Owen Hill
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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

Nonprofit Internal Controls: A Practical Checklist Guide.
Accounting
Cards

Nonprofit Internal Controls: A Practical Checklist Guide

Internal controls protect a nonprofit's money, reputation, and 501(c)(3) status. Get the five components, the core controls, and a usable checklist.
June 28, 2026
Nonprofit Audit: Requirements, Cost, and How to Prepare.
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
Nonprofit Credit Card Policy Template: What to Include, beside a policy window listing six parts: eligibility, spending limits, authorized and prohibited purchases, receipts at $75 or more and all lodging, cardholder agreement, and misuse consequences.
Accounting
Business Credit
Virtual Cards
Nonprofits

Nonprofit Credit Card Policy Template + What to Include

A nonprofit credit card policy template you can copy, plus what to include: eligibility, limits, receipts, misuse, and board approval of the final policy.
October 12, 2026
How to Write an Expense Reimbursement Policy.
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
Accountable Plan: IRS Rules for Nonprofits, Churches, and Schools.
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
Nonprofit Annual Report: What to Include and Examples.
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
Statement of Functional Expenses: A Nonprofit Guide.
Accounting
Expense Management
Solutions

Statement of Functional Expenses: Example & Form 990 Guide

A statement of functional expenses sorts nonprofit spending by nature and function. See a worked example, allocation methods, and the Form 990 Part IX map.
October 15, 2026
In-Kind Donations for Nonprofits: Rules and Records.
Accounting
Solutions
Expense Management

In-Kind Donations: What They Are and How to Record Them

What an in-kind donation means, whether it's tax deductible, and how nonprofits value, record and report non-cash gifts under IRS and GAAP rules.
June 15, 2026
Nonprofit Grant Management: A Practical Guide.
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
Nonprofit Budget Template: Build It, Then Stick to It.
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
Nonprofit Chart of Accounts: template, categories, example. A sample chart shows five categories with four-digit numbers: assets 1000s, liabilities 2000s, net assets 3000s, revenue 4000s to 6000s, expenses 7000s to 9000s.
Accounting
Expense Management
Nonprofits
Churches

Nonprofit Chart of Accounts: Template, Categories, and Example

Copy a sample nonprofit chart of accounts with numbering, the two net asset accounts, Form 990 mapping, and when to use classes instead of more accounts.
November 4, 2026
Best Nonprofit Accounting Software, ranked by size, 2026 guide. Our picks: 1 KleerFi Accounting for small through large on launch, not live yet; 2 QuickBooks Online, available today; Sage Intacct for the very largest nonprofits.
Accounting
Solutions
Expense Management

Best Nonprofit Accounting Software by Size (2026 Guide)

Compare the best accounting software for nonprofits by size, from free tools to true fund accounting, picked by a church treasurer and finance veteran.
November 5, 2026