Top 5 Automated Bookkeeping Software Programs for Non-Profits

The Importance of the Type of Software You Choose

Jennifer Bove
When considering software for bookkeeping for your non-profit, you have to consider the size and needs before choosing which software to implement. The size of the non profit is very important when choosing your software. If you are starting a charity, there are software packages for free that would serve a very small non-profit just as well as any expensive software package. If you are running a larger scale non-profit your business and finance records will be much different. Below are five examples of different ways to take care of bookkeeping for charities.

Automated Bookkeeping Software Programs for Non-Profits-A Church Charity

Church Management Solutions is a very good software for not only bookkeeping, but many other things. This software manages such things as membership, Attendance, contributions and of course the all important ledger and pay ables along with payroll. They also offer a free website, email accounts, back-up and a church calendar. You can click their name above to get to their website, or request a free demo by clicking here .

Automated Bookkeeping Software Programs for Non-Profits-A Small Charity

A wonderful way to get started with a brand new small charity is by starting low cost. In the beginning of any small charity, the cost of other programs may be too substantial to even think about. As your charity grows, you can always change over to a software that is appropriate for your changing business and finance. QuickBooks has a version that would be perfect for this and the first month is free. This bookkeeping software can be found at http://quickbooks.intuit.com/ and click on the online simple start. After the first thirty days the cost is $12.95 a month. You do not need to sign a timed contract for this program.

Automated Bookkeeping Software Programs for Non-Profits-A Large Non-Profit

If you tried the above product and have found that your non profit has outgrown this program, but you would like to stay with QuickBooks there is a solution. You can manage your new business and finance needs with Intuit QuickBooks Premier Nonprofit 2010 Software for Windows. This is a much more expensive option at $329.00, but if you pay the full amount within six months there is no interest. You can either click here for ordering information or call customer service at 800-606-6969.

Automated Bookkeeping Software Programs for Non-Profits-Fundraising Non-Profits

If your non-profit is mainly a fundraising program, you will have different software needs. Blackbaud has some amazing bookkeeping programs. One is called The Raiser's Edge that has so much to offer a fundraising non-profit. You can find out all about it by clicking here.

Automated Bookkeeping Software Programs for Non-Profits-For the Inexperienced User

Just like the name, Big E-Z, this program is for the less experienced user. This is a great way to get acclimated to using bookkeeping software. The price for their non-profit edition is one you really can't beat at $49.95. Just click here to go to their main page and click the product link for non-profits. You have the option of either downloading or ordering a CD and it comes with one year of free support. No background in excel is needed for using this program.

So as you can see, there are many different options. You will need to pick you non-profit bookkeeping software according to your needs. The above-mentioned are all great programs and all come with support.

http://www.blackbaud.com/products/fundraising/raisersedge.aspx
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/666465-REG/Intuit_409599_QuickBooks_Premier_Nonprofit_2010.html
http://www.churchmanagementsolutions.com/products/inforequest.htm

Published by Jennifer Bove

I am a parent of three wonderful children and a grandparent of one, so I have plenty of personal experience to share in that area as well as some schooling in early childhood development. I Also have some sc...  View profile

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  • Matthew Austin11/5/2010

    Great write up!

  • Jenny Heart10/1/2010

    Great one!

  • Sandy James9/30/2010

    This is a great topic. Well done.

  • Vonda J. Sines9/30/2010

    Excellent lead sentence.

  • Michael Segers9/30/2010

    Great list of recommended programs.

  • Sally Ann Murphy9/30/2010

    These are great - thanks for the write-up!

  • Sunshine Wilson9/30/2010

    Great info. Thanks

  • Jenny Writer9/30/2010

    Nicely done, Cheers. :)

  • Carol Whyte9/30/2010

    Great information - a lot of work here!

  • Jack Wellman9/30/2010

    What a wonderful resource. I didn't even know that these types of automated booking software programs were available for non-profit.

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