Category: Chazin News

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

Posted on 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. …

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

Posted on 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…

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

Posted on 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.” …

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

Posted on 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. …

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Empowering Expression, Enriching Lives: Thriving4Life and Chazin

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Client Spotlight: Thriving4Life

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….

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Chazin Leadership Retreat Recap 2025

Posted on by Haley Neitzel

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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Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership: APS and Chazin

Posted on by Haley Neitzel

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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Chazin San Antonio Retreat Recap 2024

Posted on by Haley Neitzel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJD2BHritBg For this year’s retreat, we put our spreadsheets away and headed to the state where everything’s bigger: TEXAS! After countless online meetings, gathering face-to-face was a breath of fresh air (even if the Texas heat had us sweatin’ like a glass of sweet tea in August).  Team members traveled in from every corner of…

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Chazin Roadshow and Learning Summit Recap: Phoenix Takes Flight!

Posted on by Haley Neitzel

https://youtu.be/J-cSrtSxOoo The 2024 Chazin Roadshow and Learning Summit in Phoenix, Arizona, provided attendees with valuable insights and opportunities for professional growth. Held at the vibrant Children’s Museum of Arizona, the event buzzed with energy and a shared passion for empowering nonprofits.    Highlighting Innovation and Impact  The Learning Summit portion proved to be an engaging knowledge…

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