The Above Board Podcast

Leadership, Impact, and Pursuing Your Passion with Dawn Hooper, CPA

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In this episode of The Above Board Podcast, Dawn Hooper, CPA shares her incredible journey from a successful career in the private sector to finding purpose and impact in the nonprofit world. Dawn opens up about what motivated her to make the shift, the challenges and rewards of leading in the nonprofit space, and how impact investing became a driving force in her work and personal life. If you've ever thought about aligning your career with your passion or wondered what it takes to lead with purpose, this conversation is for you.
 
Dawn is the President and CEO of Dawn Advisory Services, LLC, where she helps nonprofits drive transformational change and empowers teams to reach their full potential.
 
 
Helpful resources from today's episode:
 
Connect with Dawn
GuideStar 
Charity Navigator
A Guide to Impact Investing
 
 
Episode Timestamp: 
 
  • 01:03 Dawn's Career Journey
  • 03:01 Transition to Nonprofit Sector
  • 07:08 Challenges in Nonprofit Financial Management
  • 09:45 Leadership Insights and Evolution
  • 14:16 Generational Differences and Leadership
  • 17:59 Diversity in Leadership
  • 19:45 Impact Investing and Personal Growth
  • 23:36 Dawn Advisory Services and Interim CFO Role
  • 28:56 Advice for Aspiring Nonprofit Professionals
  • 35:25 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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