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How to Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves

Blackbaud

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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Top Grants for Writers with Disabilities: Financial Support for Creative Endeavors

Allied Grant Writers

Specialized funds like the Disabled Consultant Futures Fund enhance career opportunities for disabled artists by providing fair compensation and investments in their personal projects. Programs like the Publishability Fellowship further support disabled writers by helping them prepare their manuscripts for publication.

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Growing Federal Interest in Data Creates New Realities for Grant Reporting

Grant Professionals Association

Post-covid, more than $5 trillion has been awarded, with $247 billion in improper payments, as reported by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The pressure is on for stewardship of federal funds.

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Simplify Fundraising Operations with the Right Tools

DoJiggy

Here are some tips to keep your finances organized: Set a Budget Determine the costs of your event, including venue, marketing, supplies, and any other expenses. A clear budget prevents overspending and ensures profitability. Consult a tax professional if needed. This is where choosing the right business structure can help.

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What Should Nonprofit Leaders Expect from the Development Officer?

Get Fully Funded

As a consultant to nonprofits, my blood just boils when I am asked by executive directors or board members, “So, we are thinking about hiring a development officer, how long it will take before this person is raising more money than the salary we pay them?” Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE.

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How to Budget for an External Evaluator by AGS Grant Staff

Assel Grant Services

As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs. There are three primary factors that influence the evaluation budget: program, evaluation design, and reporting/dissemination.

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Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business

Get Fully Funded

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.