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Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
We Connect The Dots Appoints Jill Chiucchi, CPA, to Board to Strengthen Nonprofit Financial Strategy and Oversight
Chiucchi's expertise in nonprofit financial governance will help ensure We Connect The Dots' expansion. 'We are excited to welcome Jill to our board at such a pivotal moment in our growth.'— Laurie Carey, Executive Director NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 / / -- We Connect The Dots, a nonprofit organization committed to closing the skills gap through equitable access to STEAM education and workforce development, proudly announces the appointment of Jill Chiucchi, CPA, to its Board of Directors. With over 14 years of public accounting experience focused on nonprofit and public sector financial oversight, Jill brings exceptional depth in audit leadership, compliance, and strategic financial planning. Jill currently serves as an Audit Senior Manager with a focus on not-for-profit and higher education institutions. Her career has been defined by her ability to lead complex financial audits, navigate regulatory compliance requirements, and guide organizations receiving federal funding. She has performed and overseen audits in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Uniform Guidance, while advising leadership on strengthening internal controls and driving operational improvements. 'We are excited to welcome Jill to our Board at such a pivotal moment in our growth,' said Laurie Carey, Executive Director. 'Her expertise in nonprofit financial governance will help ensure our expansion is met with accountability, transparency, and long-term sustainability. Her insight will be a critical asset as we deepen our impact in the communities we serve.' Jill's work has spanned the auditing of major government entities, educational institutions, and mission-driven organizations. She has managed high-performing teams and partnered with leadership to promote fiscal integrity, mission alignment, and strategic use of resources—values that mirror the core of We Connect The Dots' mission. A Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of New Jersey, Jill holds memberships in national and state professional associations. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehigh University. About We Connect The Dots: We Connect The Dots is committed to transforming lives by empowering individuals. With a focus on young adults aged 13-18 and underemployed adults over 18, our programs ignite passion and impart practical knowledge in coding, cybersecurity, business automation, and other modern skills—grounded in the pillars of STEAM. Through our strategic partnerships with community leaders, educational institutions, government agencies, and industry pioneers, we aim to bridge the gap between the demands of today's workforce and the opportunities available to those embracing a STEAM-driven path. We are dedicated to making a difference at local, national, and global scales, fostering an insatiable thirst for learning and enabling all participants to achieve their full potential. Laurie Carey We Connect The Dots, Inc. +1 631-468-7475 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Euna Solutions' State of Grants Management and Technology Report 2025 Highlights An Urgent Need for Modernization Amid Resource Constraints
Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of best-in-class SaaS solutions, purpose-built for the public sector, today announced the release of its State of Grants Management and Technology Report 2025. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolving grants landscape and the increasing role of technology in improving efficiency, compliance, and funding success for public sector organizations. 'The grants landscape is in a state of major change,' said Tom Amburgey, Chief Executive Officer at Euna Solutions. 'Changing federal policy, expiring pandemic-related grant programs, and the latest revisions to federal requirements for managing grants signal a massive shift in the grants world as we know it. Our new report highlights the urgent need for digital transformation in grants management and provides a roadmap for how technology can help public sector leaders streamline processes, enhance transparency, and maximize funding impact for critical community initiatives.' The report draws on extensive research and insights from grant professionals nationwide to provide a data-driven look at the challenges facing both grant seekers and grant makers. The research was conducted from January to February 2025. Key findings from the report include: Grants teams are under-resourced: With staffing limitations and increasing administrative demands, grant professionals must do more with less. With over 65% of agencies managing grant portfolios exceeding $20 million, nearly 66% of respondents reported having a grants department of 1-3 people, responsible for all aspects of grants management, from identifying funding opportunities to post-award compliance. Increasing compliance and reporting challenges: Recent updates to the Uniform Guidance have introduced stricter oversight, making manual tracking unsustainable. 56% of organizations that issue grants to recipients struggle with compliance tracking due to manual processes, which increases their risk of audit findings and funding clawbacks. Nearly half of grant professionals consider their grants processes only 'somewhat effective,' and only 27% feel extremely confident about meeting their compliance goals. Missed funding opportunities due to manual processes: Many grantseekers still rely on time-intensive, fragmented research methods, increasing the risk of missing key funding opportunities. 