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Financial services that support nonprofit funding and compliance

Nonprofit Financial & CFO Services

Grant Warriors provides fractional CFO and financial management services tailored for mission-driven organizations. We turn financial data into strategy, translating complexity into clarity so leaders can make informed decisions with confidence. From daily fiscal operations to long-term planning, we help you strengthen systems, maintain compliance, and align every dollar with your mission and impact.

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We partner with executive teams and boards to navigate financial decisions with transparency and foresight, ensuring compliance, long-term viability, and confidence in every dollar invested.

    • Financial strategy development aligned with mission and organizational goals
       

    • Board-level financial reporting with dashboards and key performance indicators
       

    • Multi-year budgeting and scenario planning to drive growth and sustainability
       

    • Cash flow forecasting and liquidity management to protect fiscal health
       

    • Capital structure advising, including debt management, reserves, and investments
       

    • Federal compliance expertise for 2 CFR 200, Head Start, CSBG, DOE, and CACFP
       

    • Review and monitoring of non-federal share (in-kind) contributions
       

    • Preparation and submission of SF-425 Federal Financial Reports
       

    • Property and asset management through SF-428 and SF-429 reporting
       

    • Internal control assessments and development of fiscal policies and procedures
       

    • Audit readiness and coordination with external auditors
       

    • Comprehensive risk assessment including insurance coverage, fraud prevention, and contingency planning

    • Oversight of accounting systems including MIP, Blackbaud, QuickBooks, GMS, and Sage
       

    • Design and monitoring of cost allocation plans and indirect cost rate proposals
       

    • Month-end and year-end close process review for accuracy and efficiency
       

    • Financial statement preparation and narrative reporting for leadership
       

    • Management of banking and funder relationships, including debt covenant compliance
       

    • Implementation of automation tools and reporting systems to improve efficiency

    • Fundraising and financing strategies, including credit lines and capital campaigns
       

    • Support for mergers, acquisitions, and program expansion feasibility studies
       

    • Scenario planning for restructuring, downsizing, or new initiatives
       

    • Advising on leases, property acquisitions, renovations, and OHS 1303 applications
       

    • Development of long-term sustainability strategies, reserve funds, and investment policies

    • Financial literacy training for boards, policy councils, and executive leaders
       

    • Presentation of financial performance at board and committee meetings
       

    • Executive coaching for CEOs and Executive Directors on strategy and decision-making
       

    • Interim CFO services during transitions or vacancies
       

    • Development of board dashboards, scorecards, and compliance trackers

We provide nonprofit financial services and supports to strengthen their financial foundation.

A trusted partner for every financial milestone. 

At Grant Warriors, we combine deep nonprofit expertise with real-world financial strategy to help organizations move from reactive grant writing to proactive funding leadership. We partner with teams who value collaboration, accountability, and sustainable growth.

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Bring us in when you're...

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  • Managing multiple grants and struggling to keep pace with reporting and deadlines
     

  • Unsure which funding opportunities best align with your mission and capacity
     

  • Seeking to diversify revenue and reduce dependence on a single funding source
     

  • Scaling programs and need a stronger, more strategic grant pipeline

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  • Ready to build systems, templates, and tools that make your grant process seamless

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Working with Grant Warriors means gaining a strategic financial partner invested in your mission’s long-term success. We bring transparency, discipline, and foresight to every engagement—turning complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that empower your leadership and board to make confident, strategic decisions.

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APPROACH TO FINANCIAL STRATEGY

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

" Susan exemplifies the level of professionalism and trust that every nonprofit hopes to find in a partner. Her insight, responsiveness, and deep understanding of the nonprofit sector made our collaboration seamless and impactful. "

Alexandra Mansonet

Jewish Renaissance Foundation

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

" I consider Susan as a national expert in fiscal operations and compliance. She is very professional, poised, and serves clients as a true helpmate. "

Mark A. Davis
Lead Consultant, The Non-Profit Connection, Inc.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

" Working with Susan and Grant Warriors has been a true gift. Her strategic guidance and heartfelt support helped us navigate the grant process with clarity and confidence and her devotion to our mission shows in everything she does. "

Yvonne Garlin

President, Doors of Hope Community, Inc.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

" During her tenure as Controller at Vignetic, Susan was a trusted strategic partner to leadership. She brought discipline, insight, and sound judgment to our financial operations, strengthening systems, managing risk, and supporting informed decision making. "

Randy Jones

Managing Partner, Vignetic

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“ From our first conversation, Susan turned a daunting process into a clear, collaborative plan. Her blend of strategy and hands‑on mentoring sharpened our knowledge and boosted our team’s confidence. ”

Kelly Hart

Executive Director, Center for Family Resources

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

" Susan brought comprehensive expertise in nonprofit financial management, with particular strength in Head Start and Early Head Start fiscal operations, federal compliance, and the management of complex, highly restricted funding. ”

Simona Ovanezian

President & CEO, HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Susan exemplifies the level of professionalism and trust that every nonprofit hopes to find in a partner. Her insight, responsiveness, and deep understanding of the nonprofit sector made our collaboration seamless and impactful.

Alexandra Mansonet

Jewish Renaissance Foundation

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