Staff
Kate Barr, Executive Director
612.278.7182
kbarr@nonprofitsassistancefund.org
Kate oversees Nonprofits Assistance Fund's strategic plans, development, loan capital, outreach, and program activities for the loan funds. Under her leadership, the organization has emerged as a premier financial management resource in Minnesota by providing training, strategic financial counsel, and loans to the nonprofit community. Prior to joining the Nonprofits Assistance Fund, Kate served as Senior Vice President of Riverside Bank where she was responsible for strategic planning, marketing, and community development lending. With her unique insight and experience, she is a popular speaker, trainer, and writer on nonprofit management and financial issues. Kate holds a Master's degree from Hamline University and is currently a member of their adjunct faculty. She serves on the boards of directors of the Neighborhood Development Center, Partners for the Common Good, and Western Bank.
Janet Ogden-Brackett, Loan Fund Manager & Trainer
612.278.7183
jogden-brackett@nonprofitsassistancefund.org
Janet is responsible for managing Nonprofits Assistance Fund's loan
program. In this capacity she helps the
lending team assess each nonprofit’s unique financial situation and craft loan
applications that best meet their immediate and long-term needs. As a loan officer, she assists individual nonprofits
during the loan application, review process, and throughout the lifecycle of
the loan. She also delivers training workshops and provides technical
assistance on financial management topics to nonprofits throughout Minnesota. Prior to joining
the Nonprofits Assistance Fund, Janet was Director of Operations and Financial
Manager at Minnesota Environmental Initiative, where she oversaw the financial
reporting, budgeting, and operational systems. She has a BA in Business
Management from the University of St. Thomas.
Phil Hatlie, Loan Officer & trainer
612.278.7185
phatlie@nonprofitsassistancefund.org
Phil is responsible for assisting nonprofits during the loan application, review process, and throughout the lifecycle of the loan. He also delivers training workshops and provides technical assistance on financial management topics to nonprofits throughout Minnesota. Prior to joining Nonprofits Assistance Fund, Phil spent 15 years working as the lead finance person at three Minnesota nonprofits. He served as a Director of Finance and Administration for the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and as the Director of Operations for the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA).
Michael Anderson, Loan Officer & trainer
612.278.7189
manderson@nonprofitsassistancefund.org
Michael is responsible for advising nonprofits through the
loan application and review process, as well as throughout the lifecycle of the
loan. He also delivers training workshops and provides technical assistance on
financial management topics to nonprofits throughout Minnesota. Previously,
Michael worked in the City of Minneapolis Office of Management and Budget. He
holds a BA from the University of St. Thomas and a Master of Public Policy from the University
of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs, where he concentrated his studies in
nonprofit financial management.
Sandra Hales, Loan Administrator
612.278.7184
shales@nonprofitsassistancefund.org
Sandra coordinates our loans and lines of credit and provides
administrative support to our loan officers. Prior to joining the
Nonprofits Assistance Fund, Sandra was Office Manager for the
Minneapolis Consortium of Community Developers where she assisted with
the coordination of the small business lending, technical assistance,
internship, and public relations programs.
Matt Karl, Operations Manager
612.278.7186
mkarl@nonprofitsassistancefund.org
Matt leads and manages the overall operations of the Nonprofits Assistance Fund, including the database, corporate records, grants/contracts compliance and reporting, and all other areas of the management information system. He has over 20 years experience as the top financial/administrative staff member at several small- and mid-sized nonprofits, including the Minnesota Children’s Museum, Great River Greening, and the Hearing, Speech, and Deafness Center in Seattle. Matt has also served as the Senior Research Associate of the Charities Review Council. Matt holds an MA in Technical Communication from Metropolitan State University.
Ashley Schweitzer, Marketing Coordinator
612.278.7187
aschweitzer@nonprofitsassistancefund.org
Ashley oversees marketing and communications for Nonprofits Assistance Fund. She is responsible for our newsletters and brochures, maintaining our website and blog, client outreach, managing media relations, launching and maintaining our social networks, and coordinating training registrations. Ashley
is currently participating in MCN's Strategic
Connectors Leadership Institute and helps facilitate the Twin Cities Net
Squared Meetup.
Previously, she worked at Grassroots Solutions, Inc, where she assisted with evaluations of civic engagement and community organizing efforts, the development of training programs, and the creation of grassroots organizing plans. She earned a BA from Macalester College.
Michelle Crain, Accountant
612.218.7188
mcrain@nonprofitsassistancefund.org
As Nonprofits Assistance Fund's accountant, Michelle prepares timely and reliable financial statements and manages accounts payable. She brings to the organization nearly 20 years' experience and is a Certified Management Accountant. Michelle attended Minnesota State University- Mankato.
Amanda Dlouhy, Program Assistant
612.218.7161
adlouhy@nonprofitsassistancefund.org
Amanda assists with development activities and coordinates Nonprofits Assistance Fund's training program, including overseeing the workshop schedule, logistics, and evaluation process. She is currently a Company Dancer with Ragamala Music and Dance Theater, a company creating work rooted in South Indian classical dance, and is active with several other area nonprofits. Amanda graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in history.