90% said they rely on federal, state, or local websites to search for funding. On average, grants professionals without digital spend spend 17 hours per month researching grant opportunities, with some spending up to 100 hours. The transition to digital grants management is accelerating: While the adoption of purpose-built grants management technology is growing, challenges such as budget constraints and implementation concerns remain barriers. 63% say they have a centralized grants process, but only 21% use digital grants management tools, with the majority still relying on spreadsheets. 80% expressed interest in grants management software, yet adoption remains slow due to perceived budget constraints and implementation concerns. 38% cited budget concerns as the biggest barrier to IT modernization, while 18% said they were unaware of the available digital solutions. 'Adopting digital grants management solutions offers local governments a transformative opportunity to enhance efficiency across all aspects of the grants process,' said Amburgey. 'By streamlining workflows, automating routine tasks, and providing real-time visibility into grant statuses and data, these tools reduce the manual effort and time spent on administrative functions, allowing grants professionals to focus on what truly matters—building strong proposals and securing critical funding for their communities.' About Euna Solutions Euna Solutions® is a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software that empowers public sector organizations to build trust, enable transparency, and drive community impact. The company designs, builds, delivers, and supports trusted solutions for procurement, payments, grants management, budgeting, and special education administration — helping more than 3,000 public sector organizations across North America increase operational efficiency, collaboration, and compliance. Recognized on Government Technology's GovTech 100 list, Euna Solutions is committed to advancing public sector progress through innovative SaaS technology. To learn more, visit . CONTACT: Media contact: Michael Tebo Gabriel Marketing Group (for Euna Solutions) SOURCE: Euna Solutions Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/13/2025 06:10 AM/DISC: 03/13/2025 06:09 AM
Associated Press
06-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
YOUR PART-TIME CONTROLLER, LLC, ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF FEDERAL AWARDS SERVICES TO HELP NONPROFITS NAVIGATE FEDERAL FUNDING IN TIME OF UNCERTAINTY
PHILADELPHIA, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Your Part-Time Controller, LLC (YPTC), a leading provider of nonprofit accounting services, is proud to announce Hatsy Cutshall as Director of its new Government Awards Management department. Hatsy moves into her position following more than 13 years with YPTC, where she served as the leader of markets in Washington, DC, Phoenix, and New England. She came to YPTC with years of experience as the CFO of two largely federally funded nonprofits, where she oversaw and performed accounting, compliance reporting, audit preparation, and indirect cost rate negotiations. Throughout her tenure with YPTC, she has helped clients and colleagues with questions and challenges working with government funding from Federal, State, and local sources. YPTC's Government Awards Management services focus on developing cost allocation plans, preparing NICRA applications and single audits, complying with Uniform Guidance and the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and overall management and reporting of government funding. In addition to these services, Hatsy continues to provide guidance and resources for managing the impact of the recent sweeping executive orders regarding federal funding for nonprofits. The Government Awards Management service partners with YPTC's Government Funding department, which already supports nonprofit clients by identifying federal (and non-federal) grant opportunities and the application process. Derick Dreher, leader of the Government Funding department at YPTC, helps nonprofits find and secure major grants in his role. 'The expansion of YPTC's Federal Awards department to include the wraparound services of Government Awards Management comes at a perfect time,' says Derick Dreher, 'Now, more than ever, nonprofits are increasingly concerned with the federal funding discourse and are often unsure of where to turn. The goal of our combined efforts will be to guide nonprofits through this uncertainty.' Derick and Hatsy will collaborate on an upcoming webinar, " Demystifying Federal Funding: Nonprofit Questions Answered", where they will walk through the decision-making process behind federal spending, the types of funding available to nonprofits, and the compliance requirements organizations must meet after receiving an award. This session is the first of YPTC's Managing Through Uncertainty, a series designed to deliver real-time insights and practical guidance for federal funding and the nonprofit sector. Organizations are encouraged to subscribe, attend, and engage to remain current on how potential executive orders may impact their funding and operations. 'Derick and I are dedicated to keeping organizations updated and prepared for all possible outcomes,' says Hatsy Cutshall. 'Our goal is to remain a trusted ally and source of calm for all nonprofits.' About YPTC YOUR PART-TIME CONTROLLER, LLC (YPTC) is a national firm with over thirty years of experience building stronger nonprofits. YPTC offers valuable, specialized services such as accounting, financial reporting, data visualization, and more. Support, flexibility, and transformation mark our overall approach; we meet clients wherever they are. As a partner and strengthening agent, YPTC allows nonprofits to focus on what matters: furthering the mission of the organization. For more information, please visit our website
