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Strategies for Impactful Grantmaking During Funding Uncertainty

Blackbaud

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling. Stay Informed “The less you know about something, the riskier it becomes, Daniel shared.

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13 Tips for Ensuring Government Grant Compliance for Your Nonprofit Organization

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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.

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Why Fund Accounting Software Beats Spreadsheets for Nonprofit Grant Reporting and Compliance

Blackbaud

You will want to think ahead about being able to easily capture grant information, set up tasks and deadlines, and then run accurate reports at any time. So how can you minimize these errors and create data entry policies for your users? What if a donor or stakeholder wants quick information on a grant?

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Taking the Fear out of Grant Management: Indirect Cost Allocation By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Check out the previous posts on conflict of interest policies and procedures and time and effort ! 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. What are indirect costs?

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

Blackbaud

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. Update the policy based on your current and future needs. Next, calculate the expenses for each channel.

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Untangling the New Uniform Grant Guidance

RBW Strategy

As stated in the guidance, OMB revised Parts 25 (Unique Entity Identifier & System for Award Management), 170 (Reporting Subaward & Executive Compensation Information), and 175 (Award Term for Trafficking in Persons) to ensure its guidance properly aligns with underlying statutes, as amended. Let’s examine each one.

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Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

Allied Grant Writers

Government Grants Government grants are typically provided at the federal, state, or local level and can be a significant source of funding for churches, for profit organizations, especially when the projects align with public policy objectives such as community development, education, or social services.

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