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

Blackbaud

With a fund accounting software system designed for nonprofits, you can fully track all your grants, especially restricted grants, in one place. Fund accounting software can allow you to accurately curate grant reports to track restrictions, set budgets, and audit grant awards. Ready to tackle the tasks of grants?

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13 Tips for Ensuring Government Grant Compliance for Your Nonprofit Organization

Blackbaud

Identify a place to store documentation, including applications and relevant policies, in a place where everyone has access, such as within the grant record within your fund accounting software or a cloud storage tool. Tip 4: Calculate your indirect cost or make an intentional decision to use the de minimis rate.

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

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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.

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3 Strategies to Build Your Organization’s Financial Capacity

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Calculating indirect costs can be challenging. Also check your fund accounting software for opportunities to share presentation-ready dashboards or even give certain staff members view-only access.

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Crafting Opportunities: Exploring the Grant Writing Process

Allied Grant Writers

Budget A detailed account of the financial resources needed, including direct and indirect costs. When developing a budget, one should consider the following elements: Direct Costs : These are expenses that can be directly attributed to the project, such as personnel, materials, and travel.

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Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

Blackbaud

Many don’t cover operating costs or have a small allotment for indirect costs such as salaries, insurance, and utilities. You can create presentation-ready charts that visually show what funds were spent, how they were used, and how that has changed over time. Join us for a product tour of Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT.

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The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Budgets in 2024

Grant Writing Made Easy

Components: Direct Costs: Expenses that are directly tied to the program, such as materials, staff salaries specific to the program, and direct operational costs. Capital Costs: If applicable, costs associated with purchasing or upgrading physical assets for the program. Ready to Win More and Work Less?

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