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Services include a 12-month Financial Insights Coaching partnership, QuickBooks Online setup tailored to nonprofit needs, budgeting and cash flow support, scenario planning, dashboards, true program cost analysis, and a free accounting helpline. 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Financing can support working capital, program expansion, cash flow needs, and community facility acquisition, improvement, or construction. Loan structures, interest rates, collateral, and repayment plans are customized to an organization’s business model, cash flow, and project plans. Options include working capital loans, microloans, and community facility loans. 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Consultants work with organizations of all budget and staff sizes on strategic development, board development, leadership transitions, and organizational impact. Engagements range from a one-day strategy retreat or strategic plan refresh to a full planning process, with approaches adapted to each organization. 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Propel staff provide thought partnership and guidance on challenges and opportunities involving finance, governance, and strategy. Conversations may include recommendations and resources, referrals to Propel services or experts in other fields, and help identifying action items. 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