Transforming nonprofit back office operations with expert expertise.

Whether you're taking your first steps or continuing a legacy of giving, we specialize in providing C-Level oversight and back-office management services to drive the success of the most innovative, creative, and emerging 501(c)(3)s in the nonprofit sector.

Our approach

At COBALT, we understand the challenges and aspirations of starting a nonprofit or leading a 501(c)(3). With unwavering compassion and commitment, we offer professionally tailored philanthropic management services to empower your positive impact. Our C-Level oversight and expertise serve as your foundation’s trusted and credible back-office operations and management service, handling the difficult tasks and "dirty" work so that you can focus on what truly matters — The important work that inspired your involvement in the nonprofit sector. Let's navigate the nonprofit landscape together and simplify the process of making an impact.

We are experts at nonprofit back office. Our services include:

  • Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Financial Oversight

  • IRS Form 990 Filing and State Charitable Registrations

  • Compliance Oversight

  • Grant Management

Focus on your foundation’s mission, and don’t stress about the back-office management.

At Cobalt Management Services, we offer comprehensive nonprofit operational, financial management, and related support services tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our industry-leading team is dedicated to ensuring the smooth execution of all essential financial tasks, allowing our clients to focus on their core mission. Here are the key services we provide:

  • Nonprofit accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management and oversight

  • Nonprofit regulatory compliance oversight

  • IRS Form 990 preparation and filing

  • State charitable registration filings

  • Facilitate independent financial review and auditing

  • Nonprofit contract review through our legal counsel

  • Nonprofit best practice and advisement

  • Post-award grant management and financial reporting

  • Fiscal sponsorship partnership

Whether you're taking your first steps or continuing a legacy of giving

We recognize that each organization is unique, and we tailor our services to suit your specific needs and goals. Whether you require back-office bookkeeping, audit preparation, grant navigation and management, fundraising strategies, compliance oversight, third-party legal oversight, or back-office program management, our team is equipped to deliver impactful solutions.

“Cobalt was founded to make philanthropy effortless for all nonprofits, enabling them to focus on their mission and create meaningful impact.”

— Seth McDonnell, Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Meet our Leadership Team

  • Matt Stover | Cofounder & Managing Partner

  • Seth McDonnell | Cofounder & Managing Partner

  • Lesley Carver | Sr Director Finance & Systems

  • Leighton Jacobus | Sr Director Growth & Operations

Get started with COBALT, today.