If you’re an Executive Director, there’s a good chance you’ve carried the financial side of your organization like a private weight. You might have a bookkeeper, a finance staff member, maybe even a board treasurer, yet somehow, it still feels like you’re the only one holding the full picture. The one connecting dots between programs, cash flow, budgets, and what’s actually happening day to day. As you think about resetting your financial leadership this year, one of the most

The start of a new year can make you feel like you need to redo everything - new systems, new software, new reports, new goals. But for most nonprofits, a total overhaul isn’t realistic. And honestly, it’s not necessary. You probably don’t need to rebuild your financial world from the ground up. You just need a clearer way to lead the one you already have. If last year felt messy, you’re not alone. Maybe grant revenue didn’t match what you expected. Maybe staff transitions le

As this year wraps up, we have been thinking a lot about change. Not only the changes inside the nonprofits we serve, but also how we show up to support you. For years, most of what you have seen from Imagine New has focused on traditional finance topics. Deadlines. Audits. Budget reminders. Year end to do lists. All of it matters. We take the technical side of nonprofit accounting very seriously. At the same time, we have almost two decades of experience watching how financi