Customer Success Story

How ETCIL Simplified Nonprofit Fund Accounting

East Texas Center for Independent Living switched from Financial Edge to FastFund and improved reporting, fund tracking, and day-to-day financial management.

“I just find FastFund so easy to use, especially compared to Financial Edge.”

ETCIL Results

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Migrated from Financial Edge

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Improved financial reporting accuracy

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Simplified restricted fund tracking

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Reduced reliance on manual workarounds

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Easier day-to-day nonprofit accounting

Customer Snapshot

East Texas Center for Independent Living

See how East Texas Center for Independent Living improved financial reporting, efficiency, and visibility by moving from a complex legacy accounting system to FastFund Accounting.

Organization

East Texas Center for Independent Living (ETCIL)

Industry

Human Services Nonprofit

Location

East Texas

Challenge

Financial Edge was difficult to use, reporting was slow, and staff needed a simpler nonprofit accounting solution.

Solution

FastFund Accounting

Outcome

Improved reporting, faster access to financial data, and greater confidence in day-to-day financial management.

Challenge → Solution → Outcome

From Financial Edge Frustration to Financial Confidence

ETCIL needed a nonprofit accounting solution that was easier to use, provided faster reporting, and helped staff spend less time managing software and more time serving their mission.

The Challenge

ETCIL struggled with a complex accounting system that was difficult to use, time-consuming to navigate, and made financial reporting more cumbersome than it needed to be.

The Solution

FastFund Accounting provided a nonprofit-focused platform with intuitive navigation, powerful reporting tools, and responsive customer support designed specifically for nonprofit organizations.

The Outcome

ETCIL gained faster reporting, improved efficiency, better visibility into financial information, and greater confidence in managing day-to-day accounting operations.

Results & Outcomes

Real Improvements After Switching to FastFund

By moving to FastFund Accounting, ETCIL improved reporting efficiency, simplified day-to-day accounting tasks, and gained greater visibility into its financial operations.

Faster Reporting

Financial reports can now be generated quickly, helping staff and leadership access information when they need it.

Improved Efficiency

Staff spend less time navigating complicated software and more time focusing on mission-critical activities.

Better Financial Visibility

ETCIL gained easier access to the financial information needed for budgeting, planning, and decision-making.

Easy-to-Use Software

FastFund's intuitive design helped reduce frustration and made nonprofit accounting easier to manage.

More Accurate Reporting

Reliable financial reports provide confidence for management, board members, and stakeholders.

Customer for Life

The organization values FastFund's ease of use, responsiveness, and nonprofit focus so highly that they consider themselves customers for life.

Why ETCIL Chose FastFund

A Simpler Nonprofit Accounting Solution

ETCIL chose FastFund Accounting because it offered the ease of use, reporting speed, nonprofit focus, and support they needed without the complexity of their previous system.

Easy to Use

FastFund gave ETCIL a more intuitive accounting system that staff could use with greater confidence.

Better Than Financial Edge

ETCIL found FastFund easier to navigate, faster for reporting, and better suited to their nonprofit accounting needs.

Fast Reporting

Reports generate quickly, helping ETCIL access financial information without unnecessary delays.

Responsive Support

FastFund’s support team helps nonprofit staff get answers quickly and keep their accounting work moving.

Nonprofit Focused

FastFund was built for nonprofit fund accounting, reporting, accountability, and financial management.

Affordable Solution

ETCIL gained nonprofit accounting functionality without the cost and complexity of larger legacy systems.

What Our Customer Had to Say

Customer Testimonial

“I just find FastFund so easy to use, especially compared to Financial Edge. I am LOVING this system! As long as I work here, we are a customer for life!”
Lisa Pastore Finance Director, East Texas Center for Independent Living

Before vs After

The Difference FastFund Made

ETCIL replaced frustrating manual processes and reporting challenges with a nonprofit accounting system designed specifically for their needs.

Before FastFund
After FastFund
Trial balance discrepancies
Accurate financial reports
Manual fund tracking
Simplified fund accounting
Audit preparation challenges
Improved audit readiness
Time-consuming reconciliations
Streamlined accounting processes
Complex software experience
Easy-to-use nonprofit software
Limited visibility into finances
Greater financial confidence

Why Nonprofits Choose FastFund

FastFund helps nonprofits simplify accounting, payroll, fundraising, reporting, and compliance in one integrated cloud-based platform.

Built for Nonprofits

Designed specifically for nonprofit fund accounting, reporting, and accountability.

True Fund Accounting

Track restricted funds, grants, programs, projects, and budgets with confidence.

Grant & Program Tracking

Monitor funding sources, program expenses, and grant activity in real time.

Audit-Ready Reports

Generate nonprofit financial statements and maintain a clear audit trail.

Integrated Platform

Connect accounting, payroll, fundraising, and reporting in one system.

Expert Support

Get onboarding, training, and support from a team that understands nonprofits.

Ready to Simplify Your Nonprofit Accounting?

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✓ Built by Nonprofit Experts ✓ Free Support & Onboarding ✓ Serving Nonprofits for 30+ Years