Dr. Colton Strawser

President of Colton Strawser Consulting

Dr. Colton Strawser is a nonprofit and philanthropic consultant and the President of Colton Strawser Consulting—a consulting firm that works with mission-driven organizations to develop the funding, data, and leadership skills necessary to create change.

Articles by Dr. Colton Strawser

Community Engagement

Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. Traditionally, their primary function has [...]

May 30, 2023 | 5 min Read

Fund Accounting

5 Questions about Calculating Your Indirect Cost Rates

Nonprofit organizations are beginning to use indirect costs more frequently in their budgeting processes, whether or not they are pursuing [...]

February 9, 2023 | 4 min Read

Budgeting

Making a Case for Calculating Your Nonprofit’s Indirect Costs

If the 500-piece puzzle you are working on only has 475 pieces, you would not only have gaps in the [...]

January 16, 2023 | 4 min Read