Thrive | Non-Profit Success Stories | Communications Best Practices
Published on by Patrick Frambes, Christa Woelfel, in Video, Not-for-Profit
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Non-profits rarely stay the same for long. Growth brings new programs, new entities, and new operational demands—and without the right support, those changes can quickly complicate the audit process.
In this conversation, Patrick Frambes and Christa Woelfel share how their non-profit audit services have evolved alongside their clients over the years. They reflect on working with organizations at pivotal moments of growth, helping them adapt financial processes and internal controls to keep pace with expanding missions.
Sometimes, the most impactful changes are practical ones—like adjusting check-signer thresholds to improve efficiency as an organization scales. Other times, the difference comes from something less tangible but just as critical: communication. Patrick and Christa recount how one non-profit’s transition from a smaller accounting firm led to smoother audits and fewer delays, simply by establishing a more proactive, year-round partnership.
Rather than limiting conversations to audit season, the team stays in close contact throughout the year—tracking organizational changes, identifying potential risks early, and preparing well in advance. That ongoing dialogue not only streamlines the audit process but also helps non-profit finance teams grow stronger and more confident as they support long-term strategies.
By encouraging clients to ask questions and explore process improvements at any time, the firm removes surprises from the audit and replaces them with trust, clarity, and collaboration—allowing non-profits to focus on what matters most: moving their mission forward.
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