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Founder Spotlight – Adele Chazin

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….

April 30, 2025

The Power of Financial Transparency

In a world where trust and accountability are paramount, nonprofits find themselves facing a unique challenge. They must establish credibility and build relationships with donors, supporters, and the public, all…

April 29, 2025

The Top 11 Financial Mistakes Nonprofits Make (and What to Do Instead)

The Top 11 Financial Mistakes Nonprofits Make (and What to Do Instead)

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…

April 25, 2025

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Employee Spotlight: Tracy DeGeorge

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…

May 12, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Samantha Fraser

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…

February 1, 2025

Chazin San Antonio Retreat Recap 2024

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…

November 25, 2024

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HOW TO BUILD A POWERFUL (AND STRATEGIC) NONPROFIT DASHBOARD

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.

WHO ARE STAKEHOLDERS AND WHY DO THEY MATTER?

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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Nonprofit Exclusive Guides

AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S GUIDE: BUILDING BOARD CONFIDENCE AND MASTERING NONPROFIT FINANCIALS

HOW TO LEVERAGE FORM 990 TO BUILD STAKEHOLDER TRUST

MONEY, MISSION, IMPACT: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO RETAINING AND GROWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP BASE

CRAFTING THE PERFECT UNION: THE PRENUPTIAL BLUEPRINT BETWEEN NONPROFIT ADVANCEMENT AND ACCOUNTING

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTING MANUALS

Accounting Close Checklist

Unmasking Deception: THE ART OF FRAUD DETECTION

THE REAL QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK YOUR NEXT OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTING FIRM

Stepping Stones: Paving the Path to Long-Term Financial Success

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Counting on Chazin

“Counting on Chazin” is our series dedicated to strengthening nonprofits by addressing key financial topics often overlooked until problems arise. Drawing on our deep expertise in nonprofit accounting, each episode helps enhance your understanding of crucial issues such as risk reduction, budgeting, IRS forms, presenting financials to boards, and fiduciary responsibilities. We also share valuable best practice tips to support your organization’s success.

The Chazin Way

Nonprofit Experts

Serving nonprofits exclusively for over 20 years.

With over 20 years working exclusively with nonprofits, we pride ourselves in having a unique understanding of your accounting and reporting needs. Our accountants are CNAP certified and are updated and trained regularly on best practices and the changes to GAAP and FASB requirements that impact nonprofits.

Customized Services

Tailored solutions to fulfill each client's specific needs.

We offer a flexible business model to fit your organization’s specific accounting needs. We believe that nonprofits deserve personalized, quality service and should not settle for a one-size-fits-all approach. We collaborate with you to provide a customized solution that is not only cost-effective but also strengthens your accounting function. We are leaders in accounting services for nonprofit organizations.

Daily Accessibility

Virtual services that feel like we're just down the hall.

Your Chazin team is accessible to you each and every workday – not just certain times of the month. We combine proactive and personalized service with tailored communication processes to cultivate a collaborative relationship, so you feel like we are just down the hall.