Virtual Rolodex with Stephen King, Founder of Fundraising Accountant

Host: Kristie Ondracek

Guest: Stephen King, Executive Director, Fundraising Accounting Community

Episode Title

Using Numbers to Tell the Donor Story: How Accounting Can Transform Nonprofits

Episode Summary

In this episode of TXCPA Houston Virtual Rolodex, Kristie Ondracek welcomes CPA and entrepreneur Stephen King to discuss his newest venture, the Fundraising Accounting Community—a mission-driven organization focused on helping nonprofits use financial data to tell compelling donor stories and make better decisions.

Stephen shares why fundraising success today depends on clarity, conciseness, and transparency, and how management accounting bridges the gap between passion and sustainability in the nonprofit world. From one-page impact stories to donor-as-investor thinking, this conversation highlights how accounting can become a powerful storytelling tool—not just a compliance function.

This episode is especially valuable for CPAs, nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and advisors who want to help organizations raise more money by showing real, measurable impact.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

???? Why Donor Storytelling Starts with the Numbers

Donors want to see tangible results. Stephen explains how nonprofits that clearly connect dollars to outcomes are the ones successfully raising more funds.

???? Treating Donors Like Investors

By using management accounting, nonprofits can show donors the return on their investment—building trust, confidence, and long-term support.

???? The Power of One-Page Clarity

Clear, concise financial storytelling matters. Stephen emphasizes that impact should be understandable “at a red light”—not buried in long reports.

???? What the Fundraising Accounting Community Provides

The community offers:

· A growing network of nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and finance professionals

· Training on management accounting and KPI-driven reporting

· Tools (including AI-powered resources) to help organizations get the right numbers and use them effectively

???? Why This Matters Beyond Nonprofits

These same principles apply to small businesses, grant applications, and organizations seeking funding—anywhere decisions depend on clear financial insight.

???? How to Get Involved

Stephen shares how CPAs, advisors, and nonprofit leaders can join the community, volunteer, and attend monthly workshops focused on practical, actionable learning.

About the Guest

Stephen King, CPA is Executive Director of the Fundraising Accounting Community, an organization dedicated to changing the world by helping nonprofits use numbers to tell their donor story and make data-driven decisions. A longtime CPA, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader, Stephen is passionate about management accounting, education, and building communities that connect finance with mission.

Stephen King, CPA

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