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Your New Budgeting Superpower: Program-Based Budgeting

Blackbaud

As a nonprofit finance leader, you are constantly aware of the many different pulls on your funding availability. The best way to manage those differing priorities is through budget management tools that give you a clear view of each program, instead of trying to pull apart the organizational budget.

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8 Budget Questions Funders Will Ask

The NonProfit Times

Funders put the budget and budget justification under a microscope. If an activity will require resources, it must show up in the budget. If a line item shows up in the budget, it must be discussed in the narrative. The budget should mirror the proposal narrative. * Is it reasonable to support the program?

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3 Tips for Marketing Your Organization on a Limited Budget

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Marketing your organization on a budget is easy when you know the right strategies and tools to use. Once it comes time to get the word out about your event, you quickly realize you don’t have that much money left in your budget to create promotional materials and decide to deprioritize marketing. Let’s dig into the essentials.

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The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Budgets

Wild Apricot

Running a nonprofit is a lot like learning to juggle—exciting as the skill is, it’s harder than it looks! If you’re looking for a way to keep all those balls in the air, nothing is more valuable than a foolproof nonprofit budget.

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The 4 Core Nonprofit Financial Statements & Their Insights

Pamela Grow

Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting. Financial reporting is critical for accountability, and financial statements are among the most important reports your nonprofit will create each year. Statement of Activities The statement of activities is the nonprofit equivalent of a for-profit income statement.

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5 Revenue Streams to Strengthen Nonprofit Sustainability

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. This is a great way for nonprofits of all sizes to bring in a steady stream of revenue. Its important for you to diversify your revenue sources. The good news?

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The more you know: Key facts about Black nonprofit leadership 

Candid

A key factor in understanding the impact of Black-led nonprofits is the representation of Black leaders across the sector. Two new fact sheets from Candid, produced in partnership with ABFE , offer a snapshot of nonprofits with Black CEOs and majority Black leadership. These leaders are already delivering results in their communities.

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