You deserve a financial partner who gets it

The Meaning Behind the Name

In aviation, one of the most demanding situations a pilot faces is a crosswind landing. Strong winds push the aircraft sideways, requiring precision and calm decision-making to land safely.

Nonprofit organizations face similar crosswinds every day. Navigating these conditions requires experienced financial leadership.

Crosswind CFO Advisory exists to help leaders navigate through turbulent conditions and land safely.

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Your Mission Deserves Financial Clarity

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Meet Michael Baldree, CPA

Michael spent 10 years overseas founding a nonprofit. He built it from the ground up by raising the funding, navigating foreign government regulations, and establishing its legal status.

He also served as a CFO of an $11M nonprofit in Ohio and also has significant experience as a major gift officer. This rare combination provided Michael firsthand experience on both sides of the financial equation.

Michael holds a CPA, an MBA, and a Master of Divinity. He founded Crosswind CFO Advisory because nonprofit finances need someone who understands both the numbers and the mission.

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Your mission is too important for financial uncertainty

Our
Values

  • We uphold the highest ethical standards and act solely in our clients’ best interests. As fiduciaries, we protect our clients’ financial wellbeing with honesty, transparency, and uncompromising professionalism. In every financial transaction, our clients rely on us to do what’s right.

  • We deliver work of meticulous accuracy and superior quality. Through rigorous attention to detail, disciplined processes, and technical excellence, we provide financial guidance our clients can trust and act on with confidence.

  • We communicate clearly, consistently, and proactively. Clients are never left guessing — we provide timely updates, explain complex financial matters in plain language, and maintain open, responsive dialogue at every step.

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Your Mission is Too Important for Financial Uncertainty

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