# Event Details - **Event Name**: Financial Literacy & Investment Series 1: Org. Financial Management - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Become familiar with financial statements & key nonprofit ratios. Better your Lodge or Chapter. $25. Sons of Solomon Lodge No. 278. July 18.About this EventAbout This EventAre you an officer, trustee, or active member of a nonprofit organization, small business, Lodge, Grand Lodge, Temple, or Chapter? Do you sit through financial reports and wonder if you truly understand what the numbers mean? This session was built for you.On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the Brothers of Sons of Solomon Lodge No. 278 proudly present the first installment of their Financial Literacy & Investment Series — a five-part educational program designed to empower the Brothers and Sisters of the Prince Hall Masonic Order with real, practical financial knowledge.Part 1: Organizational Financial Management lays the foundation. You will leave this session with the tools to read, understand, and act on the financial information your organization produces every month.What You Will LearnHow to read and interpret the three core financial statements — the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow StatementThe data behind 15 key nonprofit financial ratios — where to find the numbers and how to calculate themHow to assess the financial health of your nonprofit, Lodge / Chapter, Grand Lodge / Chapter, Temple or other body using industry benchmarksHow to build and monitor an organizational budgetThe internal financial controls that protect your organization and its leadershipHow to diversify revenue beyond dues to build long-term organizational sustainabilityWho Should AttendThis session is designed for complete beginners — no finance or accounting background required. It is ideal for:Lodge and Chapter officers (Worshipful Masters, Potentates, Treasurers, Financial Secretaries, Trustees)Committee chairs responsible for managing organizational fundsAny Brother or Sister who wants to be a more informed and engaged memberKey stakholders in nonprofits and other small businessesYour PresenterThis session will be led by Bro. Shawn Blackwell, a member of Sons of Solomon Lodge No. 278 and a credentialed engineering and educated finance professional with:B.S. in Mechanical Engineering — United States Military Academy at West Point, NYMBA with a Concentration in Finance — A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane UniversityPractical Corporate Managerial and Project Management Experience in Fortune 100 companiesBro. Blackwell brings both the academic foundation and the practical experience to make complex financial concepts accessible, relevant, and immediately applicable to fraternal organizations.About the SeriesThis event is Part 1 of the Financial Literacy & Investment Series — a five-part program covering:✅ Organizational Financial Management — August 1, 2026An Overview of the Stock Market — Q3 2026Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Stocks — Q3 2026Stock Options 101 — Q4 2026Organizational Portfolio Management — Q4 2026Each session is $25 per person and available individually. Attendees are encouraged to attend all five sessions for the full educational experience.RegistrationSeating is limited. Reserve your spot today.This series is presented for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. All investments involve risk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/baab0d40-892a-11f1-a8a4-631b175f3d78-rimg-w572-h740-dc090909-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 10:30 AM - 10:38 AMOpening & Why This MattersInfo: During this time we'll set the tone for the session. Establish why financial literacy is a fiduciary duty and fraternal responsibility for every organization, Lodge and Chapter officer and member. Interactive show-of-hands exercise to calibrate the room.?: 10:38 AM - 10:55 AMThe Three Core Financial StatementsInfo: Introduction to the Balance Sheet, Income Statement (P&L), and Cash Flow Statement. Learn what each document measures, the key line items within each, and why all three must be read together to get the full financial picture.?: 10:55 AM - 11:20 AMThe Data Behind the RatiosInfo: Deep dive into the 15 nonprofit financial ratios from the Non-Profit Financial Metrics table. For each ratio, identify the exact data point required, which financial statement it comes from, the formula, a worked example, and the benchmark for a healthy organization.?: 11:20 AM - 11:30 AMBREAK?: 11:30 AM - 11:50 AMCalculating & Interpreting the Ratios (Live Exercise)Info: Hands-on group exercise using a sample Lodge financial statement provided in the handout packet. Participants work in pairs to calculate 8 key ratios, interpret the results against benchmarks, and identify the organization's financial strengths and areas of concern.?: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PMFundraising & Revenue DiversificationInfo: Examine the risk of over-reliance on dues as the primary revenue source. Explore alternative revenue streams available to nonprofits and fraternal organizations and discuss how to reduce revenue concentration risk using the ratios learned earlier in the session.?: 12:10 PM - 12:20 PMBREAK?: 12:20 PM - 12:35 PMQ&A & Handout ReviewInfo: Floor opened for questions. Review handouts. Participants leave with a clear action plan for applying today's knowledge to their own Organization.?: 12:35 PMAdjourn - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/financial-literacy-and-investment-series-1-org-financial-management/100001991416080103 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-08-01T15:00:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Prince Hall Masonic Temple - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 31.37, max: 31.37, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Orleans - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: Prince Hall Masonic Temple - **lat**: 29.9637478 - **long**: -90.0726253 - **full address**: Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 1614 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Financial Literacy & Investment Series 1: Org. Financial Management - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fba9f8a2efc8b6e499ed41ceb740a4909020ac9a53d9c669acdaa00937a1d187-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc090909-gmir.jpg?v=1781181369 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Financial Literacy & Investment Series 1: Org. Financial Management being held? - **A:** Financial Literacy & Investment Series 1: Org. Financial Management takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 1614 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Financial Literacy & Investment Series 1: Org. Financial Management? - **A:** Financial Literacy & Investment Series 1: Org. Financial Management is organized by Sons of Solomon Lodge No. 278, PHA F. & A.M.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Financial Literacy & Investment Series 1: Org. 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