Protect your mission with robust financial planning.
Cash Flow & Reserves
We build rigorous cash flow forecasting models and reserves policies that give your board confidence.
Cash flow uncertainty is one of the greatest risks facing Australian NFPs. Dependence on government grants, seasonal fundraising income, and delayed payment cycles can create dangerous cash flow gaps that threaten your organisation's ability to deliver services.
VCFO+ builds robust cash flow forecasting models and reserves policies that give your board the confidence to make strategic decisions — and satisfy the requirements of funding bodies, auditors, and the ACNC.
Common Questions
What is a reserves policy?
A reserves policy defines how much unrestricted cash your organisation should hold as a buffer against unexpected events. The ACNC recommends all charities have a reserves policy.
How far ahead should we forecast cash flow?
We recommend a 13-week rolling forecast for operational management, combined with an annual forecast for strategic planning and a 3-year model for long-term sustainability.
What's Included
- 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts
- Annual and multi-year cash flow modelling
- Reserves policy development and review
- Working capital management
- Funding gap analysis and mitigation
- Scenario planning and stress testing
- Cash flow reporting to the board
- Banking and investment strategy
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