{"id":10250,"date":"2019-05-23T12:13:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T16:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=10250"},"modified":"2026-02-12T05:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:16:07","slug":"how-six-nonprofit-finance-leaders-are-driving-strategy-with-data-driven-decision-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-six-nonprofit-finance-leaders-are-driving-strategy-with-data-driven-decision-making\/","title":{"rendered":"How six nonprofit finance leaders are driving strategy with data-driven decision making"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/category\/strategy-legal-operations\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Strategy, Legal &amp; Operations<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow six nonprofit finance leaders are driving strategy with data-driven decision making\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \">Published <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2019-05-23T12:13:00-04:00\">May 23, 2019<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"How six nonprofit finance leaders are driving strategy with data-driven decision making\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-six-nonprofit-finance-leaders-are-driving-strategy-with-data-driven-decision-making\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/author\/nancy-master\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/1533142329170-350x350.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/1533142329170-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/1533142329170.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Nancy Master<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud software has enabled more nonprofit organizations to take advantage of advanced technologies without the expense of new infrastructure or additional IT staff. That also means nonprofits can benefit from Big Data capabilities to enhance data analysis and data-driven decision making. AI and predictive analytics are beginning to enhance strategic analysis and decision making even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coinciding with advancements in technology, the role of the nonprofit finance leader has also evolved. The early nonprofit finance leaders, we\u2019ll call it \u201cFinancial Leadership 1.0,\u201d were more like Historians, studying data from last month, last quarter, last year to try and predict what might happen next. Then came the era of the Real-Time Analyst (Financial Leadership 2.0) where nonprofit finance leaders drive decisions quickly by identifying trends as they occur with real-time data. Now we are entering a new era\u2014the era of the Data-Driven Strategist (Financial Leadership 3.0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/resources\/eBooks\/the-rise-of-the-data-driven-nonprofit-finance-leader\/\">Download the eBook,&nbsp;<em>The Rise of the Data-Driven Nonprofit Finance Leader<\/em>&nbsp;to learn more about Financial Leadership 3.0 and how to become a data-driven strategist.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-data-driven-nonprofit-accounting-and-financial-management-solution-is-critical-to-your-mission-success\"><strong>A Data-Driven Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management Solution Is Critical to Your Mission Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your accounting and financial management solution should facilitate data-driven decision making and enable you to devote a larger percentage of your time to strategizing how to accelerate your mission. With the right technology solution your nonprofit organization will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make decisions based on real-time data instead of backward-looking data.&nbsp;<\/strong>Because it is a true cloud solution, Sage Intacct delivers insights based on real-time data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automate routine accounting task to free time to focus on strategy.<\/strong>&nbsp;Sage Intacct automation cuts the time needed to complete a month-end close by up to 79%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contextualize information for more meaningful reporting.&nbsp;<\/strong>Dimensionality in the chart of accounts enables you to slice and dice data according to what is most relevant to your mission success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gain better visibility into organization-wide data.<\/strong>&nbsp;The open API in Sage Intacct can easily bring in data streams from other systems, like Salesforce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visualize data and make it easily accessible for program and department managers.<\/strong>&nbsp;Your finance team can place all relevant information\u2014including charts, graphs and reports\u2014in front of your stakeholders with role-based dashboards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-six-nonprofit-finance-leaders-explain-how-sage-intacct-helps-them-drive-strategic-decisions\"><strong>Six Nonprofit Finance Leaders Explain How Sage Intacct Helps Them Drive Strategic Decisions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From role-based dashboards to easy-to-use reporting and a dimensional chart of accounts, Sage Intacct was designed to put real-time financial and operational data in front of decision makers. Here\u2019s how six nonprofit financial leaders use insights gained from Sage Intacct data to drive strategic decisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-mothers-against-drunk-driving-madd\">1. <strong style=\"color: revert; font-family: var(--primary-font); font-size: var(--font-size-h3);\">Mothers Against Drunk Driving\u00ae (MADD)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MADD is the nation\u2019s largest nonprofit working to end drunk &nbsp;and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lista Hightower, CFO at MADD explains\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cSage Intacct helps us be better stewards of donor dollars, since the less time and money we spend on compliance and administrative work, the more we can spend on MADD\u2019s mission. In addition, it gives us the transparency to see how successful each location is and make sure we\u2019re putting our resources where they\u2019re most needed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-pathway-lending\">2. <strong style=\"color: revert; font-family: var(--primary-font); font-size: var(--font-size-h3);\">Pathway Lending<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pathway Lending is a private, 501(c)3 economic development agency certified by the U.S. Treasury to provide lending solutions and educational services to small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbara Harris, CFO at Pathway Lending explains\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cSage Intacct frees me up to be a better partner to the C-Suite. I\u2019m able to get into analysis for strategic planning rather than just managing tactical financial processes because the team can handle those now without me. And that\u2019s removed a tremendous burden for me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-tri-county-mental-health-services\">3. <strong style=\"color: revert; font-family: var(--primary-font); font-size: var(--font-size-h3);\">Tri-County Mental Health Services<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tri-County Mental Health Services began in 1990 to provide safety-net services in mental and behavioral health, as well as substance use disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle Naus, CFO at Tri-County Mental Health Services explains\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cNow that we\u2019re so much more productive with Sage Intacct, my team can serve as strategic partners and leaders in the agency by providing more forward-thinking information. Rather than spending time on historical data, we\u2019ve been able to flip our focus forward, and do things like reforecast our budget as needed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-united-way-of-central-indiana-uwci\">4. <strong style=\"color: revert; font-family: var(--primary-font); font-size: var(--font-size-h3);\">United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>United Way of Central Indiana harnesses the collective impact of local partners specializing in education, financial stability, health and basic needs to focus on specific, measurable goals and improve the lives of everyone in Central Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lynn Auffart, Senior Director of Finance at UWCI explains\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cOur finance team is no longer just task-oriented; we\u2019re much more forward-thinking, which is wonderful. As a result, collaboration across the organization has increased tenfold. Everyone from our community impact department, to fundraising, to the volunteer center, is coming to us to ask questions and plan for the future of the United Way of Central Indiana.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-jumpstart\">5. <strong style=\"color: revert; font-family: var(--primary-font); font-size: var(--font-size-h3);\">JumpStart<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jumpstart Inc. is a nationally recognized nonprofit that provides investment capital and intensive, high-impact assistance to a diverse range of entrepreneurs and small businesses owners across Ohio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karen Adame, Managing Partner, Operations at JumpStart explains\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThanks to the automation and visibility we\u2019ve gained with Sage Intacct, I can now spend 75% of my energy analyzing our financial information and making operational decisions that impact the business.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-children-s-hunger-fund\">6. <strong style=\"color: revert; font-family: var(--primary-font); font-size: var(--font-size-h3);\">Children\u2019s Hunger Fund<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s Hunger Fund delivers hope to suffering children. By equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry, CHF has distributed more than $1 billion dollars in nourishing food and other resources to children around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christopher Sue, CFO at Children\u2019s Hunger Fund explains\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe productivity we\u2019ve gained with Sage Intacct allows us to make sense of our financial data&#8230;Now we can analyze our data to better forecast for the future and make decisions about what we as an organization can do to advance our mission.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about how to leverage modern technology to become a more data-driven organization in our eBook,&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/\n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Rise of the Data-Driven Nonprofit Finance Leader<\/a><\/em>.&nbsp; In it, you\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul 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