Children First Capital Advisors ran the Beyond Bookkeeping workshop on Seminar yesterday with Brian Kates.

Children First Capital Advisors (CFC) is a mission-driven advisory firm that helps organizations strengthen communities through strategic finance, capital planning, and operational excellence. We launched to meet a growing need for trusted, high-quality financial strategy and infrastructure support across the social sector. Our team combines deep technical expertise with lived experience in the communities we serve. We work alongside partners to structure sustainable financial models, design innovative public-private solutions, and unlock capital that expands access to education, housing, and community development. We believe capital should strengthen communities—not constrain them. Any solution we build is meant to be shared, scaled, and used to lift up others beyond our organizational walls. Children First Capital Advisors, LLC is a SEC- and MSRB-registered Municipal Advisor. Our Values: 1. Children and communities come first. 2. Our partners deserve excellence. 3. Work with integrity—always. Our Services: Capital Advisory -Loan and bond transactions -Impact fund design and capitalization -Public-private partnership structuring -Real estate and facilities strategy Organizational Strategy -Long-term financial planning and modeling -Organizational turnaround and restructuring -New venture and growth planning Infrastructure & Capacity Solutions -Data systems and performance strategy -Project management and operational design -Product development for mission-driven organizations

Founded 2025