Nonprofit accounting,
without the jargon.

What does a nonprofit treasurer do? A plain guide to the role, the core duties, what goes in a treasurer’s report, and how it differs from bookkeeping.

How do nonprofits make money? A clear look at nonprofit revenue — donations, grants, earned income, investments — and how each affects your books and taxes.

Thinking of switching your nonprofit’s bookkeeper or accounting firm? A step-by-step guide to changing providers without losing your data or your books.

Do nonprofits pay taxes? 501(c)(3) status exempts most income tax — but not payroll taxes, UBIT, or every state sales tax. Here’s what you still owe.

Nonprofit bookkeeper vs accountant vs CPA: which does your organization actually need? Who does what, who can file your Form 990, and when to hire each.

Your nonprofit’s fiscal year ends June 30. A calm three-week closing checklist — reconciliations, restricted funds, and the handoff to your Form 990 and audit.

The standard advice is 3 to 6 months of nonprofit operating reserves. Your real number depends on four questions — here’s how to find it and build it.

Grant-ready accounting means clean books, honest budgets, and restricted fund tracking funders trust. Here’s the checklist to finish before you apply for grants.

Receiving grants? Learn grant tracking in QuickBooks for nonprofits — what small organizations miss, the right QBO tools, and how to keep reports clean.

New nonprofit? This 90-day nonprofit bookkeeping setup guide builds your financial foundation — software, chart of accounts, and board-ready reports.

Is your nonprofit relying on a volunteer treasurer or part-time bookkeeper? Learn the signs you may have outgrown volunteer bookkeeping and what to do next.

Too small for internal controls? These nonprofit internal controls are simple safeguards that protect small 501(c)(3)s from fraud — even with two staff.