Dana Raymond
Chief Financial Officer @YWCA Columbus
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Financial Officer @YWCA Columbus
My executive finance experience continues to shape how I lead today, combining strategic oversight with education, collaboration, and forward-looking financial leadership.In complex nonprofit environments, I partner with executive teams and boards to ensure financial insight informs culture, sustainability, and long-term impact, not just reporting cycles.Impact highlights:• Guide leadership teams through strategic financial planning that supports confident decision-making• Strengthen financial storytelling for board-level conversations and organizational alignment• Elevate financial literacy across executive and operational leaders• Design reporting frameworks that support growth, accountability, and long-term sustainability
EDUCATION
University of Dayton
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
University of Dayton
BS, Accounting
ABOUT DANA RAYMOND
I help small business owners, nonprofit executives, and leadership teams turn financial data into strategic direction as a Fractional CFO, CPA, and founder of D2C Accounting Solutions. My work sits at the intersection of financial strategy and leadership development, helping organizations grow with confidence and sustainability.Many leaders are making high-stakes decisions without fully understanding what their numbers are telling them. I bring executive-level financial insight that strengthens boardroom conversations and long-term planning.My philosophy is simple. Confidence follows clarity.I go beyond traditional accounting by transforming financial reporting into a forward-looking strategy, helping leaders interpret their numbers, make informed decisions, and move forward with intention.Leaders typically come to me when:• They feel disconnected from their financial reports• Growth is happening, but profitability feels unclear• Forecasting isn’t guiding decisions• They want to walk into executive conversations with authorityWhat working together looks like:• Strategic financial reporting and forecasting• Margin and growth analysis• Financial leadership advisory• Education that strengthens decision-making, not just complianceClients often tell me they leave our work feeling calm, clear, and confident in conversations that once felt intimidating. Here are a few of those testimonials…“Dana made a stressful financial season manageable with clarity and positive energy.” — M. Hughes“She helped me truly understand my numbers and plan for the future.” — C. CeballosBeyond advisory work, I also speak on women\'s leadership and financial strategy — through executive team workshops, breakout sessions, and accelerator programs — helping women leaders engage with their numbers without intimidation.Ready to lead with financial confidence? Let\'s connect. DM me here or visit to start the conversation.
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