Chazin offers outsourced accounting and finance services exclusively for nonprofit organizations across the US.
Effective accounting enables organizations to accomplish their goals. This enormous responsibility requires time, effort, and expertise, making it a challenging aspect of every nonprofit’s operations.
Chazin provides in-depth industry knowledge that allows us to provide strategic guidance related to finance, accounting, technology, and how to best protect your organization against internal and external threats.
Does your nonprofit have a clear financial strategy in place? Do you understand how your financial activities are impacting your organization? Regardless of size, all nonprofit organizations should have access to expert high-level financial advice.Â
Built specifically for small and/or start-up nonprofits. NFP SmartStart provides accounting best practices, compliant processes, accurate financial data, and meaningful reporting, to help you lead your organization to the next level.
At Chazin, we understand that every nonprofit is unique, which is why our training programs are custom-designed to address your specific challenges and goals. Whether you’re looking to build confidence in budgeting, improve financial oversight, or strengthen internal controls, our training sessions are crafted to deliver real results. From one-on-one staff sessions to comprehensive board training, we ensure your team gains the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions and drive your mission forward.
What is “mission-driven accounting?” It’s simple—your mission drives our accounting approach. Chazin combines a nonprofits mission with our highly qualified accounting professionals and superior technology. This combination results in expert advisory services and accurate and reliable financial data. Reliable financial data translates to meaningful financial reports and analysis, which will empower you to fulfill your mission and achieve your organization’s strategic goals by making impactful decisions.
We want to learn about your nonprofit, your mission, current processes and challenges, as well as your plan for growth.
You will be asked to complete a questionnaire and provide additional information so we can understand your current accounting and finance function.
After we review your information, we will provide you with a proposal for services tailored specifically to your needs and budget.
Chazin specializes in providing comprehensive and tailored outsourced accounting and finance services exclusively for nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. With our deep understanding of the unique financial needs and regulatory requirements of the nonprofit sector, we offer a range of professional consulting services designed to support and optimize the financial operations of nonprofit organizations. Our team of experienced accountants and financial experts are dedicated to assisting nonprofits in achieving their financial goals and maximizing their impact. We understand the challenges nonprofits face in managing their finances while fulfilling their mission, and we strive to alleviate these burdens by offering reliable and efficient accounting solutions. We are passionate about supporting the nonprofit sector and contributing to the success and sustainability of organizations that make a difference in our communities.
Ensuring financial integrity is a vital aspect of running a successful organization. Establish proper financial oversight with the expert help of a team that understands the complex GAAP and FASB reporting requirements for nonprofits.
Whether you need a full accounting and finance department or a helping hand to support your current staff, the right expertise is easily accessible at a fraction of the staffing cost. With our “just down the hall” approach, our clients can vouch for our friendly and responsive service.
By having access to powerful and scalable accounting software and applications that automate accounting tasks and provide meaningful data, you can save money and improve efficiency enabling you to focus on your association's mission.
Properly tracking and reporting accounting transactions ensures financial transparency and helps earn the trust of stakeholders. Sharing reliable, accurate, and timely financial reports that are transparent and easy to understand translate into growth and increased support.
Virtual outsourced accounting is a specialized service that provides one or multiple accounting functions to your organization. Chazin can work with you as your entire accounting department or to support your current in-house department. Our outsourced accounting services are performed virtually by a US based team. Outsourced accounting can reduce your overhead expenses while increasing efficiency and data integrity.
Yes, with over 20 years working exclusively with nonprofits, we pride ourselves in having a unique understanding of your accounting and reporting needs. Our accountants are CNAP certified and are updated and trained regularly on nonprofit best practices and the changes to GAAP and FASB requirements that impact nonprofits.
We offer a flexible business model to fit your organization’s specific accounting needs. We believe that nonprofits deserve personalized, quality service and should not settle for a one-size-fits-all approach. We collaborate with you to provide a customized solution that is not only cost-effective but also strengthens your accounting function.
The Chazin Way promises Daily Accessibility. This means your Chazin team is accessible each and every workday – not just certain times of the month. We combine proactive and personalized service with tailored communication processes to cultivate a collaborative relationship, so you feel like we are just down the hall.
Not all accountants fully understand nonprofit accounting and are limited by their own knowledge and experience. Chazin offers a team of industry experts at your disposal to provide advice, leading technology, and to supplement existing staff to improve efficiency and compliance. These resources and expertise cannot be duplicated cost effectively internally.
All of our staff is US based. As a virtual service provider we are able to serve clients across the US.
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