Teaching Paper: Selecting Financial Management Software for Non-Profit Organizations
A Practical Guide to Evaluating Features, Costs, and Usability for Effective Financial Governance
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-fnmnbstprtl-tp-06
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About the Paper
Selecting appropriate financial management software can transform non-profit operations, improving accuracy, efficiency, and transparency. This Teaching Paper provides a structured framework for evaluating software options, focusing on features, costs, usability, and scalability. It examines key functions such as budgeting, reporting, and integration, alongside pricing models and long-term sustainability. A case study from a small education NGO in the Philippines illustrates the process of comparing three software options, weighing pros and cons, and implementing the most suitable choice. Practical tips, reflection questions, and real-world insights equip finance officers, managers, and boards with tools to make informed, cost-effective decisions that strengthen financial governance and accountability.
Key Topics
- Essential features of non-profit financial software
- Budgeting, reporting, and donor integration tools
- Cost structures and long-term affordability
- Pros and cons of common software options
- Usability, scalability, and workflow alignment
- Technology adoption for financial governance
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Selecting Financial Management Software for Non-Profit Organizations: A Practical Guide to Evaluating Features, Costs, and Usability for Effective Financial Governance. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-fnmnbstprtl-tp-06
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