AmpliFund

MARCH 13, 2024

In our recent webinar, I detailed ways to improve grant budgeting and ease financial reporting. Key considerations for your budget planning process: Strong financial planning in the early grant stages sets the stage for successful program implementation and reporting.

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Budget Amplifund Grants Grant 103

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

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.

Contracts 104

Contracts Contract Budget Nonprofit 104

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.

Federal Grants 147

Federal Grants Grants Grant Procurement 147

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.

Funding 62

Funding Indirect Policy Policies 62

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Employee Roles and Responsibilities Define clear policies regarding employee roles, especially for those who might help with on-the-ground cleanup efforts versus those who will keep the organization running. This includes simple narratives, flexible budgets, clear timelines for decisions, and a quick approval process.

Policy 89

Policy Policies Funding Readiness 89

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Many companies report low utilization of VTO, however, so nonprofits that encourage people to check their employer’s VTO policy when signing up as a volunteer can tap into this underutilized benefit. Consider in-kind or pro bono asks for every initiative In 2023, Civic 50 companies contributed more than $1.5

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Nonprofit Training Metrics Donation 111

The NonProfit Times

MAY 29, 2024

More than half of leaders surveyed (55%) indicate that their organization uses AI in some aspect of their work Responses show 93% of nonprofit leaders say that their organization does not have any official policies either prohibiting or permitting the use of AI. In 2023, 19% of repeat respondents indicated a prior-year budget deficit.

Burnout 64

Burnout Budget AI Policy 64

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2024

Will certain policies or budget cuts affect your organization? Many states have issued their budgets for the next fiscal year. When all levels of government make funding cuts or policy changes, the need in the community grows, which puts more burden on nonprofit organizations.

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Policy Policies Electronics Budget 173

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A combination of economic and policy factors contributed to a strong giving year in 2021: Large-scale government stimulus measures put more disposable income into circulation. While inflation appears to be stabilizing, nonprofits still face challenges: Potential changes in tax policy could affect donor incentives.

Policy 52

Policy Policies Nonprofit Demographics 52

GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2024

“Honesty is the best policy,” said every parent–ever. It turns out, your folks were right, honesty really is the best policy. More than that, it all needs to be within the defined timeframe and budget. Having clear organizational policies in place helps manage conflicts of interest effectively.

Policy 64

Policy Policies Grants Grant 64

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Pre-Award Preparation Have certain policies and processes in place before applying for a grant so you can be confident you meet their requirements and there are no surprises. Tip 1: Have your leadership drive the conversation on grant funding and the policies associated with this revenue stream. Update your policies accordingly.

Government 116

Government Indirect Cost Indirect Grants 116

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Plaintiff attorneys have learned that they can demand policy limits on nonprofits liability insurance for injured children or vulnerable populations even when the nonprofit was not at fault because judges will allow these cases to be brought. Reinsurers do not need to give any notice of nonrenewal or change in policy terms.

Insurance 59

Insurance Insurance Liability Liability Insurance 59

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

At some point, you will realize that more staff and more budget can take you only so far. At the same time, an enterprise-scale CRM provides the necessary controls and oversight to ensure that all transactions are handled securely and in compliance with your organization’s policies. Your technology has to keep pace, too.

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CRM Readiness AI Management 105

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budget A detailed financial plan outlining all expenses and how grant funds will be allocated. For budgeting tips, refer to budgeting for grants. Inadequate Budgeting An unclear or unrealistic budget can undermine confidence in the proposal. Refer to basics of grant writing for more insights.

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Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 52

Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

Jan Masaoka's California Nonprofit Policy Convention is far from conventional. Rather than cover the tired topics of typical nonprofit conferences like reaching donors or polishing mission statements, Masaoka's convention will challenge mainstream policies and look at policy decisions yet to come.

Policy 52

Policy Policies Conference Nonprofit 52

Candid

MAY 13, 2021

Manage budgets based on multiple projects. Make it hard to enforce expense policies You need to ensure expenses are appropriate, documented correctly, approved by the correct people, and charged to the right accounts. Enable project-based allocation and policy compliance. Project-based allocation and policy .

Software 111

Software Management Policy Policies 111

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? A nonprofits budget reflects much more than just the financial health of an organization it also shows your deepest priorities.

Budget 73

Budget Finance Burnout Grants 73

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. Adequate Monitoring Having great written policies is key, but how do your grantees ensure that they are followed?

Grants 111

Grants Grant Policy Policies 111

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

Thus, our business office could budget further in advance and our administrative team spent less time tracking down contracts. While continuous enrollment has simplified things for families and helped us with budgeting and forecasting , the transition had its challenges. It was a significant improvement over previous years.

