Mary Girsch-Bock is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago. She began her career as accountant and later made the switch to writing full time, concentrating on business and technology, with a focus on small business. A former QuickBooks beta tester, Mary has been a featured regular contributor to CPA Practice Advisor since 2002, and she has also been published in The Motley Fool, The Blueprint, and Property Manager.com. She currently writes a monthly accounting and technology-related blog for PLANERGY, and ghostwrites several blogs for various software companies.
July 23, 2018
One of the most common misconceptions is that nonprofit software is only useful for larger organizations; that smaller nonprofits can easily use standard accounting software. The truth is, while the needs of smaller nonprofits are less complicated ...
July 23, 2018
Intuit QuickBooks Online – Nonprofit Version www.intuit.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. QuickBooks Online’s Nonprofit Edition is best suited for smaller nonprofit organizations that don’t have complex fund accounting needs. QuickBooks Online is available in four versions; Self-Employed, Simple Start, Essentials, and Plus, with each edition offering increased system functionality. The newest...…
July 23, 2018
FUND E-Z Nonprofit Accounting www.fundez.com 877-696-0900 From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. FUND E-Z is well suited for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations. Typically installed on premise on desktop or network computers, FUND E-Z now offers cloud hosting as well. FUND E-Z is available in two versions; Basic and Pro, with smaller nonprofits...…
July 23, 2018
Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT 843-654-2175 www.blackbaud.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT is well suited for mid-sized nonprofit organizations and government entities that require a comprehensive financial management application. Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT is cloud-based and can also be accessed from a smart phone or tablet for true anytime/anywhere...…
July 23, 2018
GMS Nonprofit and Governmental Accounting Grants Management Systems www.gmsactg.com 800-933-3501 From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. GMS Accounting and Financial Management / Reporting System is designed from the ground up for nonprofits and public entities that require accounting for contracts, grants, and related program activity, making it a good fit for organizations that...…
July 23, 2018
Serenic Navigator 877-737-3642 www.serenic.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Serenic Navigator from Serenic Software is a robust financial software application designed for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations, NGO’s, and government entities. Serenic Navigator features a core financial application along with numerous add-on applications that expand the functionality of the product immensely. Serenic...…
July 23, 2018
FastFund Nonprofit Accounting Araize Inc. www.araize.com 800-745-4037 From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. FastFund Nonprofit Accounting from Araize is well suited for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations. FastFund is available exclusively on the cloud, offering the convenience of anytime/anywhere convenience along with an affordable price. FastFund is available in two versions; Standard and...…
July 23, 2018
Denali FUND Nonprofit Accounting Cougar Mountain Software www.cougarmtn.com 800-388-30385 From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Denali FUND Nonprofit Accounting from Cougar Mountain Software is well suited for small to mid-sized organizations. Denali FUND is available in three versions; Basecamp, Ascent, and Summit, with smaller users able to easily scale up to a more...…
July 23, 2018
Abila MIP Advance Fund Accounting 800-811-0961 www.abila.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. MIP Advance from Abila is cloud-based fund accounting software that is a good fit for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations and government entities. Users can also download the mobile app for mobile system access. The 2018 of MIP Advance offers...…
July 23, 2018
Xero 800-411-XERO www.Xero.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Xero is a good fit for smaller nonprofit organizations that are looking to move to financial management software. While Xero is not designed for nonprofit organizations, it can be used in nonprofit organizations that do not need to manage multiple funds, grants, or projects....…
July 23, 2018
Tangicloud for Nonprofits & Government www.tangicloud.com 877-786-9604 From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Tangicloud for Nonprofits & Government was launched in 2016, offering a suite of fund accounting applications designed for mid-sized to large nonprofits that are looking for a more robust fund accounting system. Built using Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Tangicloud offers several...…
July 23, 2018
Aplos Fund Accounting Aplos Software 888-274-1316 www.aplossoftware.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Aplos Fund Accounting is a cloud-based fund accounting program designed for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations. Aplos works on both Windows and Mac platforms and contains a user-friendly interface for easy system navigation. Scalable, Aplos is available in three versions;...…
