RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

This is a privilege, but also requires diligence, planning, and solid recordkeeping to ensure that you follow the federal requirements as indicated in The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s Uniform Grant Guidance, or 2 CFR 200, plus any other federal, state or local agency requirements. This serves as your steering committee.

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Federal Grants Grant Grants Procurement 147

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Grant management is the hard work and dedication required to ensure an organization follows a donor’s guidelines. However, responsibly managing grants after the award is just as critical. Did you know that if a grant is not managed correctly after being awarded, your organization can be forced to repay the funds?

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Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Within that okay for now group are many that may still be targeted for cuts: A memo from the Office of Management and Budget said: The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars… Nonprofits in the rest of the world cant breathe easy.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

Yet, until recently, they also meant our staff spent extensive time and energy calling families to track down re-enrollment contracts each year. With this approach, families now sign one continuous enrollment contract that remains in effect for the duration of their child(ren)’s enrollment at DKJA. We knew there had to be a better way.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Challenge While the AAMC is a large organization with large federal and foundation grants supporting several key initiatives, they comprise only a small percentage of the overall organization budget. The grants office consists of just two staff members. This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded.

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Grant Writing Federal Grants Contracts Contract 130

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. You need software that offers the flexibility of multi-scenario budgeting and forecasting by funding source.

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Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 15, 2023

We just finished writing the budget for next year and we set an income goal of $680,000 in grants. Seeking, securing, and managing grants requires tremendous time. The grant professional manages that process and makes any needed/requested changes. Managing the Award: The grant is awarded! I know we can do it!" Absolutely!

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. However, those who are second-tier subrecipients or contractors are not required to do so.

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UEI Grant Grants Procurement 130

Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 30, 2023

No matter what your role -- board member, executive director, grant professional, program staff -- you play a part in making sure that your organization is budgeting for grants. It depends on the organization, but having 10-20% of the annual budget from grants is a sustainable goal.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Without the steady cash flow of tuition, schools might not meet budget, payroll may need to be sourced from other funds, and the ability to maintain academic and extracurricular programs may suffer. Having that contract roll from the school’s admissions software into its tuition management system helps eliminate chaos and confusion.

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Contracts Contract Policy Policies 105

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 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.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2012

event marketing management and social media marketing experience. If you don’t have the budget for one or you are the event planner, you have your work cut out for you. If you have a good budget, invite your best clients or top potential clients; they will be appreciative and it helps to solidify your relationship.

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Budget Contracts Contract Award 54

Greater Giving

JUNE 18, 2024

The logistics person needs to take a high level view: Generates the budget. Contracts with vendors. Manages various methods of communication: TV, print, web, email and social media. Choose individuals who have excellent people skills and can manage details well. Appoints committee chairs. Coordinates with businesses.

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Fundraising Procurement Contracts Contract 98

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 27, 2024

But, does QA/QI also have a place in a nonprofit organization’s successful grants management strategy? Early career experiences supporting corporate responses to competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities for business contracts provided insights into how to read, understand, and respond to RFPs. Author Bio: Cheryl A.

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Grants Plus

JANUARY 19, 2024

By: Laura Altieri According to the National Council of Nonprofits, more than 30% of nonprofit revenues come from government grants and contracts. Jana Morace, Director of Grants and Contracts Management, credits the Grants Plus team for achieving a 100% win rate for the grants we’ve pursued together.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Prepare a Proposal Plan: Develop a comprehensive plan detailing the project’s objectives, strategy, and budget. Establishing communication can enhance collaboration and project management. Securing a Successful Partnership Establishing a successful partnership with a grant writing consultant requires proactive management.

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Qgiv

MAY 15, 2023

Not everyone can be a math genius, but when you’re using a fundraising event budget template, you don’t have to be. Hosting an event requires your organization to do a lot of research and planning, but using a budgeting template can ease some of the stress of your staff.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

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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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Step 3: Create a Business Plan and Budget You’ll need to develop a business plan to start an animal rescue. Budget and Expenses Outline your expected costs, including the facility, animal care, administrative, and fundraising expenses. Adoption Agreements Draft a contract with guidelines for pet care and return policies.

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Policy Policies Fundraising Funding 59

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Was nonprofit management suddenly failing to keep clients safe? As nonprofits own insurer and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit itself, NIAs sole mission to provide insurance capacity and risk management to other 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Whenever possible, we make increases in increments over several years to allow nonprofits budgets to catch up.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Ghaffari laid out a hypothetical situation: Imagine a homeless shelter funded through two contracts, one from HUD and the other from the City of San Francisco. The combination of the two contracts do not provide sufficient funding to carry out this program. Budgeting, fiscal policies, and internal control resources.

