Andrea T Mills

About Andrea T Mills

Andrea is a highly sought-after consultant, advisor, and instructor in the nonprofit sector, boasting over 30 years of experience strengthening financial management for organizations nationwide. She quickly identifies the connection between past experiences and future directions, making her extremely valuable for strategic planning and decision-making.Currently, Andrea serves as an instructor and leader with Luna Experience, a learning community where purpose-driven organizations thrive. Through her original course Financial Fundamentals, she continues empowering small and emerging nonprofits to build strong financial foundations that enable sustainable growth and community impact.Andrea has educated, informed, and inspired thousands of nonprofit professionals through conferences, university courses, webinars, and as a featured speaker at AICPA\'s Nonprofit Forums, the JCC Association, and Jewish Federations. Her educational vision led her and a former co-partner to develop the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP). This nationally recognized certification has served over nonprofit and foundation professionals worldwide.Her strategic vision and focus on culture were key drivers as her outsourcing and technology practice, FMA, grew from a small, regional practice into a thriving national organization before BDO acquired it in 2021.Andrea\'s client work spans national and international borders, with achievements including establishing accounting systems and providing training for three substantial foundations in Haiti, as well as educating program directors and community foundations on interpreting grantee financials. She transforms ideas into action with a positive, growth-oriented mindset that delivers results.At the heart of Andrea\'s leadership philosophy is the conviction that nurturing teams is essential to achieving outstanding results. She excels at identifying individual strengths and empowering people to showcase their talent. Her energetic approach fosters innovation and excellence, while her genuine encouragement and optimistic outlook make people feel better when she is around.

Experience

1. Partner

   Luna Experience

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Andrea brings her three decades of nonprofit financial expertise to Luna Experience, a vibrant learning community dedicated to empowering purpose-driven organizations. As an instructor and leader, she guides small and emerging nonprofits through Financial Fundamentals, helping them build the financial infrastructure necessary for sustainable growth and meaningful community impact.Working within Luna\'s supportive ecosystem, Andrea helps organizations tackle financial challenges directly, identify growth opportunities, and evolve into stable, high-impact entities. Her practical approach combines real-world experience with Luna\'s community-powered learning environment, providing participants with both expert guidance and peer support.Through her work at Luna Experience, Andrea continues her lifelong mission of strengthening the nonprofit sector by ensuring organizations have the financial tools and knowledge needed to achieve their philanthropic visions.

Education

• Fox School of Business at Temple University

  BBA, Accounting

  1986 — 1990

• Drexel University's LeBow College of Business

  MBA, Accounting - Tax

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Program Management
• Managerial Finance
• Accounting
• Research
• Tax
• Business Planning
• Program Development
• Gaap
• Management
• Grants
• Accounting System
• Due Diligence
• Organizational Development
• Non-Profits
• Capacity Building
• Quickbooks
• Non-Profit Administration
• Back Office
• Program Evaluation
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning
• Philanthropy
• Policy
• Policy Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Governance
• Budgets
• Finance
• Community Outreach
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Training