Ever wondered what it really takes to build trust and make confident decisions in nonprofit leadership? Join Matt Gardner as he sits down with Stephanie Pasquale, Director of Neighborhood Development at the Allyn Family Foundation, for an eye-opening conversation about the financial realities facing nonprofits today.

From "shoebox accounting" to streamlined operations, Stephanie shares her unique perspective as someone who's worn every hat in the nonprofit ecosystem - funder, board member, government official, and strategic partner.

What You'll Learn:

• The shocking truth about nonprofit financial management
• How smart systems can free organizations to focus on mission work
• The "calm before the storm" in nonprofit funding right now
• Why transparency beats perfection every time
• How to build organizational capacity without breaking the bank

Whether you're drowning in financial chaos or dreaming of operational excellence, this episode is packed with actionable insights that'll change how you think about nonprofit leadership.

Resources Mentioned:

• Gusto (HR/Payroll platform): https://gusto.com/
• Divvy (Expense management): https://www.bill.com/product/spend-and-expense
• Blueprint 15 Project: https://blueprint15.org/
• Good Life Youth Foundation: https://gly.foundation/
• Allyn Family Foundation: https://allynfoundation.org/

Connect with Hiline:

• Website: https://www.hiline.co
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hilinehq/

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