Achieve your vision, mission and goals for the future
Nonprofits are the cornerstone of building stronger communities. They serve the underserved, spark mission-driven innovation and help professionals thrive in their careers.
In today’s environment, nonprofits are facing big challenges. Most struggle with uncertain funding. For many, donors are fatigued, and members aren’t as engaged. Yet nonprofits are also experiencing some of the most exciting opportunities and growth trajectories ever.
Wipfli is ready to help you overcome challenges and find new ways to enact real change for those you serve.
Why Wipfli?
As one of the country’s most experienced nonprofit consulting firms, Wipfli knows that for your organization to excel, you need great leadership, financial growth and the right technologies to fuel your effectiveness and find the talent to execute your mission.
We can help. We’ve developed volunteer management systems that dramatically improve nonprofit efficiency. We’ve also helped nonprofits navigate changing compliance regulations and optimize their team’s skills.
No matter your needs, Wipfli’s nonprofit specialists bring experience, knowledge and best practices to empower your organization and allow you to focus on what matters most.
Assurance services
Wipfli has deep audit experience in the nonprofit sector, helping organizations navigate accounting standards, tax regulations and reporting requirements. Our services go beyond reporting, providing insights and actionable recommendations to enhance performance, governance and compliance.
Technology consulting
From digital strategy to data and analytics, Wipfli can help you build a more efficient, tech-enabled organization.
We offer tailored support for nonprofits, including:
Organizational performance consulting
Enhance your organizational effectiveness with Wipfli. We support you with strategy development, strategic planning implementation, change management and process improvement so that you can realize an ideal future for your organization. We also help you transform your people with nonprofit training, board development and leadership development.
Tax services
Leverage Wipfli’s extensive nonprofit tax experience to help your organization maintain compliance while taking full advantage of your opportunities for tax-advantaged growth. We can support your organization in critical tax areas, including filing for tax-exempt status, international taxes and potential energy incentives.
Outsourced services
Wipfli’s outsourced services provide you with access to a knowledgeable, experienced team to navigate your finance, HR, operations and IT challenges. From full back-office support to C-suite level services, we help manage areas that cause unnecessary stress and expense, allowing you to increase operational efficiency and focus more on mission-driven work.
Risk advisory services
Gain experienced guidance to tackle your most complex risk and compliance challenges with Wipfli’s multidisciplinary risk advisory team. Our services support you in managing the full spectrum of internal control and compliance, helping your organization stay resilient and effective in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
Sample RFPs for nonprofits
Wipfli’s sample RFPs are tailored for nonprofits and based on our extensive experience providing industry-specific technology, strategy, HR and audit services. Download our sample RFPs today to help simplify the process of going out for bid, creating a scoring system and asking the right questions of potential firms and service providers.
Nonprofit training
Wipfli provides flexible training options covering a wide range of topics, including board governance, Head Start, CSBG, ERSEA and Uniform Guidance. Our trainers apply their nonprofit experience to provide you with real-world examples, best practices and engaging sessions that connect complex regulations to practical compliance advice.
Our team
Kathleen DuBois, M.A.
Kathleen DuBois is the industry leader of Wipfli’s nonprofit and government practice, serving clients nationally and internationally. Her role entails leading the vision, strategy, operations and resources of the overall practice. During her career, Kathleen has partnered with executives, boards, government officials and staff to guide strategic plans, establish financials, mobilize teams, launch marketing efforts and manage complex projects.
Brian R. Gaumont
Brian Gaumont is a partner within Wipfli’s nonprofit and government practice. He has over seven years of experience at Wipfli. During this time, Brian has served as an experienced facilitator, working with small and large groups, and specializes in work with grant-funded and community-based nonprofit organizations. His consulting expertise is with organizational development and strategic planning.
George Persekian
George Persekian is a partner in Wipfli’s nonprofit, government and education practice who always starts with “why.” His passion is to build new relationships and inspire people to be their best. George is always ready to help clients identify areas they can streamline for improvement to maximize their success.
Julie Cox
Julie Cox is the market lead in Washington, D.C. within Wipfli’s nonprofit, government and education practice. Julie specializes in work with associations and nonprofits. She has more than 20 years of experience running an education nonprofit and bringing technology innovation to multiple industries.
Josh Evans
Dr. Josh Evans is the NGE executive lead for Denver and manages growth for Wipfli’s nonprofit, government and education sectors. He has more than 20 years of experience working across government, nonprofit and education organizations in numerous leadership positions. Josh has his doctorate from Vanderbilt University and brings knowledge and passion in his service of Wipfli clients.
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State of nonprofit, government and education
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