presentations from each meeting
  • Synthesized summaries of key learning from each meeting
  • Access to an expert-moderated e-forum for follow-up and ongoing discussion
  • Access to selected financial management resources (including articles, guides, manuals and tools)

Membership fee

  • Membership costs CHF 800
  • If you are unable to attend a meeting a colleague may attend in your place
  • Additional participants from your organisation can attend each meeting for CHF 200

Guest participation

Guest participation at individual meetings is possible (subject to availability) and costs CHF 250. Guests receive electronic copies of the presentations and a synthesized summary of key learning from the meeting they have attended.

After registering for a meeting or for membership, you will receiving an email with the payment details. Upon reception of your payment, you will receive a confirmation email for the registration of the course. Members will also receive a separate email with their login details and password to access the online member area.