The Backoffice Blueprint

The Backoffice Blueprint: Foundations Every Nonprofit Leader Needs equips executive directors and nonprofit leaders with a clear, strategic framework for building trustworthy financial systems. Rather than overwhelming readers with technical jargon, this book introduces five essential pillars: Foundations, Disbursements, Receipts, Reporting, and Implementation. Together, these pillars support clarity, integrity, and long-term sustainability.

Written by Delton de Armas and Adam J. Moffitt-both seasoned leaders in nonprofit financial strategy and operations-this guide reframes backoffice work as a core leadership responsibility rather than an administrative burden. Through real-world insight and practical wisdom, it highlights common pitfalls, key questions to consider, and areas where many organizations struggle. The result is a resource that empowers leaders to make confident decisions, even without a financial background.

Whether you're leading a small grassroots organization or a growing nonprofit in transition, this book provides the strategic grounding needed to strengthen internal systems and support your mission well into the future.