![Episode 17: Finance and Accounting in Non-Profits [Sean Hale from Sean Hale Consulting]](https://media.redcircle.com/images/2023/5/31/4/a73a3cd3-e818-4734-92d9-fa33d17fafa4_sean_hale.jpg "Episode 17: Finance and Accounting in Non-Profits [Sean Hale from Sean Hale Consulting]")
Episode 17: Finance and Accounting in Non-Profits [Sean Hale from Sean Hale Consulting]
Description
Does budget deficit at a non-profit always indicate a negative outlook? What is the Chart of Accounts? We explored these thought-provoking questions related to non-profit finance and accounting in this episode with a seasoned expert in the field, Sean Hale.
Sean has over 20 years of experience serving non-profits. His passion lies in streamlining the administrative side of non-profits, allowing them to truly focus and shine. Sean has also helped boards and management to navigate complex situations and consistently left the organizations stronger and ready for their next stage of growth.
Today he gets to lead a team of outstanding nonprofit accounting and finance professionals. Together, they provide temporary and ongoing services to small and mid-sized nonprofits so they can have the back office support they need for the whole organization to flourish. Additionally, Sean is the co-founder of Philanthroforce, a nonprofit capacity builder that makes it easier for nonprofits to find the right consultant.
➡️ Reach out to Sean
Email: sean@seanhale.org
Website: https://www.seanhale.org/
➡️ Blog posts and resources on topics covered
- Math Anxiety + engaging your board and management in finances
- Matrix Map – for making difficult budget decisions
- Don’t use QuickBooks as your donor database – at +/- 7:25 on the video
- Fractional CFO Services – what does it include?
- Indirect Cost Rate – Getting government grants to cover the full program costs
➡️ Connect with Sean on LinkedIn
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