Application Guide

How to Apply for Request for Proposals: Contracted Bookkeeper

at Take This

🏢 About Take This

Take This is a unique mental health advocacy nonprofit focused specifically on the game industry and community, providing resources, training, and support to improve mental well-being and resilience. With 13 years of impact, they address root causes like stigma, harmful studio culture, and toxicity, making them a vital force in gaming. Working here means contributing to a mission that directly supports the people who make and play games.

About This Role

As a contracted bookkeeper, you will manage Take This's financial records, ensure accurate data, and support management in financial decision-making. This role is crucial for maintaining the organization's financial health and sustainability, enabling them to continue their advocacy work. You'll handle nonprofit-specific accounting tasks like functional expense allocation and net asset classification, directly impacting their ability to serve the gaming community.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reconciling bank statements, categorizing transactions, and allocating expenses to functional categories (program, management, fundraising) in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards. You might also prepare financial reports for management, assist with budget planning, and ensure net assets are properly classified. Regular communication with Take This's leadership would be key to supporting their financial decision-making and maintaining accurate records.

🚀 Application Tools

Generate Cover Letter

AI-powered, tailored for Take This

Interview Prep

Practice questions for this role

🎯 Who Take This Is Looking For

  • 3+ years of nonprofit bookkeeping experience with strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit-specific requirements such as functional expense allocation and net asset classification (with/without donor restrictions).
  • Proven ability to manage books for a nonprofit organization, including preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits.
  • Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and comfort working remotely as an independent contractor or firm.
  • Strong attention to detail, integrity, and a commitment to Take This's mental health mission in the gaming industry.

📝 Tips for Applying to Take This

1

Submit a detailed proposal, not just a resume—outline your approach to managing nonprofit books, including how you'll handle functional expense allocation and net asset classification.

2

Highlight specific nonprofit accounting experience, especially with organizations focused on mental health or gaming, to show alignment with Take This's mission.

3

Include references upfront or be prepared to provide them, as Take This will request references during final selection.

4

Mention your availability to start between October 15 and November 1, 2026, and confirm you can meet the September 30, 2026 proposal deadline.

5

If you're a firm, emphasize your team's collective nonprofit expertise; if an individual, showcase your direct experience and any relevant certifications (e.g., CPB).

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with nonprofit accounting, particularly functional expense allocation and net asset classification, and how you've applied GAAP in previous roles.", "Your understanding of Take This's mission and why you're passionate about supporting a mental health advocacy organization in the gaming industry.", "Concrete examples of how you've helped nonprofits maintain accurate books and supported management in financial decision-making.", 'Your ability to work independently as a contractor, including your communication style and availability for the preferred start date.']

Generate Cover Letter →

🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Take This's website, especially their resources, training programs, and blog, to understand their impact and current initiatives in the gaming mental health space.
  • → Research common financial challenges faced by nonprofits in the gaming industry, such as fluctuating donations or grant management, to tailor your proposal.
  • → Review Take This's recent annual reports or financial statements if available, to understand their financial structure and needs.
  • → Learn about key figures in the organization, such as executive director, to personalize your proposal and show genuine interest.
Visit Take This's Website →

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Can you walk us through your experience with functional expense allocation and net asset classification in a nonprofit setting?
2 How do you ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP in a remote bookkeeping role?
3 Describe a time you helped a nonprofit's management make a financial decision based on your bookkeeping insights.
4 What accounting software are you proficient in, and how do you handle month-end close processes?
5 Why are you interested in working with Take This specifically, and how does our mission resonate with you?
Practice Interview Questions →

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic bookkeeping proposal without addressing nonprofit-specific requirements like functional expense allocation and net asset classification.
  • Failing to demonstrate any knowledge or interest in Take This's mission or the gaming industry, which could signal a lack of fit.
  • Ignoring the proposal format request—simply sending a resume instead of a detailed proposal that outlines your approach and qualifications.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

✓

Offer

Congratulations!

Ready to Apply?

Good luck with your application to Take This!

← Back to Job Listing Apply Now →