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The Nonprofit Factor

Practical support
for powerful missions

The Nonprofit Factor brings experienced, skilled support to the essential work behind your mission — bookkeeping, grant writing, nonprofit formation, and more.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, and serving nationwide, we work with nonprofits of all sizes and across sectors, from local, faith-based groups to well-established national nonprofits.

Bring us in when and how you need us. A few hours a month. A special project. A long-term partnership.

We get the work done. You get more time for what matters most.

TRUSTED BY NONPROFITS EVERYWHERE

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Practical Support

Every professional working with The Nonprofit Factor has extensive nonprofit experience in the field they serve. They know the environment, understand the requirements, and love the work. You get the help you need, for as long as you need, ready to go on day one.

  • Proven, trusted nonprofit experts.
  • Less ramp-up time; more support for you.
  • Fully remote service provided exclusively by professionals in the U.S.
  • Available for a few hours, a busy season, or ongoing support.
  • Clear communication. Complete transparency.

The work we do for you belongs to you. All files and work products are kept in a shared drive accessible 24/7 to you and your team.

How can we help you?

Bookkeeping
for Nonprofits

Reliable bookkeeping gives you more than accurate numbers. It gives your staff, board, funders, and additional decision-makers confidence in your organization.

  • Board-ready financial reports.
  • Grant-ready financial records.
  • Audit-ready books.

Our bookkeeping professionals know nonprofit finances and work seamlessly with QuickBooks Online and other bookkeeping systems.

Whatever the tools, your books are organized and up to date, with clear, accurate information available as you need it.

Grant Writing
for Nonprofits

Grant writing requires time, expertise, and organization— a demanding mix for busy teams. Our grant writers have strong nonprofit experience and the awards numbers to prove it. Small or large, the gap you need to fill is the support we will provide.

  • Research funding opportunities.
  • Support an in-house writer.
  • Manage the full package—strategy to submission.

We can help you find better opportunities, tell stronger stories, grow strategic relationships, and give funders clear reasons to believe in your work.

Starting
a Nonprofit

The Nonprofit Factor helps individuals turn their passion and vision into an established organization with practical guidance and professional support.

  • Work with individuals to help them understand how to set up their nonprofit to meet their goals.
  • Establish the organization and obtain its EIN.
  • Write and submit the 501(c)(3) application.

The goal is not simply completing the forms. It is helping you move forward with a clear understanding what you are building and what to expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For nonprofits with their 501c3 status: Bookkeeping and grant writing. Additional services are being considered.
  • For individuals: 501c3 nonprofit creation.
  • Talk with Megan McInnis.
  • She determines the right nonprofit professional to answer your needs, personality, and work style.
  • The Nonprofit Factor uses a two-person approach to best serve bookkeeping and grant writing clients.
  • Once work begins with an Introductory Meeting, all are provided regular communications as well as full access to work and timesheets (if needed).
  • All work is remote.
  • The Nonprofit Factor has found the fine line to pay its people well while keeping costs affordable for clients. Talk with Megan about your fees.
  • Doing Good is the 501c3 nonprofit Megan McInnis founded which provides Marketing and Public Relations tools and opportunities to nonprofit and government agencies.

  • If you have high standards and little time, hire The Nonprofit Factor to work smarter, not harder.
  • We strive for The Nonprofit Factor to be a business resource for your nonprofit.
  • All work is carried out by experienced, successful nonprofit professionals. The only exception is CPA’s who prefer nonprofit clients yet have not worked “in” nonprofits.
  • The Nonprofit Factor does not yet use AI in its work for clients. We may eventually. Regardless of how it may be used, all work will be reviewed and approved by people involved.
  • Yes. Most bookkeepers and grant writers are in Middle and West Tennessee, yet The Nonprofit Factor is beginning to work with nonprofit professionals located across the country.

For Powerful Missions

The strongest proof of meaningful support comes from the people who experienced it.
Here is what clients say about The Nonprofit Factor.

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Working with Megan and her team has been a tremendous asset to our nonprofit organization. Their bookkeeping services are professional, organized, and reliable, giving us confidence in our financial operations and allowing us to stay focused on our mission. In addition, the administrative resources and support they provide have helped strengthen our organization's capacity and move our mission forward more effectively. Their team truly understands the unique needs of nonprofits and serves as a valued partner in our growth and impact.

Dr. Scott | Founder/CEO

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After several months of searching for the right fit for our organization we signed on with The Consultancy and it has been a rewarding experience for myself as Treasurer and for our board as a whole. Megan and [The Consultancy’s Associate] always meet - or exceed - deadlines, and their attention to detail is thorough. Their commitment to customer service has never wavered, and any questions or inquiries that I have are always answered in a timely manner. I am so happy that we partnered with The Consultancy for our bookkeeping and accounting needs!

Ms. Miner | Former Treasurer

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I have loved working with Megan. She is so positive and encouraging. Megan always impresses me with her knowledge, expertise and never-ending Rolodex of helpful contacts. Megan held my hand through every step of taking my idea and conceptualizing it into a 501c3 organization. She made the process so easy, and I felt confident making decisions with her expert advice.

Ms. Nee | Founder

THE PERSON BEHIND THE FACTOR

Meet Megan

Megan McInnis is the founder, driving force, and Chief Innovator of The Nonprofit Factor. She has spent her career helping people turn good ideas into meaningful realities with practical results. Her experience spans managing corporate brands, communications, collaborations, nonprofit operations, organizational strategy, volunteer engagement, and everything in between.

During her managing communications, brand, special events, and providing customer service for The Walt Disney Company, she learned how much thoughtful work happens behind the scenes to create meaningful, memorable experiences. She continues to carry that lesson into nonprofit leadership, teaching, board service, community partnerships, and the nonprofit she founded and still leads today, Doing Good.

And yes, the Highland cow and tartan have a story. They are a wink and a nod to Megan’s heritage and heart—Scotch-Irish roots, Southern charm with an independent streak, and a sense of humor that occasionally wanders into the pasture.

Beneath the fun, she takes very seriously listening well, treating people kindly, using resources wisely, and following through.

At its heart, The Nonprofit Factor is Megan. It is simply one more way she has created to serve people who serve others.

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