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Indirect Cost Contracts Contract Indirect 66

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2024

This statement is crucial for demonstrating how effectively your nonprofit manages its resources. Often, this leads to large audit adjustments, budget vs actual reporting difficulties, and other funding challenges. Use financial management software with analytical tools.

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Finance Contracts Contract Funding 105

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With an accounting system designed to manage and track balances by fund and subfund across fiscal years and with supported documentation, you can minimize risk by making nonprofit compliance a streamlined process. Track restricted funds by project to manage funder requirements Restricted revenue is at the heart of nonprofit accounting.

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Software Grant Grants Nonprofit 97

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.

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Contracts Contract Application Applicant 78

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Consider your budget. . On top of standard processing fees, some providers charge additional fees for setup, training, contract closure, and early termination. Your payment processing tool should be able to integrate with your nonprofit’s content management system (CMS). Get recommendations. .

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Homeowners associations (HOA) are the lifeblood of many communities, managing everything from maintenance to amenities with funds primarily derived from member assessments. Here are some proven strategies: Cut Back on Spending Review Contracts: Revisit vendor agreements to negotiate better terms or find more budget-friendly options.

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Funding Grant Grants Applicant 112

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

There was a time when you had to find one single solution that hopefully met the majority of your needs and priorities, which often meant you were stuck in a binding contract for years. So how can your organization keep up with these needs and manage disparate systems at the same time? Customization without the price tag.

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Funding Software Finance Utilities 105

AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We know many grant makers publish new funding opportunities in the spring, and using purpose-built tools to create and manage them saves organizations a lot of time and effort. Grants management software like AmpliFund gives you unlimited application forms, sections, and questions that you can use to build out applications.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The budget portion of grants are written based on today’s pricing for funding that may not come to fruition for six months (or longer). Members shall, if applicable, take care to ensure that grants are used in accordance with the grant’s intent and that timely reports accurately describe the management of such funds. Show me the money!

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By now, I hope you are realizing grant management doesn’t have to be a scary web of confusing topics and rules. With this grant management series, I aim to outline some of the commonly seen issues and provide resources to learn more. A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g.,

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Indirect Cost Indirect Grant Management GPC 40

Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2015

Nonprofits are mission-focused, usually run on a tight budget, and therefore sometimes hesitant about purchasing expensive software. Over the past decade, innovations in virtual storage and web hosting have made cloud-based software approachable and user-friendly for organizations of any size or budget. Project management.

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Software Contracts Contract Nonprofit 63

GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

And what fees are companies using to nickel and dime an organization, making their “free” contract actually too good to be true? Other companies also may have a payment structure that requires nonprofits with larger budgets to pay more for the same thing others are paying less for. Curious to try a peer-to-peer campaign?

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Software Contracts Contract Fundraising 52

Grant Writer Team

AUGUST 23, 2023

A grant writer can help you locate federal, state & local grants as well as find foundation grants and contracts. Developing a Budget When releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP), many grant funders will require a budget to be included in the proposal. A grant writer can help you understand what you do in terms of words.

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Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2023

Job Description The Chair plays a pivotal role in the event committee, assuming the responsibility of managing the logistical aspects of the planning process. Some key job responsibilities of an Event Planning Chair include: Vendor Contracting: Successful events rely on a network of trusted vendors who provide essential services.

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Contracts Contract Transportation Management 40

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

That said, there are a handful of universal best practices: * Written Agreement: The rights and responsibilities of both the project and sponsor should be included in a written contract. prohibited illegal conduct or conduct related to civil disobedience), these restrictions should be clearly communicated by contract.

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Contracts Contract Fundraising Lobbying 59

Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Event Vendor Guide Series: Selecting, Negotiating, and Managing Partnerships for Nonprofit Fundraisers Welcome to the first installment of our Vendor Series, where we unravel the intricacies of orchestrating impactful non-profit fundraising events. Ensure that the chosen vendors resonate with the attendees to create a memorable experience.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 20, 2021

However, programs that provide wrap-around services and case management for up to 36 months have been shown to be effective - with only 15% of participating women returning to their abuser. This is how you will eventually get your BUDGET. This income is expected to provide 25% of our total annual budget. This is your ACTIVITY.

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