Stewart Urist
Program Director at Shared Financial Services
- Role
- Program Director at Shared Financial Services
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Stewart Urist
As an analytical and entrepreneurial nonprofit executive with over 7 years of senior…
Experience
Program Director
Dec 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
I lead the development and growth of Shared Financial Services (SFS), a program strengthening nonprofit financial management in Southwestern PA. As Program Director, I design and refine the business model, structure service offerings, and build a scalable framework to provide tailored financial support to small and midsize nonprofits. I oversee a growing team of CFOs, accountants, and bookkeepers, ensuring organizations have access to timely, high-quality financials and strategic insights.My role includes strategic hiring, process development, marketing and outreach, and client engagement to establish a sustainable model that balances affordability with financial expertise. I work closely with nonprofit leaders to understand their needs, improve financial processes, and equip them with clear, actionable financial data to support decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Education
Kenyon College
B.A., English, Drama, Music
2004 — 2008
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Arts Managment, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
2013 — 2015
Skills
- Research
- Marketing
- Nonprofits
- Community Outreach
- Event Management
- Corporate Development
- Editing
- Writing
- Event Planning
- Archtics Ticketing System
- Tessitura
- Stewardship
- Fundraising
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media
- Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Arts Administration
- Customer Service
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