Aaron Wilkins is the Senior Vice President of Accounting, Legal, and Compliance at Human-I-T, a nonprofit social enterprise that bridges the digital divide by providing low-cost technology, internet access, and digital literacy training to underserved communities. He has been with the organization since 2012, first serving as Chief Financial Officer before stepping into his current role in 2021. Under his leadership, Human-I-T has distributed over 523,000 devices and diverted more than 15 million pounds of e-waste from landfills, empowering individuals and nonprofits nationwide.

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Scaling a mission-driven organization can be a delicate balance between staying true to your cause while ensuring financial sustainability and growth. How do you manage this equilibrium, especially when scaling operations and measuring impact? Is it possible to maintain your mission without sacrificing financial discipline?

According to Aaron Wilkins, a leader with extensive experience in nonprofit finance, mission-driven work requires a clear focus on both measurable outcomes and sustainable growth. He highlights that successfully scaling a nonprofit involves translating the mission into actionable strategies while ensuring sound financial systems. By maintaining a dual focus on both mission and metrics, an organization can achieve significant impact without compromising its core values.

In this episode of the Level Up, Nick Araco sits down with Aaron Wilkins, Senior Vice President of Accounting, Legal, and Compliance at Human-I-T, to discuss scaling mission-driven work through financial discipline and innovation. Aaron shares how curiosity, creativity, and collaboration drive the culture at his organization. He also discusses the challenges of letting go of responsibilities for growth and why compliance and AI will be crucial for future CFOs.