Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As of this morning, heres what I know: For international aid nonprofits, the impact is already happening, and spreading. Other nonprofit sectors: Funding is back. Heres my best advice for now: If you have no direct or indirect federal money in your budget: You are probably okay. Massive cuts to whole programs.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In our webinar with Rachel Werner and James Spencer from RBW Strategy, they covered steps to help nonprofits that receive—or are looking to start receiving—government grant funding. Tip 4: Calculate your indirect cost or make an intentional decision to use the de minimis rate. Review them regularly against the approved budget.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As your nonprofit starts to blossom, don’t be surprised if you are conflicted over how much to spend on nonprofit administration, especially fundraising. But you have to spend some money on running your nonprofit. And if you don’t have a budget , that’s an even bigger problem!). And fundraising. The training. The postage.

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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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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. Your team will need to manage many moving parts, budget carefully, and stay organized to achieve your event fundraising goal. If you aren’t sure where to start with organizing your nonprofit’s auction, you’ve come to the right place!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Many nonprofit Fundraisers focus on writing grants to bring in dollars. Unfortunately, the thought of creating a budget to go with the narrative or the application strikes fear in the hearts of the bravest Fundraisers. Here are some ideas to help you overcome the fear and be on your way to creating a successful budget.

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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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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. The new guidance states that cognizant federal agencies will uphold these indirect rates and pass-through entities (PTEs) must do the same.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Have you ever wondered what indirect costs entail, or heard the term “de minimus rate” and questioned what that means? These indirect costs can be allocated to grant proposals. These indirect costs can be allocated to grant proposals. What are indirect costs? That is an indirect expense to this particular grant project.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. A detailed budget outlines how funds will be allocated and ensures transparency and accountability. Indirect Costs : Overhead costs, such as utilities and administrative expenses.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Understand the issues that could impact their nonprofit agencys finances (e.g., indirect costs, matching funds, supplanting). Grant professionals are not merely writers but often content experts, team builders, budget gurus, and the first point of contact for an agency in the funding community.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Supporting Community Development and Social Justice Initiatives Many grants specifically target nonprofit organizations engaged in community services, education, and social justice initiatives. Websites such as Grants.gov , the Foundation Center, and regional nonprofit resource centers are excellent starting points.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

The Responsive Framework is a repeatable four-step process that nonprofits use to treat every donor with the same personalized attention that they deserve. Through the steps of listen, connect, suggest, and learn — responsive nonprofits learn more about what is important to their donors and how to provide the most value.

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

Nonprofit work means paperwork. There are four major documents that you may need to create if your nonprofit is looking for funding. Proposal budgets Proposal budgets may seem a bit dull, but many funders say it’s the first part of a grant proposal that they read. Proposal budget. Project description.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you are wondering how to get started, consider showcasing the information in your Candid nonprofit profile. Project budget Here you’ll get down to the dollars and cents required to address your need or problem. With this roadmap to guide your efforts, you’re ready to begin writing a successful grant proposal.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A Statement of Cash Flows is a detailed financial view used by nonprofit organizations to track inflows and outflows of money related to their activities during a specific time period, typically the fiscal year. In a nonprofit context, this might include cash received from endowments, proceeds from issuing debt, or repayments of loans.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 11, 2024

Debunking myths about nonprofits means making sure to get the facts straight about nonprofits. One of the favorite myths about nonprofits is the idea that they are ‘nice to have’ because they ‘do good things.’ One of every 10 employees works for a nonprofit organization.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Think of the words "overhead" and "nonprofits" and what comes to mind? If the nonprofit sector is going to change the conversation about overhead, the sector first needs to foster a more honest discussion about responsible accounting. " Accounting Resources for Nonprofits. For example, Ms.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

But like the rest of the nonprofit world, you face unique challenges when it comes to retaining employees, ranging from tight compensation budgets to work-balance issues. This will help you determine the best indirect benefits to offer in addition to cash compensation.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. Many don’t cover operating costs or have a small allotment for indirect costs such as salaries, insurance, and utilities.

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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. From required statements of financial position and budgets to dashboards that compare your revenue streams over time, you often share your financial stories through your reports.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 21, 2025

As a nonprofit professional, youre likely all too familiar with overhead costs. What are nonprofit overhead costs? Nonprofit overhead costs are expenses supporting an organizations operations and infrastructure. Seeking nonprofit pricing to get the resources you need at a lower rate. Negotiate with vendors.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2017

Talk to anyone associated with a nonprofit organization, and they will tell you that there isn't enough grant money. Keep in mind that an organization's annual budget, with the implied increases in staff and infrastructure in tandem with the increases in budget size, influences collaborative activities. percent in 2018.

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Planned Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Over the last quarter-century PlannedGiving.com has delivered thousands of planned giving websites for nonprofits both large and small. A On the positive side, more and more nonprofits are realizing the importance of planned giving. million nonprofits take planned giving seriously. Viken made sure they caught up. Look at Pepsi.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 8, 2024

Think back on your nonprofit’s growth journey. Perhaps your nonprofit started with you wearing dozens of hats, from fundraiser to marketer to program officer. If you’ve experienced this type of rapid growth, you’ve probably realized that your nonprofit could benefit from a robust human resources (HR) framework. Let’s begin!

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. budget, team members, skillsets, technology, time, emotional support). Of course, this is easier said than done.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

One of the participants asked this question, which I feel sure is on the top of your mind as well: "Program grants have a budget directly related to them, and for the most part do not cover operations or overhead costs. So, how does a nonprofit find funding to keep the lights on and grow the programs?" They reduced staff.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For many organizations, the terms "transparency" and "accountability," when uttered in the same sentence as "indirect/administrative costs," mean only one thing: it's time for another round of belt-tightening. How are nonprofits coping with this issue?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission.

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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. While nonprofits have been charged with addressing the world’s most critical issues, they often lack the adequate resources required to do it. to function.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Every day, cultural and nonprofit institutions face unique challenges while working towards a mission with a small technical staff and digital budget. So often, nonprofits feel pain triggered by the decision of another department. They receive ongoing budget priority and dedicated resources. Invest in Open Source.

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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. You won’t be asking people to support your nonprofit, but asking them to help you provide food to needy families or after-school care to at-risk kids.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As a smaller organization, perhaps your nonprofit started with just you. If you’ve experienced this type of growth with your organization, you’ve probably realized that your nonprofit could benefit from a comprehensive HR framework. . After all, your nonprofit is practically run like a business. Nonprofit HR Essential Duties.

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Allied Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Whether you’re a nonprofit organization seeking support for a community project, a researcher looking to fund your next study, or a small business owner exploring grant opportunities, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the art and science of crafting a winning grant proposal. Budget : Detailed breakdown of project costs.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 13, 2018

Corporate partners expect you to promote their partnership with your nonprofit. To accomplish this for partners, nonprofits have two challenges: 1. Some nonprofits are hesitant to promote partnerships on their social channels. Is your nonprofit always being outranked on Google by a competitor? No audience, no channels.

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