Free Weekly Planner Printable
A simple weekly planner made for nonprofit schedules — print two half-letter pages on one sheet, cut, and plan out meetings, deadlines, and tasks with clarity.
December 1, 2025
7 DIY Bookkeeping Mistakes That Hold Small Nonprofits Back (and When It’s Time to Get Help)
DIY bookkeeping works for a while — until your nonprofit starts growing and the financial pieces get more complicated. In this post, we break down seven common areas where small nonprofits unintentionally run into trouble, from restricted funds to month-end close, and how these issues can impact your reporting, your CPA, and your ability to make confident decisions. If you’ve ever felt like your numbers don’t quite match reality, this guide will help you understand why.
November 25, 2025
FREE Nonprofit Board Meeting Notes Template
Stay organized and focused during board meetings with this printable notes template. Capture key points, discussions, and action items in a clear, Cornell-style layout designed for small nonprofits.
November 4, 2025
Save Your Sanity at Year-End: The Simple Way to Align Your Chart of Accounts with the 990-EZ
Learn how to organize your nonprofit’s Chart of Accounts so it lines up with the Form 990-EZ. A simple, practical setup that makes reporting cleaner and tax season smoother.
October 30, 2025
FREE Nonprofit Volunteer Sign-In & Time Log
Keep volunteer tracking simple with this printable sign-in sheet. Open the PDF, fill in your event details, print, and let volunteers record their time and tasks. Perfect for grant reporting, board updates, and volunteer recognition.
September 29, 2025
Capital Campaigns 101: How to Keep Your Big Goals—and Your Books—on Track
A capital campaign isn’t just for big nonprofits with six-figure goals. It’s a focused effort to raise money for a bigger-than-usual need — like tech upgrades, new staff, or program growth. Learn why tracking campaign funds separately matters and how to keep it simple in QuickBooks or Excel.
September 17, 2025
Stop the Confusion: How Bookkeepers, Accountants, and CPAs Work Together in Nonprofits
Nonprofits often mix up the roles of bookkeepers, accountants, and CPAs — but each plays a unique part in your financial health. Bookkeeping gives you accuracy, accounting adds clarity, and CPAs provide credibility when regulators or funders step in. Learn how these roles fit together so you know which one your nonprofit really needs right now.
August 27, 2025
FREE Nonprofit New Program Planning Worksheet
Free U.S. Letter Program Planning Worksheet for nonprofits—plan objectives, activities, timeline, budget, owners, and metrics. Instant download.
August 7, 2025
Hi, I’m Jamain J. I share monthly, actionable insights—articles, how-to videos, and tips—for small and mid-sized nonprofits. When I’m not organizing books, you’ll find me volunteering my time, hanging out with my family, or sipping hot cocoa on Sundays.
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