Erick O

Finance & Grants Consultant

Self Employed

Jun 2025 - Present • 1 yr 1 mo

Provide full-cycle bookkeeping and financial management services to US-based nonprofit organizations, working remotely from Kenya. Perform monthly bank reconciliations, prepare monthly financial statements, and build program and operating budgets — including a $3M annual operating budget for one client. Set up and manage QuickBooks Online with nonprofit-appropriate charts of accounts for restricted fund tracking, ensuring clean, audit-ready books that meet the standards expected by funders and auditors. Bring 10+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Kenyatta University, and a CPA certification. Current clients include World Water Solutions (a Native-led 501(c)(3) in Hawai'i), the Isle of Wight Community Food Pantry (Virginia), and Family 4 Eternity (Virginia). In addition to core financial management, provide grant research and grant writing support as part of a broader nonprofit consulting practice. Draft grant applications and letters of inquiry for funders such as the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, Roy A. Hunt Foundation, DRK Foundation, Patagonia, Wawa Foundation, Costco, Target, and The Pollination Project. Resolved a critical 501(c)(3) eligibility issue and managed SAM.gov federal registration for a client, protecting eligibility for federal and private funding. Also support nonprofit board governance, drafting formal consulting agreements and governance documentation. Known for accurate, honest financial and grant language — flagging eligibility risks and data gaps rather than overstating organizational capacity.