
Employee Spotlight: Gia Culpepper
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…

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…

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…

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…

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.” …

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…

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…
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.”
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