Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2010

In our quest to shine a light on shine a light on what's going on in green IT for nonprofits, libraries, and really anyone running or working in a small to medium sized office, we'd be remiss to not call some attention to a new book by UK-based author, Mark O'Neill called Green IT for Sustainable Business Practice.

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IT Budget Management Nonprofit 57

Grant Geek

MARCH 1, 2022

Everything you need to know to develop a brilliant grant proposal budget. A grant proposal budget outlines your intended expenses if you are awarded the grant funding, specific to the project or program stated in your proposal. One of the most important elements within the application is the Project Budget and Budget Justification.

Budget 52

Budget Indirect Cost Indirect Subaward 52

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Download this comprehensive resource for the latest best practices for budgeting, closing books, audits, managing payroll, compliance, and much more. The best accounting eBook for your team is here!

Budget 98

Budget Nonprofit Management 98

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 19, 2023

Download this comprehensive accounting eBook for the latest best practices for budgeting, closing books, audits, managing payroll, compliance, and much more. Set your team up for success!

Budget 97

Budget Management 97

Library Grants

JUNE 7, 2024

Deadline: February 15-September 1, 2024 Lois Lenski, children’s book author and 1946 Newbery medalist for Strawberry Girl, had a life-long concern that all children have access to good books. The grants are for purchasing books published for preschoolers through grade 8.

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LOI Grants Grant Publishing 40

Library Grants

MARCH 2, 2023

Deadline: April 13, 2023 The National Book Foundation Teacher Fellowship supports and celebrates 6th-12th grade teachers using innovative methods to make reading for pleasure a part of their students’ school day experience, and aims to: Support classroom activities that have a direct impact on the development of students as lifelong readers Celebrate (..)

Award 40

Award Grants Grant Application 40

Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

And, of course, there are countless courses you can take online, videos to watch, and even books on the subject. Budget: Your writer needs full access to your books in most cases. Without a solid budget in place, no grant application will be a winner. Budget: Your writer needs full access to your books in most cases.

Consulting 117

Consulting Consulting Consultant Grants 117

Candid

JULY 5, 2023

Budgets tightened, conferences were cancelled, and networking events moved to less engaging virtual formats. Remote teams can refocus on development by sharing resources, finding budget-friendly ways to grow together, and taking advantage of internal opportunities. A book club is another budget- and remote-friendly option.

Conference 105

Conference Budget Calendar Policy 105

Candid

JULY 31, 2024

Teachers know how to support students but need help Teachers have a unique on-the-ground understanding of what their students need to thrive, from classroom basics like pencils and paper to books, science equipment, and laptops for digital coursework.

Burnout 111

Burnout Government Education Engineering 111

Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints. Learn at your own pace, even without a budget Even with a budget of $0, you can build your fundraising skills by learning online. Another way to learn collaboratively is to form a “book-ish club.”

Proposal Writing 98

Proposal Writing Fundraising Proposal Budget 98

Library Grants

JULY 11, 2023

Annual Deadline: September 1, 2023 Lois Lenski, children’s book author and 1946 Newbery medalist for Strawberry Girl, had a life-long concern that all children have access to good books. The grants are for purchasing books published for preschoolers through grade 8.

LOI 40

LOI Grants Grant Publishing 40

Blackbaud

MAY 3, 2024

Fund accounting software with sub-fund capabilities makes it easy to manage multiple budget scenarios, understand encumbrances, and automate your internal controls for the highest level of accuracy and transparency. Separate budgets and multi-scenario budgets With dynamic funding and multiple lines of service, your budget is never final.

Funding 85

Funding Budget Software Grants 85

Library Grants

JANUARY 30, 2024

Deadlines: Annually, April 1 and October 1 The Pilcrow Foundation's mission is to provide new, quality, hardcover children's books to rural public libraries across the United States. area, with a limited operating budget and an active children’s department, and raise $200-$400 through a local sponsor.

Grants 40

Grants Grant Retail Budget 40

Candid

MAY 13, 2021

Manage budgets based on multiple projects. Delay in expense submission can also force accounting closing books late and missing out on auditing errors. Making it possible to define a project’s budget and limit expenses by category to ensure expenses are within the allocated budget.

Software 111

Software Management Policy Policies 111

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

You can review nonprofits’ tax returns on GuideStar to find out more about their budgets, expenses, and how much top salaried employees are paid. On-demand trainings can be taken any time, with recent topics including fostering an inclusive culture , finding funding , and writing grant proposal budgets. Philanthropy News Digest .

Letter Of Inquiry 119

Letter Of Inquiry Nonprofit Proposal Training 119

AmpliFund

APRIL 30, 2024

Provides Insight into Performance Metrics & Grant Activities Budgets can be tight, and one of the common reasons I hear from organizations that they delay or avoid the purchase of a GMS is that they plan to use the GMS module within their ERP system. I hope you will book a demo with us today. Brittani Ellis Sr.

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Grant Management Software Grant Management Amplifund Software 100

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Read Books Books are a cost-effective and impactful way to gain knowledge from subject matter experts. For grant writers, books offer a treasure trove of strategies and techniques to refine your craft. is designedto meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations. Let's chat here.

