On "The Nonprofit Bookkeeper," with support from my guests, we'll explore the intricacies of establishing nonprofits, uncover the driving forces behind their creation, and shine a light on the often overlooked heroes who uphold the mission's delivery.
Expect insightful tips for nonprofit success, including specialised episodes on financial management designed for the nonprofit number ninjas.
In this episode, Aishat highlights signs that indicate it's time to hire a bookkeeper! such a She shares some of the work a bookkeeper can help with, including financial management, tracking restricted funds, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Aishat also emphasizes the need for a bookkeeper who understands the unique needs of nonprofits and can communicate clearly. She recommends BAnC Services as a partner for nonprofit bookkeeping. KEY TAKEAWAYS Balancing financial management and marketing is key to nonprofit success. Signs that it's time to hire a bookkeeper include a growing paperwork load and receiving multiple grants. A bookkeeper can help with financial management, tracking restricted funds, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Look for a bookkeeper who understands the unique needs of nonprofits and can communicate clearly. 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; and shines a light on the often unseen & unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profit’s mission. Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers with navigating financial management challenges and is the author of "Money Solutions for Single Mums". She also champions financial literacy among young black adults and thrives in discussions about money management. Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.uk CONNECT Instagram TikTok
In this episode of the week long anniversary series, Aishat shares three key lessons she has learned over the three years of running BAnC Services, a bookkeeping and accounting practice that works predominantly with nonprofits and individual. She concludes the series with this episode by sharing three quotes that capture the essence of of BAnCServices' journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS Persistence and consistency are crucial in reaching goals. Building a trusted community and giving back yield valuable results. Marketing and visibility are essential for growth and sustainability. People buy from people they know like and trust The results of marketing initiatives is not instant 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; and shines a light on the often unseen & unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profit’s mission. Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers with navigating financial management challenges and is the author of "Money Solutions for Single Mums". She also champions financial literacy among young black adults and thrives in discussions about money management. Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.uk CONNECT Instagram TikTok
In this episode of our business anniversary series, I shine a light on Culture Community, a Saturday school for children aged 8 to 16 that focuses on black history, culture, and traditions. Culture Community provides a safe space for children to discuss their feelings. offers lessons on black leaders and inspirational figures, along with engaging activities and games. I sit down with the Founder, Precious Graham, to discuss her inspiration for starting the school, the challenges they’ve faced, and their many accomplishments. Precious also shares why they "keep it moving" despite obstacles, her vision for the future of Culture Community, and the partnership between Culture Community and BAnC Services. Precious explains Kwanzaa (one of their planned activities) the way she has experienced it, as the celebration of Christmas by Rastafarians, though google explains it as an African American celebration. Tune in to learn more about this vibrant Black Saturday School and the enriching experiences it offers for your child. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anyone that wants to learn about black history is able to come along. BEST MOMENTS “… there may be days when you create something and two people turn up, no matter how many people turn up. You always have to show up, you always have to give them the best experience…” “… our team is ready to go. Like, we're always ready to pounce, We're not scared of any challenges. We're just ready to roar, let's say that..”. … you have to always think, in order for this to work, you need to still have finances coming in and then you're able to give out more…”. "A lot of the children always say to us, we love Culture Community because we feel like we're being listened to. It's not like typical school..." EPISODE RESOURCES Find out more: https://www.culturecommunity.co.uk/ Connect: https://www.instagram.com/culturecommunitycic/?hl=en Follow: https://www.facebook.com/CultureCommunity21/ 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; and shines a light on the often unseen & unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profit’s mission. Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers with navigating financial management challenges and is the author of "Money Solutions for Single Mums". She also champions financial literacy among young black adults and thrives in discussions about money management. Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.uk CONNECT Instagram TikTok
In this episode, the host, Aishat speaks about BAnC Services the bookkeeping and accounting practice she founded. As BAnC Services celebrates its third anniversary, she reflects on its journey, talks about plans for the future, for The Nonprofit Bookkeeper and for BAnC Services. Aishat also expresses gratitude to clients, mentors, and supporters who have been instrumental in the practice's growth. 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; and shines a light on the often unseen & unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profit’s mission. Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers with navigating financial management challenges and is the author of "Money Solutions for Single Mums". She also champions financial literacy among young black adults and thrives in discussions about money management. Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.uk CONNECT Instagram TikTok
IIn the first episode of our business anniversary series, we shine a light on Allia Impact. Two years after completing their program, BAnC Services is still reaping the benefits I speak to Marina Pritchard, Program Manager at Allia Impact about their work supporting social enterprises and charities. Marina describes Allia‘s work supporting individuals and groups looking to start or grow their own impact organizations. She also talks about Allia’s focus on providing free support and coaching to social entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey. Marina highlights the importance of collaboration, compassion, and resilience in the social impact space and the value of building connections with like-minded organizations. Listen to this episode to hear about an Allia program could be of value to you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Compassion and understanding are important qualities for social impact leaders. Acting with kindness and making people feel valued is essential, as people won't forget how you made them feel. Every person you meet is an opportunity to grow and learn. Confidence and self-belief are key challenges for social entrepreneurs, and having a support network is crucial. Diversifying revenue streams and finding alternative ways of generating funds are important for the sustainability of social enterprises. BEST MOMENTS "Every person you meet is an opportunity to grow and learn." "Collaboration over competition." "Act with kindness and understanding, as people won't forget how you made them feel." EPISODE RESOURCES Connect with Marina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-pritchard/ Find out about Allia's programs: https://futurebusinesscentre.co.uk/our-programmes/ 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; and shines a light on the often unseen & unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profit’s mission. Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers with navigating financial management challenges and is the author of "Money Solutions for Single Mums". She also champions financial literacy among young black adults and thrives in discussions about money management. Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.uk CONNECT Instagram TikTok