Boys and Girls Clubs all over the nation have a mission to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh took this mission to heart, providing arts, academics, and athletic programming to these deserving youth. They focus especially on ensuring the young people who work with The Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh have access to academic assistance, improving literacy rates and preparing for higher education or the job force.
The Challenge
Before working with Jitasa, The Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh struggled with managing cash flow and maintaining organized books. After a period, the organization also lost its CFO, which turned their previously dubbed “Financial Fridays” into “Financials Every Day.” This took time and energy from their executive director, making it challenging to focus on the important mission the Boys and Girls Club serves.
The Solution
Jitasa’s team of accountants addressed the challenges at The Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh by bringing order to their books, cleaning up historical data, and ensuring everything is clear for future financials. Jitasa’s experienced team also helped the Club with complex annual audit preparation, an activity that previously required a lot of time for the executive staff.
The Result
Ongoing maintenance and frequent communications with the Jitasa team meant the leadership of The Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh got time back in their day to focus on their mission and programs that help the lives of so many young people. They stopped their “Financials Every Day” and allowed Jitasa’s team to manage their elaborate needs. Jitasa ensured their finances were organized, correct, and ready for the future.
Why Jitasa?
The team at The Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh is big on first impressions. First impressions can make or break a relationship, but it made the relationship between them and Jitasa’s team. The differentiating factor in the eyes of the Club is that Jitasa only works with nonprofits. Instead of having to explain nonprofit-specific ideas to a for-profit accounting firm, Jitasa’s experts are already well-versed in the specific needs of nonprofit organizations.