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About

alan-strandMr. Alan Strand has over ten years of experience in nonprofit accounting and reporting, as well as consulting, training and systems development. His expertise is grounded in a keen understanding of the mission-based work of nonprofits and of their unique accounting, reporting and decision-making needs. His work includes:

  • Outsourced bookkeeping and CFO services, on an ongoing or interim basis.
  • Financial systems assessments, upgrades and integration.
  • Custom staff and board training on financial and related topics.
  • Special project consulting on accounting and related policies and procedures.
  • Large-group training contracts with funders and academic institutions.

Background

Mr. Strand spent nine years in progressively more responsible roles with the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN®) — chiefly as Director of Finance and Quality Reporting and ending his tenure there as Interim Executive Director.

While at CAN, Mr. Strand developed and presented more than 40 nonprofit accounting seminars and workshops, helping more than 1,300 nonprofit professionals nationwide improve their administrative and financial management skills. He also assisted countless member organizations to improve their financial systems; advised them on best practices in nonprofit accounting; and helped them develop policies, procedures and documentation to support and enhance their accountability.

In addition, Mr. Strand managed CAN’s day-to-day financial, personnel and technological operations; worked closely with leadership to develop fiscal and personnel policies; monitored employment law changes to ensure compliance; and monitored expenses and controlled cash flow to meet and exceed goals. His expertise in these areas carries into his current practice.

Mr. Strand launched Not-for-Profit Accounting.net in Winter 2008 to help nonprofit organizations manage, report on and make decisions about their resources in a more efficient and informed manner.

In November 2008 Mr. Strand joined the Nonprofit Center in Tacoma, Washington.

Core Competencies

Mr. Strand’s core competencies lie in four areas that are key to optimal functioning of a nonprofit’s financial accounting and reporting processes. Specifically, he:

  1. Understands well the interrelationship between the accounting/financial functions and the mission, management and governance decisions an organization must make — and acts as a bridge between various parties during management discussions.
  2. Quickly and accurately analyzes and upgrades financial systems so that they intersect with the client’s mission, programs and reporting needs in a streamlined, logical and efficient manner.
  3. Identifies and addresses policy and process needs to ensure nonprofits are acting with the greatest level of practical knowledge, efficiency, integrity and accountability.
  4. Teaches critical information and new skills in the area of nonprofit accounting and reporting in a way that allows trainees to make informed decisions about their processes and needs.

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