Ever wondered why some nonprofits thrive while others struggle to stay afloat? It's not just about passion for the mission – it's about having the financial systems that support sustainable impact.

In this episode, Matt sits down with a nonprofit executive director who transformed her organization from paper-heavy, months-behind reporting to real-time financial visibility. From managing 65+-person teams at major nonprofits to launching a new organization from scratch, she shares the hard-won lessons about why financial systems aren't optional, they're essential.

What You'll Learn:

• Why waiting months for financial reports kills strategic planning
• How modern tech can transform nonprofit operations (without the overwhelm)
• Why workforce challenges are creating new budget realities
• The mindset shifts needed to navigate funding uncertainty
• How to build systems that scale from startup to established nonprofit

Links & Resources:

• Early Childhood Alliance of Onondaga: https://ecaonondaga.org
• Contact Bethany: bcreaser@ecaonondaga.org
• Connect with the Hiline team: hiline.co/get-started
• Free Nonprofit Budget Template: hiline.co/ledger/tools/nonprofit-budget-template

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About Fiscally Awesome
Fiscally Awesome is produced by Hiline, where we make small business finances stress-free so you can focus on building a great company. Visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more.

Hosted by Matt Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder of Hiline.