Too many nonprofit leaders quietly avoid their own finances, trusting that a clean audit or a capable CPA means everything is handled, and that blind spot can put a mission at real risk. In this episode, Patton talks with Sean Hale, founder of Nonprofit CFOs, who busts five money myths that hold organizations back: that the audit has them covered, that finance is the CPA’s job, that nonprofits aren’t supposed to make a profit, that confusing financial reports are just part of the territory, and that you say yes to whatever a funder asks.

Discover essential strategies for financial resilience and the pitfalls of the overhead myth, as Sean Hale unpacks decades of wisdom. Plus, learn how embracing financial literacy can empower your organization's success. Listen for revelations that can reshape your nonprofit's fiscal approach.

A rant about grant makers who make tiny grants, that can only be used for programs, and also want an audit on top of that. Our founder, Sean Hale, gives his thoughts on this phenomenon and why nonprofits should just say no to these kinds of grants.

Join us on YouTube for a conversation about strategic budgeting, audits, leadership, and more!

Accounting-related mistakes can become quite expensive for nonprofits, especially if left unaddressed. Read here for tips on how to recognize and rectify some of the most common ones.

Tired of stressful audits? You can have a clean audit with little pain. Good planning and routines throughout the year can help you get there. Here are our top tips to help your nonprofit get there.

How well have you protected your nonprofit from fraud? Learn more about how fraud happens in nonprofits and how you can prevent it.

Keeping all your eggs in one basket can leave you with a nasty mess. So let’s take a moment to make sure our nonprofits learn a lesson from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse (and that we don’t repeat the same mistake as many of their depositors).

Thieves will strike when you least expect them. External audits provide weak protection against fraud at your nonprofit. Read this blog to learn about more effective alternatives.