Restricted grants can create confusion if they are not tracked properly. This article explains how donor-restricted funds flow through nonprofit financial statements and how organizations using QuickBooks Online can record and release those funds as restrictions are satisfied.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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