Frequently Asked Questions About FastFund

Fund accounting is a specialized accounting method used by nonprofits to track resources according to donor restrictions, grant requirements, programs, projects, and organizational purposes. It helps ensure accountability and transparency.

Nonprofits must demonstrate how funds are received, restricted, spent, and reported. Fund accounting allows organizations to properly track restricted and unrestricted funds while meeting donor, grantor, board, and audit requirements.

FastFund allows nonprofits to track restricted funds separately from unrestricted funds while maintaining complete visibility into balances, transactions, revenues, and expenses associated with each fund.

Yes. FastFund enables nonprofits to track grants, grant budgets, expenses, revenues, reimbursements, and reporting requirements. Grant activity can be reported independently or combined with other organizational reporting.

Yes. FastFund supports reporting by fund, program, grant, department, project, location, and other dimensions, giving nonprofits greater visibility into organizational performance.

FastFund includes true nonprofit fund accounting built into the software. Unlike QuickBooks, nonprofits do not need workarounds, duplicate entries, or complex customizations to track restricted funds and grants.

Yes. FastFund Payroll is fully integrated with FastFund Accounting, allowing nonprofits to manage payroll, employee records, direct deposit, tax reporting, and payroll allocations from a single platform.

Yes. FastFund Payroll allows payroll expenses to be allocated across multiple funds, grants, programs, departments, and projects, helping nonprofits maintain accurate financial reporting and grant compliance.

Yes. FastFund Payroll supports direct deposit processing, helping nonprofits streamline payroll administration and improve employee convenience.

Yes. FastFund Payroll supports payroll tax reporting and can generate common payroll forms and reports required by nonprofits and government agencies.

Yes. Payroll transactions automatically flow into FastFund Accounting, reducing duplicate data entry and ensuring payroll expenses are reflected accurately in financial reports.

Yes. FastFund Payroll supports organizations of various sizes and can accommodate different employee classifications, compensation structures, and payroll schedules.

Yes. Payroll expenses can be tracked and reported by grant, fund, program, department, location, or project, providing detailed reporting for management, auditors, and grantors.

FastFund Payroll helps nonprofits maintain accurate payroll records, support tax reporting requirements, allocate payroll correctly, and provide documentation needed for audits and compliance reviews.

Yes. FastFund Online is a cloud-based nonprofit software platform that can be accessed securely from any location with an internet connection.

Yes. Because FastFund Online runs in a web browser, it works on Windows, Mac, and other devices without requiring special software installation.

FastFund Online uses modern cloud security practices, secure connections, user permissions, and automated backups to help protect nonprofit financial and donor data.

Yes. FastFund Online includes automated cloud backups, helping organizations protect critical accounting, payroll, and fundraising information.

Yes. FastFund supports multiple users with configurable permissions, allowing organizations to control access based on job responsibilities.

FastFund offers affordable nonprofit pricing based on the modules selected and the needs of your organization. Visit our pricing page for pricing and packages. Packages start at $50 per month. Purchase what you need.

Yes. FastFund customers have access to onboarding assistance, training resources, webinars, documentation, and educational materials designed specifically for nonprofits.

Araize provides responsive customer support from nonprofit software specialists who understand nonprofit accounting, payroll, fundraising, and reporting requirements.

Implementation timelines vary based on organization size and requirements. Many nonprofits can be up and running quickly with the help of Araize onboarding and support resources.

Yes. Nonprofits can request a live demonstration and start a free trial to evaluate FastFund Accounting, Payroll, and Fundraising before making a decision.