Preethi (pronounced pree-THee) Kumaran is a Manager in the Consulting Practice at the Nonprofit Finance Fund, based out of the Philadelphia office, and serves in project management, financial analysis, and client support capacities. While she supports client work nationwide, much of her work has centered around Colorado and New Jersey markets. Prior to NFF, she worked at the Satell Institute, the W.D. Palmer Foundation, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is a volunteer with and on the board of Open Hearts Cafe, a community human services organization. Preethi completed a master’s degree in nonprofit leadership and bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Authored or contributed by Preethi
Webinar/Video
September 15, 2025
Why Nonprofits Need Flexible Funding: Building Trust & Community Impact
Flexible, unrestricted funding is essential for nonprofit success and community impact Just like individuals need financial flexibility for...
June 27, 2025
Why Full Cost Funding?
The Full Cost framework is transformative for nonprofit sustainability Full Cost represents all the financial resources needed to run an effective...
Webinar/Video
June 27, 2025
Why Nonprofits Need Surpluses: Investing in Financial Health
Generating regular surpluses is crucial for nonprofit financial health and sustainability Contrary to common misconceptions, surpluses are essential...
Blog
May 28, 2025
A Tax Status, Not a Business Model
In this interview, Preethi Kumaran, Manager, Consulting, explains how thinking in terms of personal finance can help us better understand nonprofit...