Quickbooks for Non-profit Making Organizations Training Course
Course Overview
| Course Title | Quickbooks for Non-profit Making Organizations Training Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
| Duration | 5 days |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Course Overview:
This 5-day course offered at T4D is tailored to help non-profit organizations leverage QuickBooks for effective financial management, tracking donations, grants, and expenses, and generating essential reports for compliance and transparency. Participants will learn to set up and customize QuickBooks to meet the unique financial tracking and reporting requirements of non-profit entities. The course includes hands-on exercises, guiding participants through accounting workflows, budget management, and reporting to support sound financial oversight and donor accountability.
Course Duration:
5 Days
Target Audience:
- Non-profit finance officers and managers
- Accounting staff in non-profit organizations
- Administrators and program managers involved in budgeting and finance
- Non-profit board members with financial oversight responsibilities
- Individuals interested in managing finances in the non-profit sector
Personal Impact:
- Gain practical skills in QuickBooks for accurate and efficient accounting.
- Understand non-profit-specific features for tracking donations and grants.
- Improve budgeting and financial oversight to support program goals.
Organizational Impact:
- Strengthen transparency and accountability in financial reporting.
- Enhance resource allocation and donor management through effective tracking.
- Support compliance with non-profit regulatory and donor requirements.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Set up QuickBooks for non-profit accounting, including fund and grant tracking.
- Use QuickBooks to record donations, grants, and restricted funds.
- Generate reports for donors, management, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage budgeting, expense tracking, and financial oversight with QuickBooks.
- Customize QuickBooks features to support non-profit financial management needs.
Course Modules
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to QuickBooks for Non-Profits
- Overview of QuickBooks and its features for non-profit organizations
- Setting up accounts, funds, and cost centers
- Customizing QuickBooks to track donations, grants, and restricted funds
- Practical Exercise: Setting up a chart of accounts tailored for non-profit activities
Module 2: Tracking Donations, Grants, and Restricted Funds
- Recording and managing donation and grant income
- Allocating funds to specific programs and projects
- Managing restricted vs. unrestricted funds
- Case Study: Managing donor and grant contributions in QuickBooks
Module 3: Budgeting and Expense Management
- Creating budgets for non-profit projects and programs
- Tracking and reporting on expenses relative to budgets
- Forecasting and adjusting budgets for program sustainability
- Practical Exercise: Developing a program budget and expense tracking system
Module 4: Financial Reporting for Non-Profits
- Generating financial statements, donor reports, and grant reports
- Preparing program-specific and overall financial reports
- Compliance reporting for regulatory bodies and grantors
- Case Study: Preparing a donor-specific financial report using QuickBooks
Module 5: Best Practices and Customization
- Best practices for non-profit financial management and QuickBooks use
- Integrating QuickBooks with other non-profit tools (e.g., donor management software)
- Ensuring data accuracy, security, and backup
- Real-life Project: Setting up and customizing QuickBooks for a non-profit financial scenario
Course Administration
Methodology
Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].
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