The Charity CFO, LLC

06/09/2026

Most of your over-performers aren't just ambitious.

Some of them are running a second operating system behind the scenes, regulating, masking, processing, and managing their reactions in real time, while still hitting every goal on the list.

In this week's episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha and Brittan Stockert (Certified Fundraising Executive and Nonprofit Fundraiser Coach at Donorbox) get real about what it actually feels like to lead while neurodivergent, and what it costs when no one notices.
this is the burnout conversation we haven't been having.

https://thecharitycfo.com/neurodivergent-burnout-nonprofit-leaders/

Burnout in the nonprofit sector gets a lot of attention. But neurodivergent burnout is a different conversation entirely. Here's what leaders need to understand before it's too late.

06/09/2026

The Charity CFO is growing this summer — and we couldn't be more excited. 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Fatima, Rachel, and Sara, who are kicking off their internships with us this week. We love investing in the next generation of nonprofit finance professionals, and we're thrilled to have these three joining the TCCFO team.

Welcome aboard!

06/09/2026

"If a journalist paraphrased your quote and nothing was lost — it wasn't a good quote."

This is such a simple test, and it changes everything about how you write for the press.
Most nonprofit press releases are full of quotes that just restate what's already in the copy. They're safe. They're fine. And they're completely forgettable.

The best quotes do something different — they carry conviction.

They say something in a way only that person could say it, so that paraphrasing them would actually make the story worse.

A journalist would ache to keep your exact words.

That's the bar. And it's a high one — but it's worth shooting for.

Next time you're drafting a press release, ask yourself: Could a journalist rewrite this quote without losing anything?

If the answer is yes — rewrite it first. 🎯
https://youtube.com/shorts/kCbNljv9w6Q?feature=share

🎧 Full episode linked in the comments.

Is your nonprofit sending out press quotes that journalists just......

06/07/2026

"We communicate legitimacy with donors. But when we send that same message to the press — it's missing all those little personal things that tug at us."

This one minute from A Modern Nonprofit Podcast nails something so many nonprofits struggle with.

Donor communication and press communication aren't the same job:
✅ Donors want clarity of effort, goals accomplished, and a sense that the organization is doing what it said it would do.
📰 The press (and the public) want the human interest angle — the personal details, the emotional hook, the bigger "why this matters."

When you just copy-paste one into the other, both audiences feel like they're getting a message that wasn't written for them.

The fix? Step back and ask: Who am I actually trying to reach — and what do they need to care?

Worth a watch if you're a nonprofit leader, ED, or comms professional trying to get more traction with your storytelling.

https://youtube.com/shorts/n4jzE4G5y4U
Full episode in the comments.

Are you copying your donor newsletter and calling it a press releas...

06/03/2026

At The Charity CFO, we believe the best teams are built on belonging.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to a workplace where everyone — regardless of who they are or who they love — can show up fully and do meaningful work.

Inclusion isn't a checkbox for us. It's part of how we show up for our team and for the nonprofits we serve every day. 🏳️‍🌈

06/02/2026

Ready to build a career that actually means something? We're growing — and we're looking for talented people to join our team.

We're currently hiring for:
✅ Accounting Manager
✅ CFO

At The Charity CFO, you'll do meaningful work alongside a team that puts people first — both the clients we serve and the colleagues we work with every day.

👉 Learn more and apply at https://thecharitycfo.com/careers/

06/01/2026

Three years of showing up, delivering excellence, and making a real difference for the nonprofits we serve.

Congratulations to Brianna Amsler and Denise Edwards on their 3-year work anniversaries! These two Senior Accountants bring so much to The Charity CFO team, and we're incredibly grateful for them.

Here's to many more years of impact! 🌟

05/29/2026

Your budget is not enough on its own. You need forecasting to stay in control.

https://youtube.com/shorts/w8vMaWPMXMQ

Your budget sets the direction. Your forecast tells you if you are still on track.Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ...

05/28/2026

Uncertainty is not going away. So the goal isn't to predict the future. It's to be ready for more than one version of it.

Scenario planning helps nonprofits do exactly that. Build a best case. Build a worst case. Build a most likely case. Then know what you'll do if any of them show up.

It's one of the most practical things a nonprofit leader can do right now, and it doesn't require a full finance team to pull off.

Here is a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

👉 https://thecharitycfo.com/nonprofit-scenario-planning/

Discover how scenario planning can help your nonprofit navigate economic uncertainty. Learn to build agile financial strategies that future-proof your mission.

05/28/2026

Great teams don't just work together — they play together. ⚾

We took the crew out to Busch Stadium for a St. Louis Cardinals game and had the best time cheering, laughing, and making memories outside the office.

Grateful for this team every single day.