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Originally Posted by Lena So, the big question is:* where to start??

If you're asking "What work should I do?" then let me vent a pet peeve.

If you're an accountant, do you know how to do non-profits & their tax returns? When I volunteered as Treasurer of a very very small 501(c)3 ($35K annual revenue), no full-time self-respecting money-grubbing accountant would touch such a tiny organization. It was actually easier to learn the accounting & taxes than it was to find & supervise someone for the $400-$500 we'd be able to pay. If you're only looking to do a couple hours a month and a couple workdays around tax time (especially with 501(c)3 flexible fiscal years & filing extensions) you'd help a lot of volunteers sleep better at night.

Have you considered small-business or non-profit consulting? A neighbor of ours helps organizations set themselves up, organize their books, and deal with tax issues. She only works with them once or twice a year for a straight hourly rate. It would also be very easy for Peachtree or Quickbooks users at small businesses to swap files with you.

And most of your work-related spending would either be a business expense or a charitable donation...