We are Grafe Consulting. Our goal is to blend our experience, integrity, and clarity to help organizations use strategic finance for good.
Our
Values
Honesty
We hold that integrity is the bedrock of impactful financial consulting. Our commitment to honesty means providing transparent, objective assessments to help nonprofits make informed decisions. Whether we’re evaluating program costs, forecasts, or funding strategies, we aim to deliver insights that reflect reality and guide sustainable growth. While organizations can leverage strategic finance to build a trustworthy structure, this is only possible after first establishing a foundation of clear and honest communication.
Clarity
Finance should empower, not overwhelm. We’re dedicated to making financial resources accessible and understandable, transforming complex numbers and strategies into clear, actionable insights. Through concise reports, straightforward presentations, and a focus on simplifying complex concepts, we help nonprofits confidently interpret their finances and make decisions with clarity, confidence and purpose.
Alignment
Nonprofits operate to drive missions, not profits. That’s why every aspect of our strategic financial support is aligned with each client’s unique mission and goals. We collaborate closely to understand priorities and constraints, tailoring financial strategies to advance the organization’s impact. With alignment at our core, we strive to ensure that every financial plan we develop directly supports the nonprofit’s vision and values.
Utility
Practicality and usability are key to our approach. We provide solutions that are not only strategic but also implementable, focusing on tools and plans that can be immediately put to use. From cost analysis frameworks to financial models, our recommendations are designed to be easily adopted and impactful, helping nonprofits streamline their finances and maximize their resources for real, on-the-ground results.
OUR PEOPLE
Our team of professionals believes financial understanding should be accessible and transformational.
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Zach Grafe
Principal
Zach Grafe leverages over a decade of experience to empower nonprofits, social enterprises, and funders with financial clarity. Passionate about helping mission-driven leaders succeed, he provides education and consulting to enhance strategic decision-making and improve financial communication. Zach’s expertise in cost analysis, financial modeling, and best practices has consistently enabled organizations to implement effective financial strategies and thrive. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Texas A&M University, Zach began his career as a data specialist and investment analyst with organizations like ACCION International and New Mexico Community Capital. Fluent in Spanish, Zach enjoys connecting across cultures and spends his time in Albuquerque with his wife and four children, playing soccer, admiring hot air balloons, and eating green chiles on everything.
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Trevor Ice
Partner
Trevor Ice brings over a decade of executive leadership experience within impact organizations, including his most recent role as a Chief Financial Officer of a tech development nonprofit. A former commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps, Trevor is skilled at aligning strategy and advocating for programmatic reform, focusing on providing financial direction tailored to organizational needs. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with an MBA from Colorado Christian University, Trevor values simplicity and quality in his work to deliver long-term stability. Based in South Seattle, he balances his professional life with spending time with his wife and their five children, hiking and running (often muddy) Pacific Northwest trails.
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