Confession of a Nonprofit Bookkeeper: The Quiet Wins, the Messy Bits, and What I’ve Learned
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In this special Small Charity Week episode, Aishat opens the ledger and gets honest about life behind the spreadsheets. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of managing finances in the non-profit sector, emphasizing the importance of communication, the human aspect of bookkeeping, and the need for recognition of the roles bookkeepers play.
Aishat also highlights the significance of celebrating small wins and offers resources for small charities to enhance their financial management.
Whether you're a finance lead, charity CEO, or someone who’s ever had to untangle a year-end mess… this one’s for you.
KEY TAKEAWAY
- The best financial systems are built not just on spreadsheets, but on conversations, clarity, and consistency.
- Impact is still impact, even behind the scenes.
BEST MOMENTS
- “Bookkeeping in the nonprofit space isn't just about debits and credits.....”
- “... What really causes the most stress? It's not the transactions, it's the silence...”
EPISODE RESOURCES
Free Download: 7 Financial Red Flags Every Charity Leader Should Know
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Aishat operates her own bookkeeping and accounting services practice –BAnC Services – which focuses primarily on serving non-profits. Before founding her practice, she dedicated over two decades to the non-profit sector.
With her podcast, Aishat shares practical insights and expertise to streamline financial management for non-profits, while also shining a light on the often unseen and unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profit’s mission.
She is the author of Money Solutions for Single Mums and Charity Finance from A to Z – a practical guide designed to demystify finance for those working in the charity sector.
Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers in navigating financial challenges and champions financial literacy among young Black adults. She thrives in conversations about money, empowerment, and purposeful work.
Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.uk
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