DoJiggy

JANUARY 10, 2025

Using a golf tournament budget can help organizations plan and prepare for events by anticipating income and expenses. This golf event budget comprises all significant golf outing income (registrations, sponsorships, auctions, raffles, and more) and expense categories (facility, decorations, marketing, and publicity expenses).

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This quick guide outlines approximate numbers for budgeting planned giving efforts across organizations of various sizes, offering actionable benchmarks to help secure financial sustainability. Targeting higher education primarily, the strategies here also apply to nonprofits with operating budgets between $1 million and $60 million.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

At minimum, you will always want to submit your IRS Determination Letter, proving that youre a non-profit, and a program budget (or overall budget, if youre looking for general operating funding). Program Budget: An ideal program budget will include both revenue and expenses, and these amounts should balance or come close to it.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 23, 2023

Here are five effective ways to increase your income and achieve your financial goals as a grant writing consultant. Send regular client satisfaction surveys Keeping your clients satisfied is crucial to maintaining a successful grant-writing consultancy.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Introduction to Grant Budgets Understanding the financial aspects of grant applications, particularly budgeting, is essential for both small businesses and non-profits. A well-structured budget can significantly impact the chances of securing funding.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals? If the cost of hiring a full-time grant writer is a prohibiting factor, you could consider hiring a grant consultant.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Set timeframes that allow sufficient evaluation of what’s working, without shutting down initiatives too early, and make sure to consult with your lawyer and CPA to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines. Delve into the numbers to determine the potential return on investment.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

At our most recent Grant Writing Made Easy workshop, we did a deep dive into nonprofit program budgets. Of all the topics I teach inside the course, the budget is the one that students have the most anxiety and confusion around. (By Follow this 3-step process for creating nonprofit program budgets. Understand the key terms.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

That’s why thorough planning and budgeting are so important. Consultation Services: Professional assistance with the application can range from $1,000 to $3,000, depending on complexity. Marketing Materials: Budget $500 to $1,500 for printed materials, social media ads, and outreach efforts.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2022

Budgets can be one of the most intimidating aspects of grantseeking and nonprofit management, especially for new projects or organizations—most of us don’t have accounting degrees after all! The good news is that budgets aren’t as complicated as most people fear. What is a proposal project budget? Don’t know where to begin?

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2024

In an era of rapid change and evolving priorities, using traditional approaches to budgeting and planning may no longer be enough for your non-profit to increase financial success and boost community impact. Register Today!

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 9, 2023

Rosalind Zavras & Julia Toepfer: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Relationships; storytelling; thanks; impact; consistency; and more. Rosalind Zavras and Julia Toepfer share tactics you can use right away to increase your fundraising impact without busting your fundraising budget.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Invest in the Long Term: Giles Pegram, a UK consultant, found that a $1 million investment in fundraising produced a 12x return over 14 years compared to traditional investments.But nonprofits often demand immediate results, tying fundraising to one-year or three-year budgets.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

At Think and Ink Grant Consulting , we provide comprehensive training for grant writers at various levels. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Our Get.Grants.Better. Check out some other tips here.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. ® provides grant writing training and discounted services to underserved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with budgets of less than $3 million. Shavonn Need help?

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we emphasize the importance of stewardship. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Networking support is paramount. Shavonn Need help? About Shavonn V. As our D.I.Y.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I often consult with clients who arent able to use functionality in their CRM because of choices they have made with their data. Save budget talks for the evaluation phase. Consider your budget, research specific software providers , and decide if changing tools is the right decision for your organization.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agencies hire a grant consultant to start or help grow their grant portfolio. So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? Even so, there are some universal truths that will lead to better success when working with your grant consultant.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Find the Right Number for Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves The Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI) Workgroup suggests that the minimum operating reserve ratio at the lowest point during the year should be 25 percent, or about three months of the annual operating expense budget. However, this is not a universal benchmark.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Doing More with Less Budget constraints and economic pressures are forcing organizations to stretch their resources. If your organization lacks expertise in grant-seeking, consider consulting professionals or training staff to bolster your efforts. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Organizations are always making miracles happen on tight budgets. Above all, planning for financial sustainability comes down to Budgeting and Expenses: First, sit down with your accountant. Community Service Programs – General maintenance, repairs, and lawn care services impact the monthly budget. Funding For Good, Inc.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Think and Ink Grant Consulting® Think and Ink Grant Consulting® helps large nonprofit organizations with budgets of $3 million or more, institutions of higher education, and municipalities increase their grant dollars.

