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Step into a conversation that goes right to the heart of nonprofit operations: banking relationships, establishing credit, and securing financial footing for long-term stability. Guest Jason Garcia, CEO of Holdings, a bank just for nonprofits, offers real guidance on how nonprofits can think like businesses when it comes to financial credibility and strategy.

Jason begins by sharing his vision for HoldingsForGood.com: “Our hope and mission is to be the dedicated partner for nonprofits across the U.S. and help them achieve their goals and increase their chances of success in their missions.” With a career built in community banking and startup finance, Jason brings a sharp perspective to an area where many nonprofits struggle—creditworthiness.

The conversation turns to the importance of establishing a credit strategy early. Jason advises that nonprofits should begin as soon as possible, even if they aren’t immediately seeking loans or credit lines: “The best time to talk to different credit providers is when you don’t need it.”

Practical steps emerge throughout the conversation, cohosted by Ellie Hume and Julia Patrick. Building a strong permanent file of organizational documents—EIN, IRS determination letter, bylaws, state registrations—was identified as essential. Ellie emphasizes that many nonprofits have these materials but often can’t locate them when needed. Jason describes how physical addresses (not PO boxes) are becoming non-negotiable due to fraud prevention measures, a reminder of how operational details intersect with financial access.

This important discussion expands beyond traditional lines of credit. Vendor relationships, government contracts, and reporting to credit bureaus such as Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, and Equifax were positioned as overlooked opportunities to build a financial profile. Ellie points to the frustrations nonprofits face when executive directors are forced to tie personal social security numbers to organizational credit cards.

What will be clear is that banking relationships are not just transactional; they’re strategic. From choosing the right accounts and systems that sync seamlessly with accounting platforms, to knowing when to push for the removal of personal guarantees, nonprofits must think about finance as a forward-looking strategy rather than an emergency fix.

The episode closes with an energizing call from Jason: operate like a business. By being proactive with credit, asking the right questions of financial partners, and benchmarking against peer organizations, you can position your NPO for resilience!

00:00:00 Welcome and introductions
00:01:22 Jason Garcia shares his banking background and mission
00:03:23 Why nonprofits need a credit strategy from day one
00:05:32 Building credit before you need loans or credit cards
00:07:39 Vendor relationships and reporting to credit agencies
00:09:24 Essential nonprofit documentation for banking and credit
00:11:21 Why a physical address matters for fraud prevention
00:13:34 Opening bank accounts and what lenders look for
00:17:11 The challenge of personal guarantees on nonprofit credit cards
00:20:38 Holdings’ nonprofit-friendly credit card solutions in development
00:21:40 Understanding credit bureaus and the Dun & Bradstreet number
00:27:06 When to start pursuing nonprofit credit relationships
00:30:15 Final advice—building strong financial partnerships early

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