The greater Chicago region is home to over 58,000 nonprofit organizations employing more than 780,000 people and generating over $140 billion in annual revenue*. From major service organizations and national advocacy groups to community-based nonprofits working across diverse sectors, Chicago’s nonprofit ecosystem is among the largest in the nation.
CFO Leverage provides fractional CFO services, financial operations, and compliance support for nonprofit organizations across Chicago and the broader metropolitan area — including Evanston, Naperville, Schaumburg, Oak Park, and surrounding communities.
Chicago nonprofits serve diverse communities with complex needs. CFO Leverage brings order and insight to your financial operations—helping you manage funding, reporting, and compliance with confidence. We provide dependable support and strategic clarity, so your leadership team can make informed decisions and stay focused on delivering meaningful impact.
Running a nonprofit in Chicago means balancing mission, accountability, and financial sustainability across a diverse and dynamic urban environment. CFO Leverage partners with Chicago-area nonprofit leaders to bring clarity and confidence to their financial operations, so you can stay focused on the work that matters most.
We provide a full range of nonprofit-focused financial services, including Monthly Bookkeeping & Reconciliation, Restricted Fund Tracking, Charitable Solicitation Registration, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, Board Reporting, Capital Expenditure Planning, Governmental & Grant Reporting, Accounts Payable Entry & Administration, Vendor Contract Management, Payroll Administration, and Donation Entry & Revenue Recognition—delivering both day-to-day support and high-level financial insight tailored to organizations throughout Chicago and the surrounding metro area.