Bookkeeping for Nonprofits Certificate

Nonprofit bookkeeping fundamentally differs from business bookkeeping, and this certificate gives you the specialized knowledge and skills needed to support the financial health of mission‑driven organizations. With nonprofits making up America’s third‑largest workforce, it’s essential to understand how to handle bookkeeping procedures for this unique type of organization.

Across three integrated courses, you’ll build a strong foundation in how nonprofits operate, how their finances are structured, and how to maintain accurate, transparent records. You’ll delve into fund accounting, learn how to record transactions with a focus on how money flows into a nonprofit, and understand how to track the spending of those funds in alignment with donor intent and regulatory requirements. You’ll also become proficient in preparing the key financial statements specific to nonprofits—the Statement of Activities, Statement of Financial Position, and Statement of Functional Expenses—as well as a Cash Flow Statement.

By the end of the certificate, you’ll be equipped with the core bookkeeping practices nonprofits rely on to stay compliant, accountable, and financially sustainable.