In this episode of Let's Talk Wilco, we're joined by Sam Smith, Executive Director of the Georgetown Neighborhood Food Project, and Sean Hale, Nonprofit Finance Consultant with Nonprofit CFO, for a candid conversation about what actually belongs in an ED's lane, and what doesn't.

It feels like a classic binary choice. But after watching a lot of nonprofits navigate this transition, I’ve noticed that rushing to either extreme tends to create the exact problems organizations are trying to avoid.

If you’re trying to decide which route to take, here what I’ve seen actually happens behind the scenes with both models, the middle ground a lot of folks overlook, and how to protect your organization no matter which path you choose.

We get told that the best leaders are those who keep their doors open and expect their staff—including the entire finance and accounting team—to be available for drop-in meetings and "quick syncs" at all hours of the day. This is a misconception.

What kind of nonprofit leader are you? A do-gooder? A nonprofiteer? Or a “key employee?” Each type has important implications for your success and the success of the mission that you serve.

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.

Why do nonprofits struggle to find financial support these days?
I got to have a coffee conversation about this with Ginny Waller of Waller Consulting plus a few more topics!

Most introverts and numbers people feel stress from interruptions and surprises. The more that happens in your nonprofit, the more it could impact their productivity, morale, and ability to collaborate with coworkers.

People regularly ask me if they should switch to the nonprofit sector. Here you’ll find my answers to their most common questions.

If Peter, Paul, and Mary were to write a song about the accountant shortage, it might look like this.

Why do so many nonprofit accountants quit their jobs in December? Work-life balance. Read on to learn more about how to prevent this phenomenon in your nonprofit.

PODCAST: I got to appear on the Wisdom for Nonprofits podcast with Betina Meyer Pflug. We talked about getting your fiscal year off on the right foot, preventing burnout, and more!

A strong back office includes systems that make financial reports inclusive, reduces burnout, and prevents fraud. Teresa Huff interviewed on her podcast about those topics and more.

PODCAST: Want to be able to recruit and retain great administrators and accountants? Patrick Kirby and I dig into how to make sure this critical role gets covered so the rest of your nonprofit can thrive.

The skills that make you a great nonprofit administrator might also put you on the road to burnout. Try these tips to advocate for yourself more effectively.