For most Executive Directors, their problem isn’t mission focus; it may not even be funding. It’s timing. Unrestricted annual funds mean that each Jan. 1 feels like starting over. Windfall years can lead to a cash reserve, but…
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…
Today, we are getting to know Melinda, one of our dedicated Onboarding Managers. Melinda is based out of Tennessee, has over 25 years of finance and accounting experience, and has been with Chazin since 2025….
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 is a blog series meant to offer an inside look at our company culture and, most importantly, highlight the talented individuals who help…
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…
A dashboard allows a nonprofit to monitor both the effectiveness of this enterprise or business model, as evidenced by the organization’s financial health, and the impact of the programs and services being provided.
Mapping stakeholders and systems can be powerful tools to increase equity and improve organizational decision making. But remember that the key to equity is inclusivity. As the author writes, “We must make space for everyone beyond the boundaries of our maps and Venn diagrams. This leaves room for future generations and for all the possibilities we cannot yet imagine.”
