Supporting Philanthropy in the Spotlight: Accounting for Celebrity and High-Profile Foundations

High-profile foundations (especially those associated with celebrities and public figures) bring a unique blend of influence and responsibility to the philanthropic world. With wide reach and media attention, these organizations are well-positioned to make an outsized impact. But with fame comes additional layers of risk: increased scrutiny, public pressure, and a relentless spotlight that rarely…

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What Your Fundraising Campaign Needs (Beyond Passion and Promotion)

Fundraising campaigns are essential lifelines for nonprofit organizations. They provide the funding necessary to carry out programs, pay staff, and deliver services that create lasting impact. But behind every successful campaign is something far less visible, and just as critical: financial tracking. Without solid processes in place to track the revenue raised and the expenses…

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Chazin Leadership Retreat Recap 2025

This May, our leadership team headed to Cleveland, Ohio, for a few energizing days of connection, collaboration, and a boost of team spirit. As a remote-first team, we don’t take face time for granted, so when we do get together, we make it count. From deep dives into strategy to deep belly laughs over dinner,…

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Inflation, Recession, and Hostile Interest Rates: How Nonprofits Can Weather a Tough Economy… and Even Grow

By Chris Huntley, CFO & Advisory Solutions Manager at Chazin In April 2025, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told the Economic Club of Chicago:  “The…administration’s tariffs are significantly larger than anticipated. The same is likely to be true of the economic effects, which will include higher inflation and slower growth.”  That small and between higher…

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Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership: APS and Chazin

Association for Psychological Science (APS) holds a special place in Chazin’s history, and heart, as our very first client. For 20 years, we’ve had the privilege of supporting APS’s growth, innovation, and mission to advance the science of psychology. Founded in 1988 by a dedicated group of 400 psychological scientists, APS set out to restore…

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Employee Spotlight: Tracy DeGeorge

Employee Spotlight is a blog series meant to offer an inside look at our company culture and, most importantly, highlight the talented individuals who help make our company special. From accountants and software implementation specialists to operations, marketing, and HR professionals, get to know the people behind Chazin.   Today, we are getting to know…

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Founder Spotlight – Adele Chazin

Founder / CEO spotlight Adele Chazin Two decades ago, Adele Chazin, our founder and CEO, unwittingly set out to transform the way nonprofits manage their finances — from her basement. At the time, her daughter was just 6 years old, and Adele was balancing a successful career at an architectural firm with a deep desire…

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