U.S. Bank research found that 82% of small business failures are caused by cash flow problems — not lack of customers, not bad products, just money arriving too late to cover expenses. This To Do List For Nonprofit shows you exactly when money comes in and when it goes out.

What’s inside this To Do List For Nonprofit template

• Weekly cash in and cash out — see the real movement of money, not just profit on paper
• 30, 60, and 90-day forward forecast — know what your bank balance will be before it happens
• Accounts receivable tracker — outstanding invoices listed by due date so nothing is forgotten
• Accounts payable tracker — upcoming supplier payments planned against available cash

How to use this To Do List For Nonprofit template

1. Get access using the button above, then copy it to your Drive.
2. Set up your income categories — recurring, project-based, and occasional revenue separately.
3. Enter all fixed outgoings first so the baseline cash position is always accurate.
4. Update actuals each week as invoices are paid and bills are settled.
5. Use the variance column to understand why forecast and actual differ, and improve next month’s accuracy.

Why Google Sheets for To Do List For Nonprofit?

For businesses turning over under €1M, the complexity of dedicated cash flow software rarely justifies the cost. This template covers 95% of what those tools do, for free, with the added benefit that you understand every formula because you can see it.

Frequently asked questions

Can my accountant access this?

Yes. Share the Google Sheets link with view access and your accountant sees the same live forecast you do. No file sending, no version confusion.

What is the difference between cash flow and profit?

Profit is revenue minus costs on paper. Cash flow is the actual money in your account. A business can be profitable but cash-flow negative if customers pay late — this template tracks the cash, not the paper profit.

How accurate will my forecast be?

As accurate as the assumptions you put in. The template includes a variance column so you can compare forecast to actual each week and improve the accuracy of future predictions over time.