"When a community comes together to respond to a shared need, a nonprofit can be a good structure to hold their collective effort. But it doesn’t often come with an established accounting system. Mig and her team have built a system to meet our needs as we’ve grown and changed over the years, always listening to what we’re trying to do and teaching us what we need to know. I’m grateful for the partnership over two decades."

Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove, Executive Director
School for Conversion

"We approached Mig and her team when it became clear that after a period of fast growth we had outgrown our current financial set-up. Her team helped us change accounting software, revamp our chart of accounts, and document all of our policies and procedures. Their guidance through this process helped us reach the next level of maturity as an organization and set us up for continued growth."

Lauren Gardner, CFOO
Emily Krzyzewski Center

“Working with Mig and her team has been a huge asset to Open Table Ministry. As our organization has grown, they’ve helped us build out systems that are clear, responsive, and aligned with the needs of our funders and board. Their monthly reporting structure makes it easy to track expenses and stay on top of grant requirements. I’ve really appreciated their consistency, attention to detail, and ability to adapt as our work evolves.”

Drew Woten, Executive Director
Open Table Ministry

“Mig Murphy Sistrom has an excellent history of supporting nonprofits across the state, gently guiding those who want to contribute to the public good while also being financially responsible. She has offered her expertise to the State on nonprofit compliance matters and generously shares her knowledge at conferences and seminars, helping the nonprofit sector thrive in their missions.

Her sessions at conferences and her teaching at seminars are well-attended and hugely beneficial. Her friendly personality makes dealing with accountability and compliance issues seem much less intimidating.

Mig is not only a trusted advisor and insightful counselor, but she also brings a warm presence that confidently helps her clients navigate the nonprofit landscape. Her team is a delight to work with; they make even the most complex issues feel manageable. As a leading figure among nonprofit professionals, many admire her dedication and skill.”

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“Most recently, she was the wise counsel in launching a new nonprofit for our community to reduce youth violence, advance efforts to assist disconnected youth, and provide for a unified voice in addressing violence against youth.

I genuinely appreciate her invaluable guidance, especially for emerging nonprofits that needed strong support to avoid potential pitfalls. Thanks to her efforts, many organizations in our community have found ways to avoid challenges. When questions about compliance and accounting come up, Mig Murphy Sistrom is the go-to person!”

Glenn Hargett, Former Assistant Manager for Community Affairs at City of Jacksonville NC, former president & current board member of multiple nonprofits

“When we launched our nonprofit, we didn’t fully realize how essential a strong accounting firm would be. Then we met Mig and her team, who quickly became an integral part of our success—helping us grow strategically while keeping our finances in order. We wouldn’t be where we are today without their expertise and support!”

Ian Shannon, Executive Director
Majority Rising NC

“Mig and her team have helped us to clean up some old balances on our books, to develop stronger processes for accounting and human resources, to more fully understand financial information, and to broadly improve the professionalism of the business management aspects of our work.”

Megan Simmons, Director of Operations
Student Voice

“They are very professional, competent and on target, with the knowledge and talent to guide us through everything we've faced while being compassionate, caring, and never losing the personal touch. They’re the best.”

Freddie Robinson
5 & 2 Farms

“We began our partnership with the firm at a time of rapid growth and change for our organization and their support has been instrumental to ensuring that our growth is sustainable and built on a solid foundation. We have enormous confidence in their expertise and thoroughness.”

Magan Gonzalez-Smith, former Executive Director
DPS Foundation

“When we first approached Mig for accounting services, we were entering a new stage of our organization's growth and wanted someone who could provide guidance as well as assist with compliance. We feel more comfortable with our financial record keeping now and have been grateful for their assistance as our organization has continued to grow.”

Shannon McAllister, MPA, Executive Director
CARE / The John 3:16 Center

“As a nerdy English professor, I am the least likely or savvy person to preside over a nonprofit corporation. It's wonderful to know, then, that Mig and her team have my back. They always know well in advance what needs to happen to keep our nonprofit in fine working order, and they make sure that it gets done carefully and punctually. What is more, they are utterly delightful.”

Reid Barbour, chair
Studies in Philology, Inc.

“Mig Murphy Sistrom’s firm has been a mainstay of our organization, guiding us with expertise and complete transparency, giving us a clear-cut sense of our obligations and the peace of mind that follows. I feel so fortunate.”

Nina Kamberos, founder
Laertes Press Incorporated

“Thanks to the precision of their work as well as the training and support the firm provides to our team, DCI’s auditors have never identified errors in our accounting. They’ve helped us with a complex merger, several key staffing transitions, and development of policies and procedures, to name a few.”

David Reese, MBA, founder and former President & CEO
Durham Children’s Initiative

“Mig counseled us on the ever-changing regulations for nonprofits, making it possible for our bookkeeping, financial statements, tax preparation, and grant reporting to meet with the highest standards. All of this guidance was given with exceptional warmth and interest in our work, in a true spirit of collegiality.”

Peggy Whalen-Levitt, Director
The Center for Education, Imagination and the Natural World

“Mig learned about all aspects of our operations, which are considerably complex, and helped us develop ways to address each quirk of our nonprofit. She and her team continue to provide advice as needed, and to close the books and prepare the Form 990 tax return each year. They are friendly, collaborative, and very knowledgeable about nonprofit accounting.”

Joanna Britt, co-founder
greeNest

“The MMS firm has always afforded Sicha the highest quality service that we could imagine. Mig and her well-trained staff are meticulous in their guidance of each and every task. They have shown incredible patience with me during each daunting deadline. I am so grateful for all that they have done for Sicha.”

Sabina Sager, Chief Operating Officer
Sicha