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Nonprofit Financial Stewardship That Will Help You Get Funded

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Anna Estes

Financial Readiness in Today’s Funding Climate The funding landscape has shifted, and many organizations are now evaluated with early filters that focus on financial readiness, risk, and stewardship rather than the mission narrative alone. Policy and economic changes, reduced funding, heightened competition for fewer dollars as demand for services increased, and evolving federal and donor expectations have raised the bar for what it means to be “funding ready.” Now, nonprofits…

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Chazin: Building Financial Stability Behind the Music

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Anna Estes

When Deb Ferris founded Thriving4Life, her vision was simple yet powerful: bring dignity, creativity, and connection to those impacted by dementia, trauma, and cognitive challenges. Through programs like Art4Life, the nonprofit uses art and music to spark expression and healing — and with Chazin’s financial guidance, Deb has been able to focus on expanding that mission and reaching more communities….

Mastering Budgeting: A Crucial Guide for Nonprofit Financial Health and Mission Fulfillment

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Haley Neitzel

In an environment of rising costs, shifting funding sources, and heightened accountability, nonprofit financial health depends on more than good intentions—it requires disciplined planning. A well-constructed nonprofit budget is one of the most powerful tools leaders have to translate mission into action, align resources with priorities, and anticipate financial risk before it becomes a crisis. Unlike a static…

What to Consider Beyond Credentials: The Case for Nonprofit Accounting Specialists

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Anna Estes

Many nonprofit leaders start their search for accounting services with a simple assumption: If someone has CPA credentials, then they must be qualified to handle nonprofit accounting. While CPAs are highly trained, this assumption misses a crucial point: Sector expertise matters as much as credentials. Nonprofit accounting isn’t just business accounting with a different tax status. It operates under its own rules and its own unique language. Donor restrictions, grant requirements,…

Employee Spotlight: Mattie Herrera

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Anna Estes

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…

Nonprofit Accounting Fundamentals For Financial Success

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Liza Gagne

Nonprofit accounting is essential to your organization’s financial management and stability. Learn everything you need to know about it in this guide….

From Firefighting to Future-Proofing: A New Way to Think About Nonprofit Finance

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Anna Estes

The “Necessary Evil” Myth Nonprofits Need to Retire Let’s be honest, when you race to meet a grant deadline, prepare for a board meeting, or keep your programs running with minimal staff, financial management often feels like the hurdle standing between you and the work that matters. It’s not that you don’t understand its importance;…

What Comes After: 5 Steps to Navigating GivingTuesday Accounting

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Anna Estes

GivingTuesday 2024 saw record-breaking numbers with a whopping $3.6 billion donated by a historic 36.1 million participants, just in the U.S. These numbers reflect a 16% increase in total dollars donated and a 7% increase in the number of contributors, reflecting a growing desire in donors to be generous and help make a difference. So,…

Growing Access to Addiction Care: American Society of Addiction Medicine and Chazin

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Anna Estes

From its beginnings in the 1950s as a small group of physicians committed to addressing alcoholism, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has evolved into the nation’s leading organization for advancing addiction treatment and recovery. Reestablished under its current name in 1989, ASAM’s mission centers on improving access to quality care, educating providers and the public, and promoting evidence-based approaches to treatment. …