Contracts 103

Contracts Contract Policy Policies 103

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

In a perfect world, your budget will always be balanced. Use Scenario Budgeting Nonprofits must withstand inflation, changing political policies, economic shifts, and the increasingly unpredictable climate. You will always get the grant and donors will never churn.

Management 98

Management Policy Policies Budget 98

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Revised or created policies and procedures? Prepare to request budget or timeline revisions as needed. Develop or revise your budget for professional development in 2025. Year to Date As you review the year so far, review your metrics to illustrate the excellent work you and your team completed. New funders & results?

GPCI 52

GPCI Grantschool GPC LOI 52

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.

Budget 52

Budget Grant Writing AI Utilities 52

Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These organizations overwhelmingly have small budgets and limited staffing and fundraising capacity. Membership includes tens of thousands of dollars in services, but the fee is $100 a year for organizations with budgets under $5 million. They cannot meet the needs of our growing community.

Training 52

Training Fundraising Nonprofit Conference 52

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

You need a budget. And you need policies, procedures, and processes. If you’re a business, and you don’t have an audience, a brand, a budget, and a marketing plan, you can’t sell your products or services. Does your budget reflect reality? . A business cannot operate without a budget. You need a marketing plan.

Policies Procedures 116

Policies Procedures Insurance Insurance Policy 116

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Consider your budget. . Sticking to your budget from the beginning and asking questions about any hidden or additional fees and charges will set you up to make a smart investment that will yield no surprises. . Examine each processor’s policies. Data portability policies. Hold period policies .

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Policy Policies Nonprofit Contract 105

Grant Training Center

JULY 31, 2023

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to write the NIH DMP: Understanding the NIH Data Sharing Policy: Familiarize yourself with the specific data sharing requirements and policies outlined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) or the agency-specific guidelines.

Management 98

Management Grant Writing Budget Policy 98

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. Step 3: Create a Business Plan and Budget You’ll need to develop a business plan to start an animal rescue. Detail fundraising strategies and potential revenue sources.

Policy 59

Policy Policies Fundraising Funding 59

Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

Analyzing data to ensure program impact and effectiveness With an annual budget of $21.8 Analyzing data to ensure program impact and effectiveness With an annual budget of $21.8 What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents?

Transportation 115

Transportation Policy Policies Training 115

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

Grant Readiness 119

Grant Readiness Award Readiness Grants 119

Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Your major donors may be funding significant portions of your budget. Many of them want to know how policy changes affect local organizations. But do they know how this impacts your organization? Now is the time to connect. Not to ask for money but to keep them in the loop. By all means, reach out to them all!

Government 66

Government Funding Media Policy 66

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If the budget permits, allow guests. If there’s no budget for an event, each department could record a video message about why volunteers are valuable. Create a Volunteer Engagement Policy Remember that volunteers are donors (of time, talent, and often financial support), but not all donors are volunteers. Authors Barbara L.

Retainer 111

Retainer Policy Policies Training 111

Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

So how can you minimize these errors and create data entry policies for your users? Managing your grants within your fund accounting system will allow you to budget by grant, report on budget vs actuals, and review grant activity, so you can quickly and easily answer these questions. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

Indirect Cost 115

Indirect Cost Indirect Funding Software 115

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Because you have $10,000 to spend each month on Google ads, you don’t need to worry about how expensive those keywords get – it is almost as if you have an unlimited budget! Using the Google Ad Grant is an effective way to get the word out about your organization and promote your fundraising campaigns.

Utilities 97

Utilities Grants Grant Policy 97

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Creating Ethical Grant Budgets and Sustainability Plans Session 6 of the Ethics Series For many organizations, a federal grant will be a significant expansion to an existing program or the initial funding for a program that does not yet exist. This can make the creation of grant budgets a very speculative process.

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Ethics Budget Grants Grant 40

Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

Yeah, it would be nice to have your organization’s logo on the tote bags, but if money to purchase tote bags isn’t in the budget this year, the donated ones will work just fine. Although the Board wished to remain a small organization with a small budget, they saw no way around their need for a bigger house.

Donation 116

Donation Budget Nonprofit Pass-Through 116

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy.

Indirect Cost 105

Indirect Cost Indirect Finance Government 105

GrantNews

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Risks of Mismanaging Your Business Your business plan is used to build the foundations of your business policies, mission statement, and corporate culture. A key element of a business plan is, you guessed it, the budget. Plan a budget for marketing, payroll and overhead. Many grant applications require a budget to be submitted.

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Grants Calendar Grant Calendar Utilities Budget 108