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Based on my experience as a consultant to nonprofit executive teams and advisor to women pursuing new ways of working, several factors have contributed to the Autonomist movement, especially among Black and brown women in nonprofit leadership roles. My favorite part is choosing who I work with [as] clients and collaborators.”

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Unlike traditional consultants or interim leaders, fractional executives are experienced C-suite professionals who serve as long-term, part-time members of your leadership team. Full-time executives may be out of budget reach, while consultants might not provide the consistent, hands-on leadership needed for real transformation.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Justifications An accurate and detailed budget serves as a financial blueprint for your proposal. Having a sound budget isn't just about numbers; it’s also about building trust. A well-structured budget reflects your planning and operational capabilities. Shavonn * Need help? About Shavonn V.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. Since nonprofit organizations often run on tight budgets, this increase in staff costs will undoubtedly put further strain on already stretched budgets.

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

A fundraising consultant can identify opportunities for improvement in your existing fundraising plan and build new strategies to advance your nonprofit. In this guide, we’ll cover five simple steps to hire the perfect fundraising consultant for your nonprofit. Read up on consulting services. Secure your board’s buy-in.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Equally important is a comprehensive budget that outlines how funds will be allocated. A transparent and realistic budget instills confidence in potential funders, showcasing not only financial responsibility but also a serious commitment to achieving project goals. Shavonn * Need help? About Shavonn V. ® Get.Grants.Better.®

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Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? Would this investment speed up budgeting, provide more accurate data, or mitigate risk? As a CFO, you know your organization needs to invest in your technology infrastructure. Be sure to clearly lay that out.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Effective grant management goes beyond tracking funds in your CRM its also about budgeting effectively, prioritizing programs that need financial support, and delivering timely reports to grantmakers. Many grantmakers request a proposed budget along with grant applications to show youre thinking about these goals from the start.

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 16, 2023

Misty McLaughlin & Alice Hendricks: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Misty McLaughlin and Alice Hendricks close our 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference coverage, as they reveal how these two teams can avoid the common conflicts and tensions, to come together collaboratively.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

Nonprofit consultants specialize in a number of different aspects of nonprofit management from fundraising and accounting to web design. The right consultant can bring your organization new insights, leaping your nonprofit forward in terms of progress. What you need a consultant for . How to research consultants .

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Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

10+ Top Fundraising Consulting Firms: Find the Best Partner! Similarly, when your nonprofit organization has a problem it cant solve on its own, your best bet is to turn to a nonprofit consulting firm! But one of the most common types of consulting nonprofits seek is fundraising consulting.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 15, 2023

By Sono Motoyama Conrado Muluc In four years, MediaJustice’s budget grew from $2.5 Staff burnout, lack of clarity about an organization's values, and the pace of hiring are among the challenges that prompted nonprofit leaders inundated with surprise gifts to turn to consultants — and one another. million to $4.5

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They focus on helping nonprofits maximize their limited resources, bringing specialized knowledge in grant writing, budgeting, and project presentation. To that end, GrantWatch is joining in to provide a list of technology-based grants for nonprofits. Empowering Technology to Improve Capacity!

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Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A single person in this position can then devote time and work hours to gathering the gritty details about each prospect. If you run a larger organization or have a budget to help with fundraising development, you can hire a consultant.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Planning and Strategy (5-10 Hours) Defining project objectives, budgets, and deliverables. Budget Justification: 3-5 hours. Consult Professional Grant Writers Working with experts like Allied Grant Writers can save time and improve the quality of your proposals. Analyzing grant requirements and eligibility criteria.

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