How to Integrate CiviCRM with QuickBooks?

• 03 October 2025
• QuickBooks
• Written by George Dockrell

CiviCRM stands out as a powerful, open-source, web-based constituent relationship management (CRM) system, specifically designed to meet the needs of nonprofits, NGOs, and advocacy groups. Whether you’re managing donors, volunteers, or event participants, CiviCRM provides a comprehensive platform to streamline operations, track interactions, and enhance engagement. Its feature set includes contact management, fundraising, event and membership management, as well as advocacy and volunteer tracking. These tools help organizations build stronger relationships with their supporters and optimize their operations to achieve their mission more effectively.

One of CiviCRM’s key strengths is its flexibility, enabling seamless integration with other critical business systems. For organizations using QuickBooks for accounting, the CiviCRM-QuickBooks integration makes managing finances even more efficient. With this integration, contributions are automatically synchronized between the two platforms, saving valuable time and eliminating the need for manual data entry. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to integrate CiviCRM with QuickBooks, ensuring a smooth flow of information between your CRM and accounting system, all while enhancing your organization’s financial management.

Benefits of Integrating CiviCRM with QuickBooks

Integrating CiviCRM with QuickBooks offers a range of advantages that can transform how nonprofit organizations manage their finances and operations:

• Reduced Data Entry and Improved Accuracy: Automates financial data transfers between CiviCRM and QuickBooks, reducing manual input and the potential for errors. This ensures consistent, accurate data across both platforms.
• Streamlined Financial Processes: Automates the creation of invoices and payment recordings in QuickBooks directly from CiviCRM data, simplifying financial reconciliation and improving reporting accuracy.
• Enhanced Efficiency: Saves time by eliminating repetitive tasks, allowing staff to focus on core activities like fundraising and supporter engagement rather than manual data entry.
• Improved Financial Oversight: Provides real-time, accurate financial data that enables better decision-making and a clearer view of the organization’s financial health.
• Enhanced Donor Stewardship: Supports timely donation acknowledgements and receipt issuances, while offering deeper insights into donor history for more meaningful communication and relationship-building.

Integrating CiviCRM with QuickBooks enhances operational efficiency, strengthens financial management, and improves the donor experience, ultimately driving better outcomes for nonprofit organizations.

How to Integrate CiviCRM with QuickBooks?

The steps to integrate CiviCRM with QuickBooks Online are outlined below.

1. Ensure that CiviContribute is enabled in CiviCRM.
2. Download the latest version of CiviQuickBooks from GitHub and unzip it into the CiviCRM extension directory. Additionally, download and enable the Account Sync extension.
3. After enabling both extensions, navigate to the QuickBooks menu in CiviCRM’s Administer section.
4. Create a developer account on Intuit Developer Portal, generate OAuth 2.0 keys, and paste them into the CiviQuickBooks Online Settings page in CiviCRM.
5. Click the Authorize link in CiviCRM to authenticate and connect the QuickBooks Online account.
6. Link QuickBooks products/services to corresponding CiviCRM financial accounts and ensure proper tax account mapping for correct synchronization.
7. Depending on the region (AU or US), configure tax accounts and map them to the financial accounts in CiviCRM.
8. If testing, set the integration to use the Development environment, switching to Production when ready.

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