Carrack Public Resource Library
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Articles by Carrack
Research, Transparency & Due Diligence
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Find nonprofits, foundations, funding data, and peer comparisons.
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Nonprofit profiles, IRS data, grantmaker research, and transparency tools.
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Financial health, accountability, and impact ratings.
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Free access to Form 990s and nonprofit filings.
Accounting, Compliance & Governance
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Compliance, governance, HR, and state-by-state nonprofit guidance.
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Official IRS guidance, filings, and compliance rules
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Free courses on finance, fundraising, leadership, and operations.
HR & People Management Software
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BambooHR helps nonprofits manage employee records, onboarding, and performance tracking in one centralized system
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Rippling combines HR, payroll, and IT management into one platform, making it ideal for nonprofits
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Zenefits streamlines HR, benefits, and compliance tasks for nonprofits looking to reduce administrative burden
Expense Management & AP
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BILL (formerly Bill.com) automates accounts payable, approvals, and payments for nonprofits needing strong internal controls
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Ramp offers expense management, corporate cards, and real-time spend controls with nonprofit eligibility
The Public Resources page is a curated collection of trusted tools, platforms, and educational resources designed to help nonprofits operate more efficiently, transparently, and sustainably. From accounting, payroll, HR, and donor management software to research, compliance, fundraising, and technology discounts, these resources reflect solutions we commonly see succeed across nonprofit organizations. Because every nonprofit’s structure, funding mix, and reporting needs are different, we encourage organizations to reach out to Carrack Accounting Services for personalized recommendations—our team is always happy to help evaluate tools, suggest best-fit software, and ensure systems align with your financial and operational goals.
Technology, Software & Discounts
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Deep discounts on software, hardware, and services for nonprofits.
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Free and discounted Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud tools.
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Google Workspace, Ad Grants, YouTube tools, and more.
Marketing, Strategy & Operations
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Free premium design tools for nonprofits.
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Free courses on finance, fundraising, leadership, and operations.
Accounting Software
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QuickBooks Online is the most widely used accounting platform for nonprofits, supporting class and fund tracking with nonprofit discounts
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Aplos is built specifically for nonprofits, offering true fund accounting, donation tracking, and nonprofit-ready reporting
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Xero provides cloud-based accounting with strong integrations and clean reporting for nonprofits that prefer a modern UI
Time Tracking and Planning
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Toggl Track provides easy time tracking for nonprofits managing grants, programs, or staff allocations across projects
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Asana helps nonprofit teams manage projects, deadlines, and cross-functional work with discounted nonprofit plans
Grants, Funding & Fundraising
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Grant listings, funder research, and proposal tools.
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Grant prospecting, tracking, and deadline management.
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Comprehensive foundation and grantmaker data (paid, but gold standard).
Payroll
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Gusto provides simple payroll, tax filings, and benefits administration for nonprofits and small teams.
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ADP offers scalable payroll, HR, and compliance solutions suitable for growing nonprofits
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Paychex delivers payroll processing and HR compliance support tailored for nonprofits and mid-sized organizations
CRM & Donor Management
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Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud offers powerful donor, program, and grant management through deeply customizable CRM tools
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Bloomerang focuses on donor retention and engagement with easy-to-use fundraising and CRM tools for nonprofits
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Kindful is a lightweight donor CRM designed for small to mid-sized nonprofits that need clean donor data and integrations