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In this episode of The Nonprofit Bookkeeper, Aishat breaks down the hidden power of your nonprofit budget; not just as a financial plan, but as a statement of your values. Too many community-based organisations build budgets that speak the language of funders, not the reality of the people they serve.

This episode walks you through how to reframe your budgeting process to put lived experience, inclusion, and community needs at the heart of your financial planning, even when you’re working with restricted grants or short funding cycles.

If you've ever looked at your spreadsheet and thought "This isn’t who we are", this episode is for you.

KEY TAKEAWAY

• Budgets are value statements
• Start with your community's needs and not your funders' requirements
• Cost your values into your budget

BEST MOMENTS

““Every budget is a value statement.”

“Your values aren’t just posters on a wall. They belong in your budget lines.”

“Budgets are narratives too. They tell a story.”

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“Budgets are narratives too. They tell a story.” – 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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