Nonprofit CFO Services
A nonprofit CFO brings senior finance leadership to mission-driven organizations — managing grants, restricted funds, board reporting, audit prep, and compliance with federal and state nonprofit rules.
What's Included
- Fund and grant accounting oversight
- Restricted vs. unrestricted reporting
- Annual budgeting and reforecasts
- Board and finance committee reporting
- Audit prep and coordination
- Form 990 oversight
- Grant compliance and indirect cost rates
- Cash flow and reserve planning
Who This Is For
- 501(c)(3) public charities
- Private foundations
- Faith-based organizations
- Educational nonprofits
- Health and human services nonprofits
- Arts and cultural organizations
How to Choose
- Nonprofit accounting experience (FASB ASC 958)
- Single audit and grant compliance familiarity
- Comfort with board and finance committee reporting
- Experience with restricted funds
- Knowledge of your funding sources (government, foundation, individual)
- Clear monthly engagement pricing
What it costs
Part-time / advisory
$2,500 – $4,000/mo
5–10 hrs/month — board reporting and grant compliance oversight for smaller nonprofits.
Standard fractional CFO
$4,000 – $7,500/mo
10–20 hrs/month — full financial leadership, budgeting, and audit prep.
Complex / multi-grant
$7,500+/mo
Multiple federal awards, indirect cost rate negotiation, single-audit coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a nonprofit CFO cost?
Nonprofit fractional CFOs typically charge $2,500 to $7,500 per month, often discounted vs. for-profit rates to support the mission.
Does my nonprofit need a CFO?
Most nonprofits over $1M in revenue or with significant federal grants benefit from CFO-level oversight, especially around restricted funds and audit prep.
Can a fractional CFO present to our board?
Yes — board reporting is a core part of most nonprofit CFO engagements.
Does a nonprofit CFO also prepare the 990?
Usually the CFO oversees the process and works with an external CPA who signs and files the 990.
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