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John Alfonso

2027 Lainie Jones Advocacy Award Honoree

John is the leader of the Not-for-Profit & Education Industry practice which serves over 1,600 organizations nationwide. With more than 35 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to helping make not-for-profit organizations’ missions possible. Serving in a variety of client service roles, John’s clients have included community development corporations, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, museums, private foundations, professional and trade associations, and social service agencies.

He is deeply committed to supporting organizations that are making a difference in our communities. John has held volunteer leadership roles in several nationally recognized not-for-profit organizations and is a more than 30 year volunteer with the American Cancer Society. In 2021, John was appointed chair of the Society’s national Board of Directors and prior to this, chaired its national Audit & Risk Committee and Finance Committee. John received the Society’s St. George National Award in 2014 and became an Honorary Life Member in 2022. He currently serves on the Society’s Greater New York City Area Board.

In addition to his work with the American Cancer Society, in 2024, John completed a 4-year term as a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and is the Treasurer of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce. John also serves as an advisor to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors of the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation.

John is a frequent panelist, moderator, and lecturer on not-for-profit accounting standards, board governance, risk management, and information technology.