Presented by: Dave Cram Description: In this closing workshop, a select group from the MFA Planning Committee and workshop presenters gathers as a mass panel to answer any and all questions you ask them. Questions can be about anything related to finance and administration in mission organizations. Nothing is held back. You will get that . . . read more

Presented by: Mike Batts, Timothy Nee Description: The objectives for this workshop are to recognize sound fundamental principles of internal control, determine the importance of solid internal control to the organization, its employees, and its constituents, and to effectively implement fundamental internal controls, including dual control, segregation of duties, oversight, monitoring, and more. The primary . . . read more

Presented by: Nicholas Morgan Description: This is the age of collaboration. This workshop will define the landscape of collaboration and identify options available, including Management Service Orgs (MSO), Associations, Administrative Consolidation, Merger and Acquisition, and Outsourced Services Agreements. For each option the workshop will expose technical and legal challenges and provide tips for successful execution. . . . read more

Presented by: Ted Batson Description: This session will provide the results of a survey of mission agencies as to their practices in a number of finance and accounting areas and highlight best practices. Participants will gain an understanding of the diversity of practice among mission agencies and leave with a better understanding of best practices. . . . read more

Presented by: Cole Costanzo Description: From smaller organizations to the largest organizations, retention of quality fundraising staff is a challenge. In this workshop, we will explore how to successfully find the right candidate for your organization’s fundraising staff needs and then how to retain that ideal candidate through establishing a proper training and on-boarding plan. . . . read more

Presented by: Dan Busby, John Van Drunen Description: The development of new tax laws are bringing uncertainty for ministries in several areas. Join us as we walk through the implications of tax reform in addition to other recent financial and legal developments. This session will provide practical solutions in how your organization can model excellence, . . . read more

Presented by: Kurt Nelson, Michael Johnson, Ed Weaver Description: Who is the Chief Development Officer in your organization? While an organization may have a designated Development Director, the President/CEO/ED’s active participation in the overarching fundraising strategy is critical to the success of the fundraising operation. Through this workshop, participants will better understand: how to help . . . read more

Presented by: Ron Fleming Description: In this workshop participants will: understand the key elements of fund raising for mission trips and be able to motivate goers to rise to that challenge, have a better understanding of how to use crowdfunding and online fundraising in general, and be equipped with an action plan & practical ideas . . . read more

Presented by: Barbara Bowman, Kristen Shuler Description: Often fundraising is limited more by organizational culture, structure, and systems than by lack of strategic and tactical know-how. This workshop will examine how to create a culture of corporate-wide philanthropy by treating the underlying systems instead of symptoms. We will address the challenges and concerns fundraisers feel . . . read more

Presented by: Michael Johnson, Beverly Braunsky Description: This workshop will address the subtle issues surrounding restricted and unrestricted charitable income and the importance of balancing fiscal responsibility with donor intentions. Workshop attendees will be able to understand the definition of restricted and unrestricted donations, how restricted funds are designated, legal obligations of restricted gifts, the . . . read more