The last five years of returns have been lumpy for emerging markets to say the least. However, at Fairlight Advisors, we’ve long advocated for a well-diversified, global market portfolio which includes both equity and fixed income allocations to emerging markets.

While the fixed income markets have taken a rare beating due to rate increases by the Fed, nonprofits now have more options to invest operational funds parked for a short time horizon. Nonprofit leaders should become familiar with the array of fixed income investments as they can provide returns at a lower level of risk, depending on an organization’s time horizon.

We spoke to Bill Kan, the founder of Candent Capital, to ask him what he thinks about all of the buzz around whether we are going to suffer another recession, after having experienced one two years ago.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created another setback for a global economy struggling to recover from the ravages of the pandemic. But there are glimmers of hope for the US economy.

Since Russian military forces invaded Ukraine, pundits are predicting dire global economic and investment consequence. Still, the outlook is very uncertain, which means sticking to one’s long-term investment strategy is the best defense.

The financial industry has always employed economists and investment strategists in the role of market medium, advising investors on what market securities to buy and sell. With so varied opinions, what’s the average investor to do?

We asked Aron Chazen, CEO of Treasury Curve, for his perspective about cash reserves.

Learn about the tools the experts use to assess whether their charitable donations are having an impact on the communities they support.

Investors should take caution before taking the plunge with ESG investing by becoming aware of these three major hurdles.

Learn about how a donor advised fund or DAF can be an effective tool in your giving strategy.

Recession fears leave nonprofits bracing for the double threat of increased demand from their communities struggling to make ends meet as well as donors holding back until the economy shows some strength. Yet this is THE time for nonprofits to show their own strength, particularly for organizations focused on communities in financial straits.

A nonprofit with a robust financial plan will ensure that the organization’s cash reserves are fully insured BEFORE an economic crisis.

A quick update from Fairlight Advisors on nonprofits with an investment, economic and financial lens.

Having a powerful network can bolster a nonprofit’s donor base, ensure financial resilience and open access to additional funding sources. But what happens when the Executive Director and Board Members do not have a powerful network? The result is a Network Gap.

How do nonprofits build up financial resilience? They practice these three financial strategies.

Is your nonprofit financially resilient? Can it survive the onslaught of crises after crises and still fulfill its philanthropic mission? There are a few factors your organization can x-ray to get an initial indication of financial resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Cash gifts to nonprofits that are formally structured as an Emergency Operating Reserve provide a true lifeline, allowing them to be financially resilient in the face of adversity.

How does a nonprofit leader inspire passion in major donors to give unrestricted funds? By communicating how internal challenges tie directly to the mission and the community served.

While the internet and information economy has brought transparency about many things, we still harbor a shame and distaste for talking about money. We can break the “money taboo” together.

We asked Brit Summerill, Partner with NOW CFO what lessons CFOs learned from the last recession. Here are a few things organizations need to do to start protecting themselves.

How organizations develop and use budgets has changed over the past decade and it’s essential that leadership reflect the new thinking toward financial strength.

Fairlight Advisors asked Karen Hahn of Karen A. Hahn CPA to guest blog her Top Ten essentials to completing a powerful Form 990.

Is there such thing as a nonprofit having too much in operating reserves? It depends.

Prudent institutions and individuals factor in potential inflation and the time to purchase when putting funds aside for a future expense. Here’s why.

Nonprofit CFO Sally Petersen is interviewed on how nonprofit leaders can maintain robust financials to keep the organization on track.

Why nonprofits should demonstrate a suitable financial cushion to donors and grantors.