Type Archives

Jennifer Talansky

Jen (she/her) heads the Marketing & Communications department, which develops and shares accessible resources for the nonprofit sector, and uses NFF’s platforms to advocate for more equitable nonprofit funding practices. Jen also manages and partners on large projects that contribute new knowledge about nonprofit finance, including NFF’s State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey, a widely &hellip

Joshua Twisselman

Josh (he/him) oversees NFF’s Development Operations, designing and maintaining systems and processes to drive business development, inform strategic decision-making, maintain accurate financial forecasts, and support reporting and compliance activities. Previously, he worked with a variety of international development organizations, including with Baja Project in El Barril, Mexico, and during his Peace Corps service in Madagascar. &hellip

Kristine Teaño

I came to NFF in 2014 after a decade of working at a bank, and I’m still in awe of the things we do that traditional lenders just can’t. Here, I learned that the term patient capital isn’t just jargon – we partner with our clients through thick and thin. Overseeing a portfolio that ranges &hellip

Emily Weissman

Emily Weissman heads NFF’s Portfolio Management team and is a Senior Director. She is responsible for overseeing NFF’s $230 million of on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet loan portfolio and supervising a staff of 6 involved in post-closing processes including monitoring loan and construction performance, addressing delinquencies, providing modifications and extensions, and handling construction loan draws. &hellip

Lacy Serros

Lacy (she/her) serves as the Senior Director, Organizational Culture and Inclusion working to advance NFF’s strategic priorities and support cross-cutting initiatives. As one of NFF’s utility players, she has worn many hats: board liaison, executive coordinator, program/event manager, and project lead. She has worked collaboratively with the executive and senior leadership teams and continues to &hellip

Chris Lisée

As the founder of NFF’s multimedia team, Chris leads the organization’s video and audio production, developing client documentaries, animated explainers, and essential resources for nonprofits. He also produces the annual report, contributes to internal and external communications strategy, and writes, edits, and designs materials that help NFF reach its audiences and meet its mission. He &hellip

Elise Miller

Elise (she/her) leads local and sector efforts to ensure Nonprofit Finance Fund’s work is driven by community. In this role, she builds partnerships with community-centered organizations, designs programs and strategies, and leads research efforts to drive a more impactful, adaptable, and equitable social sector. Elise joined NFF in 2015 as a member of the Consulting &hellip

Brian Kellaway

As Senior Director on the Consulting Services team at Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), Brian (he/him) leads with vision, energy, and a deep commitment to social change. He drives dynamic consulting efforts that help nonprofits and philanthropies unlock their full potential—leading everything from one-on-one engagements to large-scale, multi-organization initiatives. Brian brings a strategic, creative approach to &hellip