What to Include in a Monthly Nonprofit Financial Report

If you’re running a nonprofit, your board and donors expect financial clarity-not just once a year, but every month. A consistent, well-structured financial report helps your organization stay transparent, accountable, and grant-ready.

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Core Components of a Nonprofit Financial Report

1. Profit & Loss (Statement of Activities)

  • Shows income and expenses by program or department
  • Breaks out restricted vs unrestricted activity

2. Fund Balances

  • Lists beginning balance, additions, expenses, and ending balance for each active fund

3. Budget vs Actual Report

  • Compares YTD revenue/expenses against approved annual budget
  • Highlights variances and overages for review

4. Cash Flow Statement

  • Outlines sources and uses of cash for the month
  • Shows liquidity and emergency reserves

5. Notes & Explanations

  • Short commentary on any large swings, one-time events, or budget issues

Test Case

A regional nonprofit with 4 active programs worked with RemoteBooksOnline to implement monthly reporting. Results:

  • Board meeting time cut by 30% with pre-delivered packets
  • Monthly donor newsletter included a financial update summary
  • Stronger financial control and grant application success rate

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FAQs

Do you deliver these reports monthly?

Yes. We send board-ready packets on your preferred schedule.

Can reports be customized for programs or locations?

Absolutely. We segment data by class, department, or fund.

Can you prepare reports for grant applications?

Yes. We’ll compile grant-specific financial summaries on request.

A good nonprofit financial report tells your board everything they need to know. Our nonprofit bookkeeping ensures they’re always ready with accurate monthly reports.

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Learn what a clear, audit-ready nonprofit financial report should look like-then let our experts prepare it monthly.

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