Tomorrow, January 22nd, is a big day at TPC: Full Proposals are due from the 49 organizations that made it through the first stage of our evaluation process. This is the chance for each organization to share more details about its mission, programs… and money.

Thanks to the Financial Analysis Workshop taught by finance experts Jihye and Beth, both associates at Nonprofit Finance Fund, this week when 49 income statements, balance sheets, and budgets flood our inboxes, our Teams will be well-equipped to assess each organization’s financial health. Read More

All of us have dreams; some of us are lucky enough to have the financial control to make those dreams happen. Others of us, who may not be as lucky, can participate in the effective programs of TPC grantees Career Collaborative and Compass Working Capital. Both organizations work hard to give people skills to take control of their financial lives and make their dreams come true. Read More

TPC Finance Lead Gayle Slattery shares her story

Q: Gayle, what’s your professional background?

After getting a B.S. in math and statistics, I started out of college working for an actuarial/benefit consulting firm. I stayed there for 9 years, then went to Harvard Business School. From HBS I went into banking, ultimately landing in the investment department of New England Life. In 1988 I co-founded an investment firm. There, I enjoyed digging into the financials of companies we evaluated, typically in the $10-20 million range. Read More