About Us

Charitable Oversight and Best-practice Administration for Long-lasting Transformation

At Cobalt Management Services, we believe that behind every great nonprofit lies a dedicated and efficient administrative backbone. Our focus is to provide professional back-office management services, allowing you to stay dedicated to your philanthropic mission.

We take care of the intricacies of nonprofit compliance, event and fundraising compliance, bookkeeping, audit preparation, grant management, registrations, reporting, legal counsel review, and best-practice advisement, ensuring that your organization operates smoothly and efficiently. With our comprehensive support, we will confidently navigate the administrative complexities of managing your nonprofit’s back-office for you, allowing you to stay true to the passion that brought you into philanthropy.


History

Cofounded in Baltimore, after 20 years of servicing the nonprofit sector, COBALT was Co-founded by Seth McDonnell & Matt Stover to provide C-Level administrative and backoffice management services to charitable foundations, family offices, and other philanthropic entities.

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Mission

To effectively streamline and manage the challenges of philanthropy.

At Cobalt Management Services, our mission is to provide exceptional back-office support and strategic guidance to nonprofit organizations, allowing them to unleash their full potential in creating positive change. We are driven by a commitment to excellence, offering comprehensive services in compliance, bookkeeping, grant management, registrations, reporting, and legal counsel review. With Cobalt as your trusted partner, you can focus on what truly matters: making a difference in the world. Together, we harness the power of philanthropy to inspire transformation and build a brighter future for all.