Amy McPherson | CEO & Founding Partner
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I have worked in nonprofit finance for almost 25 years. I have an MBA from Columbia University.
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I love working with the folks on the front line of nonprofit organizations. It is very rewarding to help build capacity in organizations so they can focus on their mission feeling empowered and supported by their financial information.
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I feel fortunate to have such a shared sense of purpose with my AFC team members and our nonprofit partners which keeps me motivated every day.
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Sometimes it's a challenge to balance our four core values, all of which matter deeply. I think transparency is the key to making the other three values work. Transparency allows all stakeholders to understand the information they are seeing in a deeper way than just looking at numbers. At AFC, we have shifted our internal focus to transparency, which has made accomplishing the other three goals easier.
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When I'm not advising for change I'm playing outside. I am a member of an adult horse-back riding team and yoga-lover.
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Learn more about my professional experiences here.
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At AFC, we are building a model of a great place to work that also does great work.
Amy McPherson | CEO & Founding Partner
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I have worked in nonprofit finance for almost 25 years. I have an MBA from Columbia University.
​
I love working with the folks on the front line of nonprofit organizations. It is very rewarding to help build capacity in organizations so they can focus on their mission feeling empowered and supported by their financial information.
​
I feel fortunate to have such a shared sense of purpose with my AFC team members and our nonprofit partners which keeps me motivated every day.
​
Sometimes it's a challenge to balance our four core values, all of which matter deeply. I think transparency is the key to making the other three values work. Transparency allows all stakeholders to understand the information they are seeing in a deeper way than just looking at numbers. At AFC, we have shifted our internal focus to transparency, which has made accomplishing the other three goals easier.
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When I'm not advising for change I'm playing outside. I am a member of an adult horse-back riding team and yoga-lover.
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Learn more about my professional experiences here.
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At AFC, we are building a model of a great place to work that also does great work.
Amy McPherson | CEO & Founding Partner
​
I have worked in nonprofit finance for almost 25 years. I have an MBA from Columbia University.
​
I love working with the folks on the front line of nonprofit organizations. It is very rewarding to help build capacity in organizations so they can focus on their mission feeling empowered and supported by their financial information.
​
I feel fortunate to have such a shared sense of purpose with my AFC team members and our nonprofit partners which keeps me motivated every day.
​
Sometimes it's a challenge to balance our four core values, all of which matter deeply. I think transparency is the key to making the other three values work. Transparency allows all stakeholders to understand the information they are seeing in a deeper way than just looking at numbers. At AFC, we have shifted our internal focus to transparency, which has made accomplishing the other three goals easier.
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When I'm not advising for change I'm playing outside. I am a member of an adult horse-back riding team and yoga-lover.
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Learn more about my professional experiences here.
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At AFC, we are building a model of a great place to work that also does great work.
At AFC, we are building a model of a great place to work that also does great work.
Amy McPherson | CEO & Founding Partner
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I have worked in nonprofit finance for almost 25 years. I have an MBA from Columbia University.
​
I love working with the folks on the front line of nonprofit organizations. It is very rewarding to help build capacity in organizations so they can focus on their mission feeling empowered and supported by their financial information.
​
I feel fortunate to have such a shared sense of purpose with my AFC team members and our nonprofit partners which keeps me motivated every day.
​
Sometimes it's a challenge to balance our four core values, all of which matter deeply. I think transparency is the key to making the other three values work. Transparency allows all stakeholders to understand the information they are seeing in a deeper way than just looking at numbers. At AFC, we have shifted our internal focus to transparency, which has made accomplishing the other three goals easier.
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When I'm not advising for change I'm playing outside. I am a member of an adult horse-back riding team and yoga-lover.
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Learn more about my professional experiences here.
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AFC leads by example in that they put people first and foster a team/partnership approach to the work.
Jessica Edwards| Senior Associate
I joined Advisors for Change in 2024. I am a certified nonprofit accounting professional with a bachelor's degree in accounting and management. Half of my 20+ year career has been focused on the nonprofit sector. I have a strong passion for the missions of my nonprofit clients and the people who dedicate their lives to ensuring the success of these organizations.
I'm sensitive to the reality that solutions and processes must be uniquely tailored to best fit an organization. I strive to fully learn about the organizational mission, staff, and procedures to develop the best solutions collaboratively. I care deeply about the nonprofits I work with and commit to ensuring that all financial data is accurate, timely, useful, and efficient.
While I resonate with each of the four AFC values, “useful” systems and reporting are of utmost importance to me. It's incredibly rewarding when an organization is empowered to make great decisions supported by the necessary tools and data.
Outside of spreadsheets and budgets, I love adventure and travel. My husband and I are passionate about exposing our children to new experiences and cultures. We particularly enjoy hiking and hope to someday visit all of the National Parks.