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,…
For many nonprofits, a June 30 fiscal year-end means July kicks off not only a new reporting cycle, but a fresh opportunity to reflect, reset, and prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re breathing a sigh of relief or gearing up for an audit, now is the ideal time to close out the year thoughtfully. At…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Navigating the financial landscape of a nonprofit can be tricky, which is why smart financial decisions are crucial to achieving your mission. Unfortunately, some pitfalls can derail even the most well-intentioned organizations. Let’s walk through some of them and more importantly, address how to avoid them. 1. Relying Too Heavily on One Source of Funding…
Selecting the right audit firm is an important decision for your nonprofit. Many organizations may be required to undergo annual audits by their state’s Charitable Solicitation License requirements, their loan agreements, grant agreements, or other contractual obligations. Auditors not only provide an opinion on the material accuracy of your financial statements, but they also suggest ways…
Financial uncertainty is an ongoing reality for many nonprofit organizations, whether due to shifts in government funding, policy changes, economic downturns, or unexpected disruptions. While organizations may not always have control over these external factors, they can take proactive steps to strengthen their financial health and prepare for challenges. The most resilient nonprofits are those…
As we start the year with renewed clarity and vision, we recognize that data visualization is key to achieving nonprofit success. But there’s another crucial element that often gets overlooked—how we present the data that reflects our progress. Data is the backbone of any nonprofit’s operations, yet too often, it’s presented in a dry, impersonal…
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