Author

Owen Hill

Owen Hill has spent his career at the intersection of mission-driven work and financial rigor. He holds a degree in Economics and Operations Research from the United States Air Force Academy and a Ph.D. in Economics, giving him a rare analytical foundation that he's spent decades applying in the nonprofit world.

After serving as a Financial Analyst in the Air Force, Owen joined Compassion International as Budget Director, where he helped steward the financial planning behind one of the largest international humanitarian organizations in the United States.

From there, he founded Switch Consulting, a fractional CFO practice built specifically for nonprofits, giving smaller organizations access to senior-level financial leadership without the full-time price tag. He's worked with finance teams across the sector, helping them build cleaner processes, stronger internal controls, and the kind of financial clarity that lets leadership focus on mission instead of spreadsheets.

Owen has served on the boards of Save the Storks and Life Network in Colorado Springs, and currently volunteers as Treasurer for his local church. He's not just advising nonprofits from the outside; he's been in the trenches with them for years.

Most recently, Owen co-founded KleerCard, a business credit card and expense management platform built from the ground up for nonprofits, churches, and independent schools. It's the product he always wished existed for the clients he served.

Recent Posts

Accounting
Expense Management

Nonprofit Audit: Requirements, Cost, and How to Prepare

A nonprofit audit reviews your financials for accuracy and compliance. Learn when one is required, what it costs, and how to prepare without the stress.
June 25, 2026
Accounting
Business Credit
Virtual Cards

Nonprofit Credit Card Policy: What to Include + Template

A nonprofit credit card policy sets the rules for who can spend and what proof each purchase needs. Here is what to include, plus a sample you can adapt.
June 24, 2026
Accounting

How to Write an Expense Reimbursement Policy

An expense reimbursement policy sets the rules for repaying out-of-pocket spending. Learn what to include, IRS accountable plan rules, and how to write one.
June 22, 2026
Accounting

Accountable Plan: IRS Rules for Nonprofits, Churches, and Schools

An accountable plan lets nonprofits, churches, and schools reimburse staff and volunteers tax-free. Learn the three IRS rules and how to set yours up.
June 21, 2026
Accounting
Expense Management
Solutions

Nonprofit Annual Report: What to Include and Examples

A nonprofit annual report builds donor trust through impact and financial transparency. See what to include, how to write one, and real examples to model.
June 18, 2026
Accounting
Expense Management
Solutions

Statement of Functional Expenses: A Nonprofit Guide

A statement of functional expenses sorts nonprofit spending into program, admin, and fundraising. Learn to build one, allocate shared costs, and stay compliant.
June 17, 2026
Accounting
Solutions
Expense Management

In-Kind Donations for Nonprofits: Rules and Records

In-kind donations are non-cash gifts of goods or services. See how nonprofits value, record, and report them, and what the IRS and GAAP require of you.
June 15, 2026
Accounting
Expense Management
Solutions

Nonprofit Grant Management: A Practical Guide

Nonprofit grant management is everything after the award letter. Learn to track restricted funds, stay compliant, and report so funders keep funding you.
June 14, 2026
Solutions
Expense Management
Accounting

Nonprofit Budget Template: Build It, Then Stick to It

A free nonprofit budget template plus a CFO's step-by-step guide to filling it with defensible numbers, splitting functional expenses, and tracking spend all year.
June 11, 2026
Accounting
Expense Management

Nonprofit Chart of Accounts: Setup, Categories, and Example

Your nonprofit chart of accounts sorts every dollar into 5 categories. Learn the structure, numbering, and Form 990 alignment — with an example you can copy.
June 10, 2026
Accounting
Solutions
Expense Management

Best Nonprofit Accounting Software (2026 Buyer's Guide)

A nonprofit finance veteran compares the best nonprofit accounting software for 2026, with verified pricing, fund accounting notes, and who each tool fits.
June 8, 2026
Accounting
Expense Management
Solutions

Private School Accounting Software: 7 Options Compared for 2026

Compare the 7 best private school accounting software options for 2026, from Blackbaud and Sage Intacct to Aplos and QuickBooks, by fund accounting fit.
June 7, 2026