Tonja has over 25 years of accounting and leadership experience working with and serving nonprofit, small business, municipalities, and faith-based organizations. Tonja is the founder of Knowing Your Numbers University LLC, an educational and training organization which provides innovative and practical solutions that leaders can implement immediately that produce maximum results.
Tonja earned her Bachelor of Accountancy and Master of Taxation from the University of Mississippi. She is a Public Accountant, Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP), an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), a Certified Grants Administrator, and a member of the Association of Nonprofit Accountants & Finance Professionals (ANAFP). Tonja has been training leaders on how to utilize QuickBooks for over 15 years.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Boards
May 28, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
One of the ways that an organization is measured is by its results. Nonprofit organizations that produce life changing and transformational results have several things in common. One of which is a highly effective board.
In this content driven seminar, participants will learn:
- The Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Boards
- How To Ensure Your Board is Highly Effective
- What Tools Are Available to Help in Becoming Highly Effective
10 Steps to Starting a Nonprofit Organization
June 25, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
All across our nation many individuals have been touched—or will be touched—in some way by a non-profit organization. Starting a non-profit organization does not need to be a complicated process, if you know and follow the right steps you can transform your vision into reality.
In this content driven seminar, participants will learn:
1. 10 Steps to Creating a 501(c)(3) Organization
2. State Requirements for Starting a Nonprofit Organization
3. Federal Requirements for Obtaining Tax-Exempt Status
Do I Need to Start a Nonprofit? What are My Options?
July 23, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Starting a nonprofit is a significant undertaking, but it's not the only way to pursue your charitable goals. You can explore alternative approaches
In this content driven seminar, participants will learn:
- Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit Organization
- Several Ways You Can Make an Impact Without Starting a Nonprofit Organization
- How to Determine If You Should Start a Nonprofit Organization
Planning for Impact: 7 Steps to Creating an Effective Strategic Plan
August 27. 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
A nonprofit strategic plan is a written roadmap for where an organization is going, how it will get there, and specific ways to determine if the organization has “arrived” at the destination.
In this content driven seminar, participants will learn:
- Why Every Nonprofit Organization Needs a Strategic Plan
- What Is Included in a Strategic Plan
- How to Maximize Your Strategic Plan
Financial Fitness for Nonprofits: Budgeting Basics
September 24, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
A well-formulated nonprofit operating budget allows for the best use of limited nonprofit resources and focuses on the primary goals and objectives of the organization.
In this content driven seminar, participants will learn:
1. The Key Items to Include in Your Budget
2. Who Should Be Involved in the Budgeting Process
3. Steps to Creating a Budget
Presenting a Compelling Case: 7 Steps to Successful Grant Writing
October 22, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Grant writing for nonprofits involves crafting compelling proposals to secure funding from various sources to support programs and projects.
In this content driven seminar, participants will learn:
1. The basic elements of a proposal
2. How to develop a realistic budget
3. The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal