Behind the Scenes: How The Impact Hour Came to Life

The Inspiration Behind The Impact Hour



Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations with immense potential to change the world, but they often face unique financial challenges that can hinder their ability to grow and sustain their operations. Unpredictable funding, limited resources, and complex reporting requirements create significant obstacles.

We realized that nonprofits often lack access to the kind of financial expertise that can help them overcome these hurdles. Instead of sitting on the sidelines, we asked ourselves, “How can we make a difference?” That question inspired The Impact Hour, a program where CFO Network’s Principals dedicate their time and expertise to help nonprofit leaders tackle their most pressing financial challenges.

How The Impact Hour Works

The premise of The Impact Hour is simple yet powerful: nonprofit organizations can sign up for a free, one-hour session with one of our experienced CFOs. During the session, we focus on addressing key financial pain points, such as:

• Creating realistic budgets.
• Managing cash flow effectively.
• Simplifying financial reporting for stakeholders.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities.

The goal is to equip nonprofit leaders with actionable insights they can implement immediately to strengthen their financial foundation and achieve their mission more effectively.

The Planning Process

Launching The Impact Hour wasn’t just about offering free sessions—it was about ensuring we could maximize the impact of each engagement. We carefully designed the program to:

Be Accessible: Nonprofits can easily sign up online, share their specific challenges, and schedule a virtual session at their convenience.

Deliver Value:  Each session is tailored to the nonprofit’s needs, ensuring they walk away with solutions they can use right away.

Build Relationships:  Beyond the one-hour session, The Impact Hour fosters lasting connections between CFO Network and the nonprofit community.

Why This Matters

The Impact Hour isn’t just a program—it’s a commitment to making our communities stronger. By empowering nonprofit leaders with financial expertise, we’re helping them increase their impact, whether that’s providing more services, reaching more people, or scaling their operations.

This program also embodies CFO Network’s core values: giving back, sharing knowledge, and making a difference where it matters most.

Looking Ahead

We’re excited to see how The Impact Hour will grow and evolve. As more nonprofits participate, we’ll continue to learn, adapt, and find new ways to make this initiative even more impactful.

Are you a nonprofit leader looking for guidance? Or do you know someone who could benefit from this program?

Learn more about The Impact Hour and sign up for a pro bono session here. Together, we can build stronger nonprofits and stronger communities.