Your stomach drops.
Your palms start to sweat.
Panic sets in.

​You just noticed that your organization's bank account is missing a huge sum of money. Money that took months or years to fundraise is simply gone. What do you do?!

In the digital age we live in today, bank account fraud is all too common. Hackers are increasingly sophisticated and aggressive in their cyber-attacks. What might start as a ‘simple’ looking scam email can easily turn into a devastating case of bank fraud over time.  

If your company has experienced bank fraud, you know how quickly one fraudulent transaction can turn into dozens as your bank information is bought and sold across the dark web to bad actors around the world, threatening the livelihood of your organization in a matter of days.  

If you are the victim of bank fraud, you MUST ACT QUICKLY to prevent a catastrophic turn of events for your cash on hand.

First, we must say that our team at Blue Fox is pro-audit for nonprofits.  We know that financial oversight helps develop sustainable and transparent financial management practices. Is an audit intimating? It can be. But your organization will come out stronger on the other side. We encourage you to heed the advice in our audit readiness checklist so you can be as prepared as possible for a smooth and successful audit. 

But, is it required? The answer is more complicated than yes or no. According to the Council of Nonprofits, there are "circumstances that may trigger the requirement for an independent audit." Click here for that full article. 

For further questions, feel free to contact our team of nonprofit financial gurus. We can help your organization get sorted year-round and in the event that your nonprofit is being audited. We cheerfully serve our clients with customized financial and back office services ranging from standard bookkeeping and accounting, payroll and tax, to coaching and consulting, to comprehensive virtual CFO services. 

Recently, our team at Blue Fox spent a weekend deep in strategery (a.k.a. strategic planning). During a caffeine-induced brainstorming sesh, we set out to identify and define our ideal social good niche. It turns out that our team's expertise is aligned to serve organizations with the traits outlined below. We call them: Our Ideal Clients. And, because we like to be funky and unique, we wrote it up as a job description. Take a read and if your organization fits the bill, apply to be a Blue Fox client today :)

POSITION OVERVIEW
Blue Fox is seeking nonprofits and social enterprise organizations that are interested in taking their back office operations and financial stewardship to the next level. As our Ideal Client, you will be responsible for putting your trust in Blue Fox to seamlessly manage your day-to-day financial operations and provide you with expert level financial guidance. Periodic virtual coffee breaks together are encouraged. :)

​WE ARE SEEKING:

• U.S. based nonprofits and social enterprises (B-Corps, C-Corps, S-Corps, or 501(c)(3)s only)
• Established organizations with an annual budget of $5M or less
• A staff of 50 employees or less
• Missions that matter, especially missions related to conservation and environmental stewardship
• Inclusive teams with a commitment to DEI
• Technology lovers looking to work smarter and create efficiencies across the back office
• Organizations that invest in professional development for their team (people matter!)
• QuickBooks Online users

KEY PERSONALITY TRAITS FOR SUCCESS

• Kindness and honesty are non-negotiable
• Life-long learners committed to developing their financial capacity
• Ability to ask for help when needed (it’s okay, we’ve got you!)
• Sense of humor (it’s just accounting – not life or death!)
• No drama Mamas (and we do like working with guys, too, of course!)
• Driven by COMMON SENSE

TIME COMMITMENT
The Ideal Client position requires is 1-2 hour/month (wow, that’s way less than you spend on your books now)! Client on-boarding may require 3-5 hours/week for a 4-week time period. After that, Blue Fox will manage your financial back office so you can focus on program development, fundraising, marketing and making positive contributions in the community you serve.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
Complete this form to schedule a complimentary consultation so we can discuss you needs.

While you're here, meet some of our clients, the Changemakers of Today! We think you'll enjoy what they have to say about our Blue Fox team.

About Blue Fox: Our team provides customized financial and back-office services for social impact organizations. Services range from standard bookkeeping and payroll services to coaching and consulting, to comprehensive virtual CFO services. Our mission is to disrupt the traditional accounting model through technology, innovation, and a radically client-focused approach that truly empowers nonprofits and social enterprises. For more information call (321) 233-3311, email [email protected], and visit www.yourbluefox.com.