Lumen Business Solutions
Financial clarity for organizations
focused on something bigger.
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Lumen Business Solutions brings together Ariana’s experience in accounting, nonprofit operations, organizational leadership, and church administration to support organizations doing meaningful work.
Lumen helps churches and nonprofits build greater clarity, structure, and confidence behind the scenes, so leaders can stay focused on their mission and the people they serve.
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Finances, operations, people, and mission are all connected. That’s why Lumen doesn’t begin with a one-size-fits-all solution.
Ariana takes the time to understand each organization, identify what’s working and what needs attention, and develop practical solutions that fit where the organization is today and where it wants to go.
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Lumen works with churches, faith-based organizations, and small nonprofits that want to strengthen the systems supporting their mission.
Whether an organization is growing, navigating change, addressing a specific challenge, or looking for greater financial and operational clarity, Lumen provides support shaped around its needs and goals.
What I help with:
Every organization faces different challenges. I help churches and nonprofits strengthen the systems behind their mission, from improving everyday processes and navigating organizational change to building greater financial clarity.
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Risk assessments
Process and procedure review
Financial controls
Organizational risk identification
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Organizational restructuring
Process improvement
Operational systems
Financial software and workflows
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Accounting and financial reporting
Budgeting
Financial strategy
Board and fiduciary support
Fundraising and program support
About the Founder
You didn't start your organization because you wanted to spend your days thinking about financial controls, budgets, reporting, and operational systems.
Ariana did.
Ariana Smith
Founder of Lumen Business Solutions
Meet Ariana, Founder of Lumen
17 years of accounting experience
12 years of experience working in nonprofits
Experience supporting Churches and nonprofits across Southern California on major projects
We start with a conversation.
I learn about your organization, where you are today, and what's getting in the way. From there, Lumen develops financial and operational support around your needs, giving you greater clarity, structure, and confidence moving forward.
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