Fairlight Advisors

30/09/2026

What an illuminating conversation yesterday during our webinar with Duong, founder and CEO of ImpactPro Tech®, and Nick Bilotta, fractional CFO and founder of CPA firm Bilotta & Co.

One of our favorite moments came from our own co-founder, Maya Tussing.

She challenged a common assumption that nonprofits fail because they run out of money. More often, she said, they run into trouble because of a cash crunch. A grant may be awarded, a pledge may be coming, but neither pays the bills today.

To explain liquidity, Maya used a simple example: if you need to sell your house immediately, you'll probably get less than if you had time to market it properly. The same principle applies to nonprofit finances. The key is matching today's obligations with money that's actually available today.

The takeaway? Resilience isn't just about raising more money. It's about understanding your cash needs, building appropriate reserves, and making sure your funding sources work together.

Thanks to all our attendees and their thoughtful questions!

29/09/2026

Cash might be reassuring on a balance sheet while serving several very different jobs.

Some dollars may fund payroll and current programs. Some may cover an emergency. Another portion may remain available for a future project or longer-term investment.

That is why nonprofit leaders need to know:

- How much cash is truly available
- What restrictions apply
- How each pool supports the organization’s financial plan

Watch our video for a short discussion of cash reserves and financial resilience.


https://fairlightadvisors.com/video/nonprofit-financial-planning-3-things-nonprofits-should-know-about-cash/

28/09/2026

HAPPENING TUESDAY: Join us for a free webinar and learn practical strategies for navigating grant uncertainty, shifting donor priorities, and changing funding landscapes.

Tuesday, September 29
10 am - 11 am Pacific
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-we-fund-our-mission-next-year-tickets-1997163537904?aff=Facebook

We'll hear from:
Maya Tussing, co-founder of Fairlight Advisors, which provides investment management and financial advisory services to nonprofits

Tina Duong, founder and CEO of ImpactPro Tech, a SaaS platform that uses data-driven donor intelligence

Nick Bilotta, fractional CFO and founder of CPA firm Bilotta & Co.

We'll share ideas for building a more resilient funding model so your organization can stay focused on mission, even when revenue sources become less certain.

This is ideal for board presidents, treasurers, executive directors, and senior nonprofit leaders. We hope to see you there!

24/09/2026

Americans gave an estimated $617.2 billion to charity in 2025, a new national high.

The details tell nonprofit leaders far more than the headline.

A future gift can open exciting possibilities. Gift acceptance, spending, investment, and governance policies help an organization receive that generosity responsibly.

Read our blog for a nonprofit perspective on the newest Giving USA report.


https://fairlightadvisors.com/what-giving-usas-latest-report-means-for-nonprofit-endowments/

22/09/2026

Can we fund our mission next year?
It's a question many nonprofit leaders are asking as funding becomes more unpredictable.

Join us for a free webinar and learn practical strategies for navigating grant uncertainty, shifting donor priorities, and changing funding landscapes.

Tuesday, September 29
10 am - 11 am Pacific
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-we-fund-our-mission-next-year-tickets-1997163537904?aff=Facebook

We'll hear from:
Maya Tussing, co-founder of Fairlight Advisors, which provides investment management and financial advisory services to nonprofits

Tina Duong, founder and CEO of ImpactPro Tech, a SaaS platform that uses data-driven donor intelligence

Nick Bilotta, fractional CFO and founder of CPA firm Bilotta & Co.

We'll share ideas for building a more resilient funding model so your organization can stay focused on mission, even when revenue sources become less certain.

This is ideal for board presidents, treasurers, executive directors, and senior nonprofit leaders. We hope to see you there!

22/09/2026

Your nonprofit has accumulated funds. Your board is talking about the future. Someone has mentioned an endowment.

What comes next?

Our complimentary guide gives nonprofit executives and board members a practical introduction to endowment planning, without requiring a finance degree to follow along.

Download your complimentary copy of How to Start an Endowment: A Guide for Nonprofits.


https://fairlightadvisors.com/endowment-guide/

17/09/2026

Nonprofit Highlight: The Redwood City Woman’s Club has brought women together in service and sisterhood since 1909.

Its members volunteer, support local organizations, welcome community speakers, and open their historic clubhouse to groups across the area. Their service reaches women, families, veterans, and environmental causes.

We love seeing a nonprofit preserve local history while creating fresh opportunities for people to connect and contribute.

Here’s to the women keeping this community tradition alive.


https://rwcwc.com/

16/09/2026

Can we fund our mission next year?
It's a question many nonprofit leaders are asking as funding becomes more unpredictable.

Join us for a free webinar and learn practical strategies for navigating grant uncertainty, shifting donor priorities, and changing funding landscapes.

Tuesday, September 29
10 am - 11 am Pacific
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-we-fund-our-mission-next-year-tickets-1997163537904?aff=Facebook

We'll hear from:
Maya Tussing, co-founder of Fairlight Advisors, which provides investment management and financial advisory services to nonprofits

Tina Duong, founder and CEO of ImpactPro Tech, a SaaS platform that uses data-driven donor intelligence

Nick Bilotta, fractional CFO and founder of CPA firm Bilotta & Co.

We'll share ideas for building a more resilient funding model so your organization can stay focused on mission, even when revenue sources become less certain.

This is ideal for board presidents, treasurers, executive directors, and senior nonprofit leaders. We hope to see you there!

What Every Nonprofit Leader Should Be Thinking About Right Now

15/09/2026

An endowment needs a home before it needs a balance.

That home should include:

- A shared purpose
- Board-approved policies
- Defined financial roles
- A plan for accepting, investing, and spending gifts

Without that infrastructure, a generous donation may leave leaders sorting through decisions during a moment that already feels significant.

Our blog explores the work that helps an endowment support your mission for years to come.


https://fairlightadvisors.com/before-you-build-an-endowment-build-the-infrastructure/

14/09/2026

An investment policy gives the board a shared framework for purpose, risk, liquidity, spending, delegation, and review.

Our women- and minority-owned team brings investment experience and nonprofit context to that process. As financial advocates for nonprofits, we help boards connect money, policy, and mission.

Putting your money to work for your mission is our mission.

Reach out when a thoughtful financial conversation would help.


https://fairlightadvisors.com/contact-us/