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#246 The Nonprofit CFO Playbook: Strategy, Stewardship, and Scale Tinashe Chigede, Director of Finance and Administration, SOS Children’s Villages USA

12 Aug 2025

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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email #246 The Nonprofit CFO Playbook: Strategy, Stewardship, and Scale Tinashe Chigede, Director of Finance and Administration, SOS Children’s Villages USA https://youtu.be/ofti6Vpcyko Your browser does not support the audio element. In this compelling episode of The GrowCFO Show, Kevin Appleby explores the unique challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit CFOs through an insightful conversation with Tinashe Chigede, Director of Finance and Administration at SOS Children’s Villages USA. The discussion delves into the critical role of financial leadership in nonprofit organizations, where CFOs must balance fiscal responsibility with mission-driven outcomes while navigating complex funding landscapes and donor relationships.Chigede shares his remarkable personal journey from attending an SOS Children’s Villages primary school in Zimbabwe to becoming a senior finance leader at the same organization that shaped her early life. The conversation reveals how nonprofit CFOs must evolve beyond traditional operational roles to become strategic partners who align financial decisions with long-term mission outcomes, diversify funding streams, and build sustainable financial models that support vulnerable children and families across 130 countries.The episode provides valuable insights into the nonprofit sector’s financial complexities, including the management of restricted versus unrestricted funds, the importance of fundraising ROI, and the critical need for transparency and accountability in donor stewardship. Chigede’s expertise demonstrates how effective financial leadership in nonprofits requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, mission alignment, and stakeholder relationship management. Key topics covered: Strategic Evolution: Transformation from operational finance roles to strategic financial leadership that aligns budgets with mission outcomes and guides organizational risk managementFunding Diversification: Critical importance of developing multiple revenue streams including government funding, individual donors, and foundation grants to ensure organizational sustainabilityDonor Stewardship: Building trust through transparency, accountability, and demonstrating tangible results to maintain long-term donor relationships and secure recurring fundingMission-Financial Integration: Balancing restricted and unrestricted funding while tracking both financial KPIs and mission-driven metrics to measure organizational effectivenessPersonal Impact Leadership: Leveraging personal connection to the organization’s mission to drive authentic leadership and overcome imposter syndrome in senior finance rolesAI and Innovation: Embracing technology and artificial intelligence as powerful tools for financial analysis and strategic communication in the nonprofit sector Links Tinashe Chigede on LinkedInKevin Appleby on LinkedInGrowCFO Mentoring Timestamps 0:02:47 Introduction to SOS Children’s Villages USA mission and global impact serving 2.5 million children annually0:05:21 Tinashe’s educational background and 15+ years in nonprofit finance, plus personal connection to SOS schools0:28:39 Overcoming imposter syndrome and personal growth from beneficiary to organizational leader0:06:43 Role evolution from operational focus to strategic financial leadership and board communication0:15:00 Funding diversification strategies including government funding and donor relationship management0:25:30 Key performance indicators balancing fundraising ROI with mission-driven outcomes Find out more about GrowCFO If you enjoyed this podcast, you can subscribe to the GrowCFO Show with your favorite podcast app. The GrowCFO show is listed in the Apple podcast directory, Spotify and many others.

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#246 The Nonprofit CFO Playbook: Strategy, Stewardship, and Scale Tinashe Chigede, Director of Finance and Administration, SOS Children’s Villages USA

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