The person who fills the position of nonprofit treasurer must be a person of great trust and integrity. Before many donors or grant-makers are willing to offer funds to a nonprofit organization, they may request to see the organization’s budget and financial reports. A review of the reports tells them about the organization’s budget constraints and spending habits. Financial reports also indicate the financial health of the organization, regardless of the size of the budget. Treasurers must prepare financial reports that are clear, accurate, and timely, which helps to earn public trust in the organization. While many of a treasurer’s duties involve accounting and banking, an effective nonprofit treasurer is always thinking about how the organization’s finances connect with the overall mission.