Category: Workflow Analysis & Redesign

I recently completed a review of the finance department operations of a nonprofit organization. The Executive Director wanted an evaluation of the operations of the finance department and to identify key areas for improvement. At the completion of the review, the Executive Director asked me to present my Findings and Recommendations Report to the Board…

Preparing for the implementation of automated systems is critical to ensure a successful outcome. Many nonprofit organizations are contemplating the implementation of automated systems to replace manual processes. These manual processes are time-consuming and are susceptible to manual input errors. Implementing automated systems in critical areas such as invoice and expense processing serves to:

Nonprofit organizations are facing high staff turnover, staffing shortages and difficulty attracting and retaining qualified employees for their finance departments. The period in which a position is vacant or a new hire is learning their position in the finance department can result in essential daily operations not being performed, delayed financial reporting and an increased…

Has your nonprofit’s finance department ever undergone an independent assessment of its operations? An independent assessment brings a fresh set of eyes that reviews your finance department operations critically and provides recommendations for improvements. An assessment can correct issues your organization is having and identify those that have not yet been detected.

Without efficient and effective finance operations, a nonprofit organization cannot successfully fulfill its mission, especially in today’s environment of inflation, staffing and supply chain issues. This means streamlining and improving your organization’s financial procedures. An efficient and effective finance operation supports the mission of a nonprofit organization: By protecting the assets of the organizationWithout effective…