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#246 The Nonprofit CFO Playbook: Strategy, Stewardship, and Scale Tinashe Chigede, Director of Finance and Administration, SOS Children’s Villages USA
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Catherine is a finance professional with over 20 years of experience in finance and M&A across various industries in the UK, Europe, and the US. She is currently the Team Training Lead at GrowCFO and pursuing a Masters degree in Philanthropic Studies. Catherine has a background as a Chartered Accountant at Deloitte and has held key roles such as VP of Finance at Depop and FP&A lead at O2 during its merger with Virgin Media.At GrowCFO, Catherine focuses on training finance teams, providing coaching, mentoring, and overseeing Strategic Finance training courses. She is actively involved in supporting non-profit organizations through skilled volunteering programs. In her voluntary capacity, she serves as a consultant for organizations like the Cranfield Trust, The Fore, and Impetus. Catherine's passion lies in connecting finance professionals with a greater sense of purpose and developing impactful finance teams for the future.
In this compelling episode of The GrowCFO Show, Kevin Appleby explores the unique challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit CFOs through an insightful conversation with Tinashe Chigede, Director of Finance and Administration at SOS Children’s Villages USA. The discussion delves into the critical role of financial leadership in nonprofit organizations, where CFOs must balance fiscal responsibility with mission-driven outcomes while navigating complex funding landscapes and donor relationships.Chigede shares his remarkable personal journey from attending an SOS Children’s Villages primary school in Zimbabwe to becoming a senior finance leader at the same organization that shaped her early life. The conversation reveals how nonprofit CFOs must evolve beyond traditional operational roles to become strategic partners who align financial decisions with long-term mission outcomes, diversify funding streams, and build sustainable financial models that support vulnerable children and families across 130 countries.The episode provides valuable insights into the nonprofit sector’s financial complexities, including the management of restricted versus unrestricted funds, the importance of fundraising ROI, and the critical need for transparency and accountability in donor stewardship. Chigede’s expertise demonstrates how effective financial leadership in nonprofits requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, mission alignment, and stakeholder relationship management.
Key topics covered:
Strategic Evolution: Transformation from operational finance roles to strategic financial leadership that aligns budgets with mission outcomes and guides organizational risk managementFunding Diversification: Critical importance of developing multiple revenue streams including government funding, individual donors, and foundation grants to ensure organizational sustainabilityDonor Stewardship: Building trust through transparency, accountability, and demonstrating tangible results to maintain long-term donor relationships and secure recurring fundingMission-Financial Integration: Balancing restricted and unrestricted funding while tracking both financial KPIs and mission-driven metrics to measure organizational effectivenessPersonal Impact Leadership: Leveraging personal connection to the organization’s mission to drive authentic leadership and overcome imposter syndrome in senior finance rolesAI and Innovation: Embracing technology and artificial intelligence as powerful tools for financial analysis and strategic communication in the nonprofit sector
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#246 The Nonprofit CFO Playbook: Strategy, Stewardship, and Scale Tinashe Chigede, Director of Finance and Administration, SOS Children’s Villages USA
https://youtu.be/ofti6Vpcyko
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Catherine is a finance professional with over 20 years of experience in finance and M&A across various industries in the UK, Europe, and the US. She is currently the Team Training Lead at GrowCFO and pursuing a Masters degree in Philanthropic Studies. Catherine has a background as a Chartered Accountant at Deloitte and has held key roles such as VP of Finance at Depop and FP&A lead at O2 during its merger with Virgin Media.At GrowCFO, Catherine focuses on training finance teams, providing coaching, mentoring, and overseeing Strategic Finance training courses. She is actively involved in supporting non-profit organizations through skilled volunteering programs. In her voluntary capacity, she serves as a consultant for organizations like the Cranfield Trust, The Fore, and Impetus. Catherine's passion lies in connecting finance professionals with a greater sense of purpose and developing impactful finance teams for the future.
In this compelling episode of The GrowCFO Show, Kevin Appleby explores the unique challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit CFOs through an insightful conversation with Tinashe Chigede, Director of Finance and Administration at SOS Children’s Villages USA. The discussion delves into the critical role of financial leadership in nonprofit organizations, where CFOs must balance fiscal responsibility with mission-driven outcomes while navigating complex funding landscapes and donor relationships.Chigede shares his remarkable personal journey from attending an SOS Children’s Villages primary school in Zimbabwe to becoming a senior finance leader at the same organization that shaped her early life. The conversation reveals how nonprofit CFOs must evolve beyond traditional operational roles to become strategic partners who align financial decisions with long-term mission outcomes, diversify funding streams, and build sustainable financial models that support vulnerable children and families across 130 countries.The episode provides valuable insights into the nonprofit sector’s financial complexities, including the management of restricted versus unrestricted funds, the importance of fundraising ROI, and the critical need for transparency and accountability in donor stewardship. Chigede’s expertise demonstrates how effective financial leadership in nonprofits requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, mission alignment, and stakeholder relationship management.
Key topics covered:
Strategic Evolution: Transformation from operational finance roles to strategic financial leadership that aligns budgets with mission outcomes and guides organizational risk managementFunding Diversification: Critical importance of developing multiple revenue streams including government funding, individual donors, and foundation grants to ensure organizational sustainabilityDonor Stewardship: Building trust through transparency, accountability, and demonstrating tangible results to maintain long-term donor relationships and secure recurring fundingMission-Financial Integration: Balancing restricted and unrestricted funding while tracking both financial KPIs and mission-driven metrics to measure organizational effectivenessPersonal Impact Leadership: Leveraging personal connection to the organization’s mission to drive authentic leadership and overcome imposter syndrome in senior finance rolesAI and Innovation: Embracing technology and artificial intelligence as powerful tools for financial analysis and strategic communication in the nonprofit sector
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