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The Modern Quilt Guild and Chazin: A Solid Financial Foundation for a Vibrant Community

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Anna Estes

When Karen Cooper, Executive Director of The Modern Quilt Guild, took the helm she inherited more than just a thriving creative community; she inherited a financial system held together by spreadsheets, paper checks, and a bookkeeper with no real oversight. With Karen’s arrival and subsequent partnership with Chazin, MQG has more than doubled its revenue and achieved 400% growth since pre-COVID. The real story isn’t just the numbers; it’s the tangible results from a solid financial foundation that has allowed them to thrive with their community right alongside them. …

Employee Spotlight: Tara Ealy

Posted on May 11, 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 Tara,…

Nashville Nights and Leadership Highlights: A Look at the 2026 Leadership Retreat

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Anna Estes

This April, the Chazin Leadership Team headed to Nashville, Tennessee, for a few days of strategic sessions, surprise celebrations, and special ceremonies. The 2026 Retreat delivered exactly what these gatherings always seem to: a reminder of how strong we are when we’re together. As a remote-first team, we don’t take face time for granted. So, when we can come together, we make it count. Boots, Blazers, and Custom Cowboy…

Employee Spotlight: Gia Culpepper

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Anna Estes

Financial Storytelling: Engage Boards and Prove Your Impact

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Liza Gagne

Financial Readiness in Today’s Funding Climate Do your board members’ eyes glaze over during financial report reviews? The problem isn’t the numbers themselves; it’s how they’re delivered. Financial storytelling transforms your statement of financial position and statement of activities into compelling stories that engage boards, inspire confidence, and demonstrate mission impact. Key Takeaways: Financial storytelling transforms compliance documents into strategic tools that engage boards and prove mission impact. The framework that guides you from defining your audience to…

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

Thinking about finances during a global pandemic is not an ideal place to be, but it was exactly the situation Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) faced when David Fisk joined the organization in 2020. The immediate task for him? Make a decision about their accounting systems going forward.

David led a formal request for proposal (RFP) process, evaluating three firms to find the best fit. By the end, the decision was unanimous. “There was no doubt in our minds at the end of that process,” he recalls, “that picking Chazin was the smart decision to make.” …

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,…