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.

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.

Nonprofits are having a hard time hiring accountants these days. Here are the reasons why.

Join JBL Strategies for a conversation with Sean Hale, founder and lead consultant of Austin, Texas-based Nonprofit CFOs. In this interview, Sean shares key insights on how nonprofits can build habits that support long-term financial resilience and navigate finances in the age of AI.

In this episode of Driven By Cause, Sean Hale discusses the financial challenges many nonprofits face and how stronger financial leadership can help organizations grow and sustain their impact with better financial management.

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.

Get our take on budgeting, who needs to understand the finances, and more in this podcast.

New Chapter Coaching interviewed me as their newest strategic partner.

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!

PODCAST: How do you find the right accountant? The right accounting software? How about succession planning and fraud prevention?

VIDEO: I’ve been a nonprofiteer for 25 years. Here’s an overview of what I’ve gotten to do so far!

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!

PODCAST: Aicila Lewis interviewed me for the BiCurean Podcast. We covered a variety of topics, including making financial reports inclusive and what a Fractional CFO does.

What do small nonprofits need to know about finance and accounting? It got to appear on the Everything Nonprofit Podcast where we address questions like what is the chart of accounts, making engaging financial reports, and making difficult budget decisions.

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.

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Building reserves without uncomfortable belt-tightening!

PODCAST: I share my experience on this topic with Mickey Desai.

PODCAST. Worried about how inflation will impact your nonprofit? Check out this podcast where we discuss how you can protect your nonprofit’s purchasing power.

VIDEO: Here are some ways nonprofit administrators can accomplish more without working more hours.