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Grant Writing Grants Grant Mentor 52

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Most profitable school fundraising ideas Driving a high return on investment (ROI) with your fundraising efforts is crucial to earning money for your school while staying on budget. Raffles You can host a raffle at any time and with almost any budget. Offer prizes for most books read per grade or class.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Donation Education Award 98

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. It might be better, since your Accounting is critically important, to spend the money on a paid contractor to tend to your books. There are a few reasons for this.

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IT Budget Nonprofit Software 98

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

However, program expenses can vary widely—an education-focused nonprofit may include the cost of books and supplies for after-school tutoring in their program expenses, while an animal shelter might incur dog grooming, training, and veterinary expenses. Net assets.

Liability 147

Liability Nonprofit Funding Budget 147

GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Unfeasible Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. Go over your books with care and be sure every penny is accounted for. These are typically things like a budget, a list of board members, and letters of support. The best course of action is to always ensure you meet eligibility requirements.

Application 67

Application Applicant Grants Grant 67

Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Audiobook and e-book library : Access thousands of fundraising- and nonprofit-related e-books and audiobooks, expertly curated by Candid’s librarians. Online librarian consultations : Receive real-time, personalized assistance from our in-house experts on philanthropy, nonprofit management, and fundraising.

Letter Of Inquiry 98

Letter Of Inquiry Proposal Writing Proposal Nonprofit 98

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2010

In addition to having in-store coupon books they have signage and 5000 bag stuffers. She does great work, is awesome to work with and will work with any budget! The brick and mortar stores have signage and are encouraging employees to talk to customers about the effort. The lead sponsor Lyn Evans/Potpourri boutiques is taking charge.

Retail 100

Retail Transportation Funding Budget 100

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

You need a budget. If you’re a business, and you don’t have an audience, a brand, a budget, and a marketing plan, you can’t sell your products or services. Does your budget reflect reality? . A business cannot operate without a budget. Drafting an organizational budget based on fundraising is challenging for sure.

Policies Procedures 116

Policies Procedures Insurance Insurance Policy 116

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

In a perfect world, your budget will always be balanced. You can also speed up the processing and reconciliation of your invoices and receipts, avoiding late fees and closing your books faster. While all nonprofit budgets start with the best of intentions, it’s always good to have a plan B, C, and D to help account for the unexpected.

Management 92

Management Policy Policies Budget 92

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

Budget 52

Budget Burnout Transportation Utilities 52

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2011

If you are a nonprofit director, you know that the budget line item for training and development is often the first one to go when things get tight. Whether it’s a book, a workshop, or a coach, investing in yourself has a tremendous impact on your nonprofit organization, its mission, and the people who benefit.

Conference 76

Conference Budget Training Management 76

Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River combines the arts of photography and literature to create books, media campaigns, and museum exhibits about preserving North America's wild places. A grant from the Campion Foundation provided 7,000 books at cost to advocacy groups. To the Arctic was the official companion book to the IMAX film, To the Arctic.

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Publishing Budget Electronics Donation 56

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy back to the drawing board: Shaping a Future Agenda , by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea)  In the face of ever evolving and mounting crises, this book by Rien van Gendt urges philanthropy to stop looking to the past for answers. Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023. 

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Policy Policies Education Demographics 119

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As we’re all probably aware, the grant application usually begins with the detailed conceptualization of the project, followed by the creation of a budget and narrative. On most application budgets, M&G is the last line item and is calculated by multiplying the organization-wide M&G rate by the project’s total expense.

Contracts 76

Contracts Contract Application Applicant 76

GrantNews

JANUARY 16, 2024

Unrealistic Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. Go over your books with care and be sure every penny is accounted for. These are typically things like a budget, a list of board members, letters of support, among many others.

Application 87

Application Applicant Grants Grant 87

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The Board will be responsible for monitoring how closely financial activity matches the actual budget, looking into how much programs and services cost, and whether that cost is appropriate. Provide Proper Financial Oversight It’s the Board’s job to provide financial oversight for the organization.

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Strategic Plan Nonprofit Ethics Government 116

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

I understand that some organizations are struggling and the training budget is the first thing to go. I applaud those folks who want to pay for books and training themselves. First, I believe that no nonprofit needs to struggle financially. Those that are need to back up and implement some basic fundraising. That’s admirable.

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Training Conference Budget Management 77

GiveSmart

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As your finance team is preparing for year-end, with prepping reports and making sure your budget is on track, your donor development and fundraising teams are hard at work, too. Some questions every member of your team can ask themselves include: How are you progressing to budget? How are expenses tracking?

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Finance Retainer Calendar Budget 81

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

After all, many nonprofits and charities raise upwards of 30% or more of their annual operating budget during these few short months. Spotlight Donors On Social Media This Thanksgiving An easy and budget-savvy way to show your donors how much you appreciate them is by highlighting them on social media or on your website.

Award 93

Award Budget Retainer Media 93

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Draft a budget: When you start a nonprofit, budgeting can be difficult because you don’t know yet exactly what will happen. Yet it’s critical to have a budget for the first year. Book speaking gigs at your church, community group, garden club, anywhere that will have you. And if you aren’t active, get active!)

Nonprofit 112

Nonprofit Budget Consulting Consulting 112

Penelope Burk

MARCH 31, 2021

. ————————————————– In my early twenties, living on my own and under a very tight budget, I was walking the 16th Street Mall on my lunch hour. There were times in my life when money was pretty tight, and my food budget was really limited.

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Pass-Through Donation Education Budget 130