Finance Wahala (Social Impact Letters)

I wish someone had told me earlier how important it is to document finances from the very beginning. Right now, I’m having to sort through so much information just to find what I need, all because I didn’t start early. And I know I’m not alone in this.

As social impact founders, we are deeply invested in our work. We focus on the mission, the people, the change we want to see. But along the way, we often neglect the one thing that keeps everything sustainable—our finances.

This month’s letter is about finance, but not in the way you might expect. It’s about the small things we overlook, the mistakes we don’t realize we’re making, and the simple steps we can take to avoid unnecessary struggles later.

The letter is free to access. All I ask in return is your thoughts—was the advice helpful? Did it resonate with you? I’d love to hear your reflections.