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đDownload: The Trustee's Budget Review Checklist
Grab your copy of my book Charity Finance from A - Z
Check out ExpensePlus and sign up for a month's free trial and 10% off your first year's subscription, using my referral link http://expenseplus.co.uk/r/AI-BANC
Welcome to Day 3 of Money Matters for Boards, the Trusteesâ Week series on The Nonprofit Bookkeeper. In this episode, Aishat moves from reading numbers to shaping them; because a good budget isnât just about maths, itâs about meaning.
Too often, budgets are approved in the final five minutes of a board meeting, but theyâre one of the most powerful tools trustees have. They translate strategy into numbers and values into action.
From asking the right questions to spotting red flags, this episode guides trustees through how to review, challenge, and approve budgets with confidence, turning spreadsheets into stories of mission and impact.
KEY TAKEAWAY
- A budget is a story, not a spreadsheet.
- Ask the right questions.
- Challenge with curiosity.
- Budgets evolve; review regularly.
BEST MOMENTS
âI suppose our values didnât make it into the spreadsheet.â
âThereâs a difference between a budget and a wishlist.â
âChallenge done well builds trust.â
âYouâre not just balancing columns â youâre balancing vision with viability.â
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Aishat operates her own bookkeeping and accounting services practice âBAnC Services â 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, while also shining a light on the often unseen and unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profitâs mission.
She is the author of Charity Finance from A to Zâ â a practical guide designed to demystify finance for those working in the charity sector.
Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers in navigating financial challenges and champions financial literacy among young Black adults. She thrives in conversations about money, empowerment, and purposeful work.
Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.uk
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đDownload: The Trustee's Budget Review Checklist
Grab your copy of my book Charity Finance from A - Z
Check out ExpensePlus and sign up for a month's free trial and 10% off your first year's subscription, using my referral link http://expenseplus.co.uk/r/AI-BANC
Welcome to Day 3 of Money Matters for Boards, the Trusteesâ Week series on The Nonprofit Bookkeeper. In this episode, Aishat moves from reading numbers to shaping them; because a good budget isnât just about maths, itâs about meaning.
Too often, budgets are approved in the final five minutes of a board meeting, but theyâre one of the most powerful tools trustees have. They translate strategy into numbers and values into action.
From asking the right questions to spotting red flags, this episode guides trustees through how to review, challenge, and approve budgets with confidence, turning spreadsheets into stories of mission and impact.
KEY TAKEAWAY
- A budget is a story, not a spreadsheet.
- Ask the right questions.
- Challenge with curiosity.
- Budgets evolve; review regularly.
BEST MOMENTS
âI suppose our values didnât make it into the spreadsheet.â
âThereâs a difference between a budget and a wishlist.â
âChallenge done well builds trust.â
âYouâre not just balancing columns â youâre balancing vision with viability.â
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Aishat operates her own bookkeeping and accounting services practice âBAnC Services â 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, while also shining a light on the often unseen and unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profitâs mission.
She is the author of Charity Finance from A to Zâ â a practical guide designed to demystify finance for those working in the charity sector.
Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers in navigating financial challenges and champions financial literacy among young Black adults. She thrives in conversations about money, empowerment, and purposeful work.
Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.uk
CONNECT
TikTok