Original Broadcast Date: June 19, 2025
Summary: Nonprofits often face uncertainty when it comes to expenses and cash flow, leading to operational stress and missed opportunities. In this webinar, an Enkel CFO walks through real-world examples of how Canadian NPOs have successfully tackled common expense pitfalls and gained control over their cash flow. Our goal is to empower nonprofit executives by strengthening their financial literacy. Viewers will leave with practical tools, frameworks, and insights to better manage expenses, align spending with mission priorities, and bring financial clarity to their organization.
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Omar Visram
Omar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enkel, one of Canada’s leading accounting-as-a-service firms. For over 15 years, Omar has been active in the Canadian taxation, strategic planning, audit advisory, and finance operations disciplines within senior roles at KPMG and BCAA. Omar holds a BBA from Simon Fraser University and is a qualified CPA, CA.
Shirley Wolff
Shirley Wolff is a CFO, Client Services at Enkel Backoffice Solutions, heavily focused on NPO clients. Prior to joining Enkel, Shirley served as an audit partner with a focus on the government, not-for-profit and financial services sectors. Shirley led Deloitte’s audit and assurance services to public sector and not-for-profit organizations in BC for 8 years and advised her clients on the adoption of new accounting standards, accounting for complex transactions, risk management and improvements to internal controls. Shirley is a CPA, CA and brings more than 30 years’ experience to her role at Enkel. She is the Treasurer for PLEA Community Services of BC, a member of the finance committee of the Harvest Project, and a board member for North Lonsdale United Church.
Ravi Virpal
Head of Impact & Financial Innovation for Nonprofits, Enkel
Ravi is a dedicated advocate for nonprofits, with years of experience helping organizations across Canada optimize their financial operations. At iATS Payments, a Deluxe Company, he worked closely with nonprofits to streamline donation processing, enhance security, and maximize fundraising potential through innovative payment solutions. Now, at Enkel, he continues this mission by providing outsourced financial services that empower nonprofits to focus on their core impact. By combining technology-driven solutions with deep industry expertise, he helps organizations simplify accounting, improve financial visibility, and drive sustainable growth. Passionate about making a difference, Ravi is committed to supporting nonprofits with the financial tools they need to succeed.
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