Office Hours
Our free Nonprofit Office Hours were created to help you at any stage of you or your organization’s journey. We know many nonprofit leaders have been under tremendous stress since the beginning of 2025, and that has only compounded with the cuts to SNAP funding, and the operation being conducted in Minnesota by the federal Department of Homeland Security since December 2025. As a result, we are now offering Office Hours daily, instead of monthly, to offer more flexibility to nonprofit leaders and boards. Starting in February 2026, our office hours are offered on a daily basis in 30-to 50-minute time slots.
Whether you’re facing a new challenge or an opportunity, we know that having a thought partner can help you identify action items and get unstuck. With our expertise in finance, governance, and strategy, we aim to be a partner to nonprofit leaders as they navigate challenges and opportunities at their organizations.
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What You Can Expect
Given our areas of expertise, we can offer thought partnership and guidance in the areas listed below. We are considerate of current funding and political climates, where your nonprofit is in its fiscal year, and other additional context you provide for your specific situation.
During the course of our conversation, we will make recommendations and provide resources. Some of our recommendations might be for services Propel provides, and sometimes we will recommend you meet with an expert in a different field. You do not need to know the specific topic listed below before your book; we’re here to listen and partner with you to get unstuck.
Here are some examples of what our team can help you with:
Cash Flow Planning
Budgeting & Reforecasting
Business Model Review
Scenario Planning
Governance Questions
Preparing for a Loan
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Office hours are currently only being hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams. If this is a barrier to you signing up, please sign up via the Bookings link and leave a note. Office Hours appointments can only be made 24-hours in advance and up to 21 days into the future.
- Select the 30- or 50-minute time slot you are interested in
- Provide a brief description of the support you’re looking for
Note: Office Hours are reserved for nonprofits and nonprofit leaders in Minnesota, the surrounding states, and the Native Nations that share this geography
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Who You’ll Meet With
Various Propel staff have set aside time for office hours in the coming months. If you have experience working with a Propel staff member or are a current client, you can sign up through this form and mention their name.
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Attend a Training
Our trainings can introduce to many of the concepts listed above. Get a refresher or an introduction!
Assessing the Financial Health of Your Nonprofit Organization
In a constantly shifting nonprofit landscape, financial stability is on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Join Propel Nonprofits for a workshop designed to help nonprofit leaders assess their organization’s financial health.
This session will guide you through 10 key indicators of financial health, blending both financial metrics and leadership practices that contribute to long-term sustainability.
Calculating True Program Costs
This webinar provides an introduction to calculating program costs and an overview of tools to develop realistic budgets.
Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance
While this training is open to all, it is designed for those new to serving on a board or those who are contemplating joining a board.