Brian Peterson

Brian Peterson is the Chief Financial Officer at Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV), a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending veteran homelessness in Minnesota.12 He joined MACV in 2018 and has since played a crucial role in the organization's financial leadership and growth.12

Professional Achievements

As CFO, Brian has made significant contributions to MACV:

• He improved relations with major donors, resulting in a substantial increase in funding from just over $2 million in 2018 to more than $14 million today.2
• Brian transitioned the organization from paper records to a fully automated system, improving efficiency and accuracy.2
• He worked towards making MACV an employer of choice by creating a better work environment and improving service delivery.2

In recognition of his efforts, Brian was named CFO of the Year 2023 in the Small Nonprofit category by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.24

Background and Education

Brian holds a bachelor's degree from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, with majors in finance and nonprofit management.13 Before joining MACV, he co-founded and served as co-executive director of Students Today Leaders Forever, a youth leadership nonprofit, for nine years.1

Personal Philosophy

Brian is guided by the belief that stronger organizations make a bigger difference. He emphasizes the importance of investing in people and building financial health to achieve organizational missions.2 His commitment to MACV's mission is evident in his statement that he considers himself lucky to work with 124 colleagues dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.2