Peter J. Stam

Peter J. Stam

Peter J. Stam is president of AccuFund Inc. He has been in the software business since 1985, the entire time with companies focused on the nonprofit and government markets. Peter was CFO and then general manager of Access International, vice president of sales for Foundation Software, president of Needham Systems, and director of professional services for American Fundware.

Prior to entering the software business Peter was CFO of the Boston Redevelopment Authority and held several program manager positions in the Job Training Program Administration and Mayor’s Office for the City of Boston. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts from George Washington University and an MBA from Boston University.

The Trust Factor and Nonprofit Financial Management

Your nonprofit provides critically needed services for individuals and our communities. Funding your programs requires building the trust necessary to ensure an ongoing stream of grants and donations. Take some time to rigorously evaluate whether you are taking the necessary measures to protect the trust you’ve earned and strengthen the trust required for ongoing sustainability...

6 Things to Consider When Assessing Your Nonprofit Technology Infrastructure

How often do you assess the systems that drive your organization? Your systems’ capabilities affect the processes carried out day-in and day-out by staff, managers, board members and volunteers. Focusing on those systems, here are six areas of consideration for assessing your nonprofit technology infrastructure that directly affect the overall management capabilities within your organization...