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7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2024

Blackbaud

Some revenue sources will clearly be revenue-wise (self-supporting or clearly core to the mission and supported by outside sources), and some will be ready to sunset. Make Sure You’re Ready for Your Next Government Grant Government grants are a great addition to any nonprofit’s balance sheet. Do they give you the information you need?

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3 Strategies to Build Your Organization’s Financial Capacity

Blackbaud

Calculating indirect costs can be challenging. Program-based budgets will allow your organization to make more precise cash flow projections and more appropriate fundraising goals for the year so that your organization can plan to accomplish more, not less.

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Collaboration—Love it or Hate it?

Grant Professionals Association

I’ll bet right now some of you are getting ready to write an angry response—and I’ll bet some of you are thinking, “Oh, I’m so glad someone finally admitted it!” I’ve even negotiated that none of us ask for Indirect Costs so all the money goes directly to the program! I hate collaboration. There, I said it. Absolutely not.

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How to write a winning grant proposal

Candid

A brief description of the project, including your goals and objectives. Project goals and objectives When it comes to grant proposals, it is important to understand the difference between goals and objectives. With this roadmap to guide your efforts, you’re ready to begin writing a successful grant proposal.

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Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

Blackbaud

These grants typically have goals associated with them—the foundation has a specific mission, or the government grant wants to address a specific societal issue. Many don’t cover operating costs or have a small allotment for indirect costs such as salaries, insurance, and utilities.

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The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Budgets in 2024

Grant Writing Made Easy

This step is crucial for setting realistic financial goals. Align Budgets with Strategic Goals This step ensures that financial resources are allocated to support your organization’s long-term strategic objectives and immediate programmatic goals. Ensure each cost is justified in terms of the program’s objectives.

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Learn How to Write Grants

Grant Writing Made Easy

Ready to unlock the secrets to writing winning grants? Grant writing is an invaluable skill that opens doors to funding opportunities, enabling nonprofits, researchers, and various organizations to achieve their goals. Ready to become a grant writing wizard? Let’s dive in! Why Learn About Grant Writing?