Karen Sprague

Karen Sprague is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in finance, operations, and business development, specializing in providing virtual outsourced accounting and financial solutions to nonprofit organizations in the United States.

As the former Director of Business Development at Chazin & Company, Karen excels in building relationships with nonprofit clients to understand and address their challenges by offering customized and cost-effective services tailored to their specific needs.

Her expertise encompasses new business development, relationship building, team building, strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and process improvement. Karen holds a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) credential and a strong background in banking and compliance.

Karen has a track record of effectively managing support services for entities with multimillion-dollar budgets, enhancing operational efficiencies, and optimizing workflows within finance and operations departments. She is adept at coordinating communications, fostering collaboration, and engaging with senior management and board members.

Her educational background includes studying Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP), a B.A. from The College of Wooster, and various banking and compliance programs from institutions like South Carolina Bankers Association and American Bankers Association.

Throughout her career, Karen has held prominent roles in organizations such as Chazin & Company, St. Columba's Episcopal Church & Nursery School, First United Methodist Church-Houston, Atlantic Community Bank, and others, where she showcased her leadership, financial acumen, and operational prowess.