About Mighty Nonprofits
We provide high quality bookkeeping services that are customized to our nonprofit clients. We are not a large firm with hundreds of clients, and we like it that way. We think you will too.
Mighty Nonprofit's mission is to make the world a better place by supporting those who are already doing it.
Mission
How it all started A message from the founder
Since I was young I've always wanted to "save the world". Most of my life was spent trying to figure out exactly how.
For my undergrad, I studied contemplative traditions, while also working and volunteering for different causes. I was trying to search inward and outward for solutions. Although the exact answer to my question wasn't coming, It became clear that the most effective actor for the kind of change I wanted to see in the world was the nonprofit sector. The nonprofit sector was independent from other institutions of power and their various priorities. They were able to focus on the mission above all else.
After my undergrad I was exposed to some wonderful nonprofit organizations through my travels and work experience. The leaders of these organizations were inspiring teachers, committed activists, brilliant scientists, and doctors. Although their programs were strong, the organizations struggled because of their lack of business skills.
That's when it all became clear. My mission in life was to help nonprofits do their job better. I went back to grad school, learned as much as I could and have been helping nonprofits ever since. Now, Mighty Nonprofits is changing the world, one number at a time.
Values
Everything we do starts with our values
Mighty Nonprofit's mission is to make the world a better place by supporting those who are already doing it.
01
Self Reflection
This is the foundation of all our values. We actively invite, accept, and act upon the feedback of our clients, our team, and the market.
Without self reflection we cannot embody any of our other values.
02
Create Impact by Supporting Others
We are changing the world because of the work our clients do. Their best interest stays at the forefront when making decisions.
Our people are what make us great. As a company, we focus on each others’ well-being, goals, and future.
03
Constantly Evolve
Foster a mindset of innovation amongst our team.
We integrate idea advancement and feedback loops into our workflow.
04
Act with Honesty and Integrity
We keep our word and stand up for what we believe to be right.
This is the base for building long term relationships and trust between parties. We do this externally with our clients and internally as a team.
05
Commit to Effective Communication
We are kind and candid with each other and our clients. We know that by starting with empathy and kindness, we are able to also be honest and constructive in our feedback.
We envision a better world for all of life due to the hard work of the nonprofit sector.
Vision
Meet the Team
Mighty Nonprofits is a diverse team of highly educated and experienced professionals. Every member of our team has received intensive nonprofit training on top of their extensive education.
Vanessa Alonzo, M.A.
Operations Director
Vanessa comes to Mighty Nonprofits with over 20 years experience affecting change in the corporate and startup world. She holds two degrees and multiple certificates with a focus on digital transformation. Her passion is to nurture growth in individuals, teams, and organizations.
While not working, Vanessa likes to go to the theatre and spend time with her twin boys. One of her tasks for 2025 is to enjoy life more and make new friends.
Daniela Barona, B.A.
Bookkeeper
Daniela has bachelor's degrees in accounting, business administration, and international business administration. Daniela started as a cost assistant and Cost Auditor. For the last 4.5 years, she has managed the whole accounting process in QuickBooks Online for U.S based companies.
Daniela speaks English, Spanish, and French. A lifelong learner, she enjoys reading, exploring new topics, and continuously expanding her knowledge.
She is passionate about staying connected and keeping her mind healthy through exercise and meditation.
Rafael Espina, M.A.
Senior Bookkeeper
Rafael has a Master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He’s used this education as a financial analyst at Ernst and Young, managing a large client load of U.S and international companies.
Rafael is passionate about playing piano, exercise (he has a black belt in Karate), and movies. He really loves to travel, especially to places with good weather and beaches.
Julian Garzon B.A.
Bookkeeper
Julian worked in Data Analysis after getting his B.A in business administration. He transitioned into the accounting side of things over time working as an A/R specialist for managing a large portfolio of customers.
Julian is an outdoors guy, not a city guy, spending lots of his time hiking, being in the river, and riding his motorcycle to small towns. He also enjoys running and swimming. The only thing he really likes about the city is eating out at great restaurants.
Joe Golinveaux, M.A.
Founder/ CEO
Joe has over 20 years experience in the nonprofit field and holds a masters degree focused on nonprofit management. He was a bookkeeper, finance manager, finance director, and then a financial management consultant.
Joe has a passion for building the financial capacity of the nonprofit sector and enjoys training nonprofit managers and teaching through webinars and written materials. Joe lives with his wife, 3yr old daughter, and their dog Boo Boo.
Oscar Level B.S.
Team Lead
Oscar has a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He worked for years in a bookkeeping firm similar to Mighty Nonprofits, where he managed a team of bookkeepers for multiple clients using QuickBooks Online.
Oscar loves the culinary arts and hopes to one day open a restaurant. His specialities are baking, Italian, and French cooking.
Felipe Mardones PHD
Team Lead
Before getting his PHD in Economics, Felipe worked in a Chilean nonprofit where he performed managerial and bookkeeping duties.
Alongside working with Mighty Nonprofits, Felipe runs a personal project that integrates intellectuality and consciousness into his vision of Economia Sagrada. Felipe is married with three beautiful children.
Meliza Peleaz B.S.
Bookkeeper
Meliza earned her degree in psychology, but over the years she fell in love with accounting. She is now a quickbooks pro advisor with several accounting certificates. She’s spent the last four years working in Quickbooks online and freelancing for several companies.
Meliza is intrigued by A.I. and its application in our day to day work. She also loves to play video games and read. When she’s not at home with her husband and three little cats, you can find her out traveling the world.
Angie Rocha, B.S.
Team Lead
Angie has bachelor's degrees in accounting, business administration, and international business administration. Angie worked as an auditing assistant with Deloitte then as an internal auditor for a few years before moving into working directly with QuickBooks online for a portfolio of companies.
Angie speaks, English, Spanish, and French. She enjoys traveling, especially because it means she gets to try new foods.
Belen Sandoval B.S.
Senior Bookkeeper
After getting her bachelor’s degree in accounting, Belen worked for several years in a large accounting firm where she managed the accounting process for a large portfolio of companies.
Even though one of her main passions is to study history, especially economic history, she considers herself a fun person and likes to travel and explore other places and cultures.
Esteban Villalba, B.S.
Bookkeeper
Esteban started his career in finance with his degree in Economics. He moved from financial advisory services into accounting 10 years ago. For the last 10 years he has been implementing tailored accounting solutions for teams across different U.S. companies. Most recently he built and managed an accounting team: hiring, training, and managing accountants to use Quickbooks online for multiple U.S. companies.
When not working, Esteban can be found building robots, assembling legos, or reading books on Economics. He is a big pet lover with 3 dogs and one cat. Him and his wife also spend time and energy supporting dogs at their local shelter.