3 Numbers Every Charity CEO Should Track Monthly

🎁Download The Charity CEO's Finance Cheat Sheet 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 Feeling unsure when you look at your charity’s finances? You’re not alone, but you can lead with confidence without being a finance expert. In this episode, Aishat breaks down the three essential numbers every charity CEO should track monthly; and the powerful questions to ask your finance lead to avoid surprises and stay in control. This isn’t about spreadsheets. It’s about clarity, confidence, and calm leadership. KEY TAKEAWAY You don’t need to know all the numbers, just the right ones. Tracking 3 numbers monthly gives you clarity and foresight. The most common mistake CEOs make is looking at bank balance without context. Pairing numbers with questions turns data into action. BEST MOMENTS “... cash position. This is your fuel gauge.....” “... Too many CEOs only look at the bank balance, but without context, it's misleading....” "... Don't just ask what's coming in, ask what hasn't...." EPISODE RESOURCES Free Download: The Charity CEO's Finance Cheat Sheet ABOUT YOUR HOST Aishat operates her own bookkeeping and accounting services practice – BAnC Services – 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-profit’s mission. She is the author of Money Solutions for Single Mums and Charity Finance from A to Z – 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 Instagram TikTok