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.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By now, I hope you are realizing grant management doesn’t have to be a scary web of confusing topics and rules. With this grant management series, I aim to outline some of the commonly seen issues and provide resources to learn more. Check out the previous posts on conflict of interest policies and procedures and time and effort !

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. The new guidance states that cognizant federal agencies will uphold these indirect rates and pass-through entities (PTEs) must do the same.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 21, 2025

However, when you understand overhead costs and how to manage them, you can be more confident in your spending decisions and be more transparent with stakeholders. Also called administrative or indirect costs, theyre typically not tied to specific programs or activitiesmeaning they indirectly support your mission.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Too often, grant management is seen as a scary, messy aspect of grant funding, and we have a vague understanding of the requirements or components. In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

This explains why some folks seem to manage lots of demands without burning out (they usually also have lots of resources). Consider increasing resources by providing more funding to cover indirect costs and general operating support. Managers can prevent burnout by creating human-centered norms with their team.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 21, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB), an agency within the Executive Office of the President, issues government-wide grants-related guidance for federal departments and agencies and is responsible for the maintenance of this document. What is Uniform Guidance? Raising the level of single audit requirements from $750,000 to $1,000,000.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

The answer depends on the accounting and financial management expertise within the organization. Guidelines from the Office of Management and Budget ( Circular A-122 for information on indirect costs and Uniform grant guidance for updated information on indirect costs determination ). Let's Break the Starvation Cycle.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. These professionals have the expertise necessary to set up your accounting system and work with you on nearly any aspect of financial management. The core of nonprofit accounting is accountability.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 5, 2024

Organizations in Process of Getting 501(c)3 Status Enhancing Nonprofit Donation Management with DoJiggy Understanding 501(c)(3) Status Criteria for 501(c)(3) Organizations Organizations seeking 501(c)(3) status must navigate a complex landscape of legal and financial requirements.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 8, 2024

And you need the right practices and policies in place to ensure those employees are prepared to do their jobs well and have a positive employment experience at your organization. Volunteer management aspect : Nonprofits frequently rely on volunteers to bolster their projects or programs. Volunteer management.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Grant Management Considerations Understanding and following tracking procedures for outcomes, time and effort, and procurement are key to maintaining ethical practices when preparing an application and managing grant funds. Why is this addressed so thoroughly?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Using a solution like Blackbauds Tuition Management integrated with Blackbaud Financial Aid Management is a powerful combo that can help eliminate these types of administrative burdens. This approach can create a cycle of higher stated tuition rates and deeper discounts that becomes increasingly difficult to manage.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

You were the executive director, development officer, marketing manager, and HR department, all rolled into one. HR is the department responsible for managing hiring, onboarding, training, and benefits. Volunteer management aspect: Nonprofits frequently rely on the support of volunteers to bolster their projects or programs.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

Technology, especially AI, is crucial in enhancing budget accuracy and financial management, enabling more dynamic resource allocation. Regulatory Changes: Ongoing changes in government policies and regulations can affect funding, operations, and compliance, requiring constant vigilance and adaptability from nonprofit organizations.

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

BUDGET A proposal budget is another area where the questions can be very specific to the solicitation at hand, although a few questions are standard fare, including: Are indirect costs allowable? Most funders list their policy on indirects in the solicitations. Is match (cost share) required?

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

A project proposal typically includes a background section, a management and personnel section, and a past performance section. And either way, you may be able to leverage your data to bring about policy changes. As referenced above, a monitoring and evaluation plan in outline form (i.e.,

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Peak Proposals

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Confirming Funder Application Policies Part of creating a grant strategy involves identifying funders you intend to apply to over the next year. Will funders see your organization as being capable of managing six-figure grants? they do not allow indirect or overhead costs)?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This categorization allows nonprofit managers to demonstrate how funds are spent across activities and is essential for transparency and accountability. At its core, functional expense reporting segments a nonprofit’s costs into three main categories: program services; management and general activities; and, fundraising efforts.

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