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. As overhead and administrative costs grow, organizations often scramble to find ways to recoup this funding.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Let’s face it—budget planning can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for nonprofits. Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. Calculating indirect costs can be challenging. Do we have the funds this year to maintain our programs?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofits growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As the costs add up, you might be asking: How much of a nonprofit’s annual budget should be spent on administrative tasks and fundraising? Look at it this way: If you’re not spending at least 15% of your budget on fundraising, you may be standing in the way of your own success. The training. The print collateral. The postage.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Two essential components of a compelling proposal are writing clear and concise objectives and effective budget planning and justification. Budget Planning and Justification A well-prepared budget is vital to any grant proposal. The budget should reflect all necessary expenses to ensure successful project execution.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

budget, team members, skillsets, technology, time, emotional support). This explains why some folks seem to manage lots of demands without burning out (they usually also have lots of resources). Consider increasing resources by providing more funding to cover indirect costs and general operating support.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budget Details how funding should be allocated. Budget A detailed account of the financial resources needed, including direct and indirect costs. To delve deeper into managing finances related to your proposal, explore our article on budgeting for grants.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

If the shelter tracks its program costs just by grant/contract, what happens to expenses that are not chargeable to either of the two contracts? Does the shelter know what the true cost of this program is? The answer depends on the accounting and financial management expertise within the organization. More Resources. spanhidden.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Common documents include: Project proposals Budget plans Letters of recommendation Filling Out the Application Form : Applications generally require the submission of detailed information about the project or purpose of the grant. For more details, visit our article on budgeting for grants.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Many don’t cover operating costs or have a small allotment for indirect costs such as salaries, insurance, and utilities. Not only does this help you budget and forecast better, but this information also makes creating annual reports and website updates easier.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 24, 2024

Like any business or corporation, nonprofit organizations must manage revenue and expenses to deliver their products and services to communities. Vu Le, author and former nonprofit executive director, shares: Then there are nonprofits that are too afraid to be truthful about the full cost of doing this work. to function.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. Whether you want to hear about product updates like automated payments and AI or brush up on fund accounting best practices, you don’t want to miss these bbcon 2024 financial management sessions.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 21, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB), an agency within the Executive Office of the President, issues government-wide grants-related guidance for federal departments and agencies and is responsible for the maintenance of this document. Clarification of allowable costs associated with data and evaluation.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

indirect costs, matching funds, supplanting). When board members understand the why and how of their agencys revenue, it not only improves their capacity for financial oversight but also supports the grant team as they manage grant awards. Their expertise in program and budget planning is invaluable. Celebrate the wins.

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Allied Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Budget : Detailed breakdown of project costs. Creating a Realistic Budget and Timeline A well-crafted budget and timeline demonstrate your ability to manage resources effectively and complete the project as proposed. Budget tips: Be as detailed and specific as possible. Include both direct costs (e.g.,

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

You start down a path to raise money to meet budget or to keep from closing a program, and before long, you get overwhelmed. Be sure to include both direct and indirect costs. Would you like to know how to find the problem and fix it? Consider the Cycle of Mediocre Fundraising. Frankly you’re more than a bit nervous.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Applicant organizations report the following barriers to accessing federal funding: staff capacity, budget size and availability of matching funds, institutional power, lack of experience applying for and receiving federal funds, and lack of administrative capacity to administer large awards.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Understanding Proposal Budgets a. Budget Preparation and Review b. Key Budgeting Concepts VI. A project proposal typically includes a background section, a management and personnel section, and a past performance section. Funders have different budgets, funding priorities, and missions. Secondary Data Analysis c.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2024

Budget: A clear and detailed budget is essential to assure funders that their money will be spent wisely. Itemize and justify each cost associated with the project, from direct costs like materials and labor to indirect costs such as administrative expenses.

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

The areas where questions typically come up tend to fall into one of six buckets: (1) eligibility, (2) formatting, (3) scope, (4) personnel, (5) budget, and (6) partnerships. Still others may provide level-of-effort guidelines, such as “Key personnel must be budgeted for a minimum of x% FTE [full-time equivalent] on the grant.”

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