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Strategies for Impactful Grantmaking During Funding Uncertainty

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Amid times of significant uncertainty, your grantees need to know that you are informed, listening to their needs, and ready to support your communities. Stay Informed “The less you know about something, the riskier it becomes, Daniel shared. Here are three ways funders can support their grantees now and in the future.

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Nonprofits Guide to Applying and Negotiating an Indirect Cost Rate

PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

Nonprofits Guide to Applying and Negotiating an Indirect Cost Rate In the previous article, we learned “ Why Your Organization Needs A Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate? ” The cognizant agency will receive your completed indirect cost rate proposal to further negotiate a rate for your nonprofit. Let’s begin. See 2 CFR 200.19

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Why Accurate Payroll and Time Allocation Is Crucial for Your Nonprofit Grant Reporting

Blackbaud

By having a clear picture of how funds are being used, you can make informed decisions about staffing, program development, and other resource-related matters. This solution helps organizations track employee hours, leave, and attendance, and integrates this information with Financial Edge NXT.

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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. What if a donor or stakeholder wants quick information on a grant? Manually entering grant information on spreadsheets can only go so far. Ready to tackle the tasks of grants?

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The Financial Edge: Crafting Budgets for Grant Success

Allied Grant Writers

The primary parts of a grant budget include personnel costs, project expenses, and administrative and indirect costs. 5,000 Administrative and Indirect Costs Administrative and indirect costs refer to the overhead expenses that support the overall operation of the organization but are not directly linked to a specific project.

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What Are Payroll Grants and Where Can I Find Them?

GrantNews

Applicants may request an indirect cost rate of up to 15 percent of the total award request. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ page.

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13 Tips for Ensuring Government Grant Compliance for Your Nonprofit Organization

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Tip 4: Calculate your indirect cost or make an intentional decision to use the de minimis rate. Knowing how you want to handle indirect costs before you apply for government grants will speed up the application and reporting processes. Receiving the Grant Award Congratulations on winning the grant! Tip 13: Be prepared for your audit.