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You need an ally. Someone committed to your success, willing to ask the tough questions and tell you the truth. Beyond the Bottom Line is on your side. We deliver tangible results to nonprofits facing critical financial challenges.
Strategic Financial Leadership + Accounting Solutions for Nonprofits

Fractional CFO. Expert advice when you need it, as you need it, improves operational stability and the bottom line. We identify issues and work as a strategic member of your team to implement intelligent solutions, including:

  • Strategic budgeting and forecasting
  • Growth planning, strategy and ROI analysis
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Risk management planning and implementation

Outsourced Accounting. Our full range of accounting services, including audit preparation, financial reporting, bookkeeping and controller services, improve efficiency for your non profit without the fixed cost of a full-time team.

As a Financial Partner:
Proven Results for 40 Years

Beyond the Bottom Line partners with nonprofits to grow your impact and bottom line.

Founded by John Gillespie in 1998, he brings 40 years of experience as a fractional CFO, board treasurer, and finance committee member. We have advised 200+ nonprofits, from startups to brand names, on strategic forecasting, budgeting, revenue planning, board governance, and growth best practices.

Bringing extensive CFO expertise across various nonprofit sectors, we provide nonprofit leaders and boards with practical, unbiased expertise to help you grow strategically to achieve your mission and goals.

Empowering Nonprofits Across Sectors

We have partnered with nonprofits across range of sectors, including:

  • Arts organizations, museums and cultural institutions
  • Community, economic and financial nonprofits
  • Environmental and conservation nonprofits
  • Education, youth development and advocacy nonprofits
  • Health and human services
  • Membership and trade associations

We tailor financial leadership to help your nonprofit thrive. Explore how we can help you achieve your mission.

A Head for Numbers. A Heart for Nonprofits.

Healthy nonprofits and social enterprises create lasting jobs and serve more people in need. That is why I offer pro bono support so you can overcome financial hurdles.

Need objective answers to tough questions? Looking for financial advice? Learn about our Ask the CFO pro bono calls and our work through Scaling Nonprofits. Let’s discuss your goals and how we can help you grow your impact and financial sustainability.