Stan serves as Professional Practice Leader – Consulting at CapinCrouse and as Partner, CRI Advisors, LLC† and Partner, CRI Capin Crouse Advisors, LLC†. Stan’s professional experience includes over 40 years in ministry operations, public accounting, government accounting, and international missions. He has a unique ability to balance strategic thinking with a deep knowledge of and hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of many types of organizations. Stan provides strategic leadership of the firm’s professional advisory and consulting services, including research on emerging issues in the faith-based nonprofit sector and the development and implementation of products and services in response to those needs.
January 28, 2026 - What would happen if a member of your organization’s leadership team or other key employee left? Learn how a well-crafted succession plan can ensure smooth transitions during both anticipated and unforeseen nonprofit leadership changes.
January 20, 2026 - A strong, mission-centered board can help your organization thrive and stay focused on its calling. These practical resources can help you build a mission-focused board for your ministry or faith-based nonprofit. Learn how to recruit and evaluate board members and build relationships.
December 15, 2025 - Building a strong, effective board is one of the most important responsibilities of any ministry or nonprofit organization. A well-composed board not only supports your mission but also provides valuable perspectives needed for diligent deliberation and wise decision-making. The comprehensive approach outlined in this article will help your organization identify, engage, and select individuals well-suited for this vital leadership role.
November 10, 2025 – Job title inconsistencies can have an adverse impact on operational success. Learn about the benefits of standardizing your nonprofit's job title framework.
October 20, 2025 – Nonprofit leaders face critical decisions when balancing staffing needs with software solutions. By evaluating whether tasks require a team member or a software tool, organizations can steward resources more effectively, reduce costs, and empower staff to focus on mission-driven work.
October 24, 2024 - When individuals perform work for an organization, there are several specific, defined ways for them to be classified in the organization’s payroll and accounting systems, depending on the nature of their work. It is important to classify workers correctly because errors have tax implications for both the employee and the employer.
June 24, 2024 - As educational institutions and other nonprofit entities seek ways to increase their efficiency and maximize their resources, many are considering outsourced accounting services. These services can expand the capacity of an in-house team, add expertise, free up employees to focus on other important functions, and more.
April 24, 2024 - Effective accounting software solutions and automation can provide nonprofit organizations with significant benefits. These steps will help you evaluate the effectiveness of your current accounting software and calculate the cost of making a change.
February 26, 2024 - If you haven’t upgraded or integrated your accounting software lately, you may be missing out on crucial components that supporting software platforms provide. Here are key considerations to help your organization optimize your accounting tech stack.
February 26, 2024 - Outsourcing can help your organization manage the rapid pace of change and flexibility required in today’s environment. Here are four insights about outsourced accounting services to consider and four questions to ask as you assess the potential benefits for your organization.