The Nonprofit Bookkeeper

Kate Brown, a system accountant with over two decades of experience in the charity sector speaks to Aishat about transitioning from management accountant to system accountant, her experience running her own company, and her decision to return to employment. We also explored the challenges of technology adoption in the charity sector and the importance of balancing stability with innovation. Kate s...

Poncelet Ileleji, the CEO of Jokkolabs, an international not-for-profit initiative. is an esteemed advocate for digital inclusion in Africa and has made significant contributions to connecting people to the internet and using tech as a force for good. Together we dive into the intersection of technology, money management, and social change. Poncelet talks about Jokkolab’s mission, the focus on sol...

In this episode, Aishat speaks with Helen Armstrong, a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (the largest bookkeeping institute in the world) - ICB. Helen “The Boss Bookkeeper” runs Priority Business Services, winner of ICB’s 2023 Small Practice of the Year . We discuss the intersection of faith and finance within nonprofit organizations, particularly churches. Helen shares her journey...

In this episode, your host, Aishat, flips the script by becoming the interviewee. During the conversation, Aishat shares her extensive journey of more than two decades of employment in the nonprofit sector and details her experiences in finance and operations. She recounts how a week-long assignment evolved into a decade-long career and progressing from an entry-level finance role to high-level ma...

Welcome to "The Nonprofit Bookkeeper," where we delve into the inner workings of nonprofits. Join your host, Aishat, as she reveals the often unseen contributions of the heroes who ensure the fulfillment of a nonprofit's mission and offers valuable tips on nonprofit financial management.