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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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Build Trust by Integrating Your Fundraising and Finance Systems

Blackbaud

Show You Have Nothing to Hide in Allocation of Funds Blackbaud Institute research found 76% of donors are concerned about what portion of their donation goes to overhead. Nonalignment means you might only redo your acknowledgment letters once a year, after your annual report has been published, when the info is readily available.

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Facing the Giving Gap in Nonprofit Fundraising — From Foundations to PTAs

NonProfit PRO

In May of 2020, Echoing Green and The Bridgespan Group published an article highlighting enormous budget disparities between Black and white-led nonprofit organizations seeking institutional funding in the early stages of their development. The numbers were staggering.

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3 Strategies to Build Your Organization’s Financial Capacity

Blackbaud

Let’s face it—budget planning can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for nonprofits. Do we have the funds this year to maintain our programs? Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. And what do we do if the answer is “no”?

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Grant Writing Tip: Using federal grants to fund building or purchasing/renovating a building

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

Most callers are surprised to learn from us that the federal government has relatively few programs to fund building construction or acquisition/renovation of buildings of any type. Congress in effect transferred funding for housing and community facilities from the federal government to the states and large cities/counties.

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How to Secure Corporate Grants: Strategies for Nonprofits

Just Write Grants

For many nonprofits, corporate grants can provide essential funding to support their programs and initiatives. Heres a guide to help your nonprofit secure corporate funding effectively. Establishing a rapport before submitting a grant proposal increases your chances of securing funding.

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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. While it may appear overwhelming, the potential funding makes it worthwhile.

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