Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

Like your K12 private school budget. A well-crafted budget is essential for aligning financial resources with the strategic goals of your private school, and with the right processes and tools, it doesnt have to be stressful. Your school may have multiple budgets, each with a different purpose.

Budget

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

While you may already have an annual budget and are reporting against it, the question remains: are you planning for cash? Begin by taking your monthly budget and assuming you pay everything on the first of the month. Scenario Planning Create a budget that zeroes out any government funding and make a plan from there.

Management

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This includes simple narratives, flexible budgets, clear timelines for decisions, and a quick approval process. Listening to your community will help you identify where your support can be most effective. Simplify Processes If you launch an emergency funding program, streamline the process as much as possible.

Policy

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In this blog, well break down the components of grant writing, analyze time estimates, and offer tips to streamline the process, highlighting the importance of calculating average hours for grant writing. Planning and Strategy (5-10 Hours) Defining project objectives, budgets, and deliverables. Budget Justification: 3-5 hours.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

An exception would be digital paid ad campaigns, where expenses run high based on the organization’s ad budget. A Digital Way Nonprofits Can Increase Support first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Organizations can use this data to adjust their strategies in real-time, optimizing campaigns for better results.

Fundraising

RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

There needs to be a robust budget and budget justification that outlines how you will spend your funds, and that these funds comply with federal requirements. If there are specific funding restrictions or caps in specific cost categories, how are you accounting for that in your budget, and does this impact your project narrative?

Award

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals. Ready to learn more?

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Finance: Review the project budget and possibly compare with your organizations financial reports of actual versus budgeted expenses, offering time for team member education. (If the grant application included a work plan, you could attach it to the agenda for reference, but save reviewing the plan for a subsequent meeting).

GPC

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia. Equally important is a comprehensive budget that outlines how funds will be allocated. Shavonn * Need help? Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com.* About Shavonn V.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Important activities: Gather necessary documents, develop narratives, build budgets, and secure internal approvals. That way, everyone has the same information, and no one is left wondering about grant specifics or budget details. Objective: Monitor grant progress, manage budgets, and ensure compliance throughout the grant period.

Grant

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

Hiring is a consistent pain point for nonprofits, especially those on a strict budget. The post 3 Ways to Improve Your Nonprofits Leadership Approach first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Heres how to get started: Revisit your hiring efforts. To improve your recruiting efforts, you need to optimize your hiring processes.

Consulting

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? Would this investment speed up budgeting, provide more accurate data, or mitigate risk? As a CFO, you know your organization needs to invest in your technology infrastructure. Be sure to clearly lay that out.

Finance

Strategic Grants

MARCH 25, 2025

Like many, the Strategic Grants team is unpacking the details of the 25-26 Federal Budget. While the budget seems to favour individual households, there are sector specific initiatives worth mentioning. Our round-up is below, plus links to additional budget resources. Strengthening the social safety net The budget includes $11.5

Budget

Blackbaud

JUNE 4, 2025

Establish protocols for fixed asset counts and managing departmental budgets to prevent overages. The post Building Trust and Accountability: A Guide to Nonprofit Internal Controls Policy first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Require pre-approvals for expenses over a defined threshold to avoid unplanned spending.

Policy

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2025

Final Thoughts You don’t need a huge staff or a big budget to pull off events like those mentioned in this guide. She can be found listening to the Interstellar soundtrack while writing content for GolfStatus’ educational guides, templates, blogs, case studies, webinars, and more.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Running budget scenarios early allows you to make informed choices and reduce surprises. Proactively share resources such as templates for strategic budgeting or checklists for cost containment best practices. Fewer donors or smaller gifts may require adjustments to your processes. Also, be proactive with your funding decisions.

Government

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Were often the ones shaping narratives, refining budgets, and crafting the compelling language that helps nonprofit organizations secure critical funding. Ghostwriting is one of the most common, yet least talked about, practices in grant writing, especially for consultants.

Ethics

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Welcome to “Grammar Kerfuffles,” a blog series from DH Leonard Consulting that you will see here on the semi-regular. If you like “fun” and “grammar” being next to each other in the previous sentence, this blog series is for you. Consider the sentence “The budget was overspent” in contrast with “We overspent the budget.”

Grant Writing

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about sending your GivingTuesday email: how to write it, when to send it, why it’s important, and who to target. Cost-effective : Compared to print marketing or paid ads, email is a budget-friendly option with a high return on investment (ROI).

Fundraising

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

To help you get started, this guide will discuss four proven tips for procuring auction prizes your audience will want to bid on while sticking to your event budget. The post 5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. Let’s dive in! Happy fundraising!

Procurement

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

At some point, you will realize that more staff and more budget can take you only so far. The post 7 Signs Your Organization Is Ready for an Enterprise-Scale CRM first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Your Fundraising Goals Are Materially Increasing As your organization grows, so do your fundraising goals.

CRM

Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Budgeting: If you can track goals and budgets in your software, are you doing so? When your budget is in place and accessible to the fundraising team, you can break it down by how that program’s dollars have been spent, and by how they’re planned to be spent. This is how you maintain trust.

Finance

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The Make It Make Cents webinar explored innovative revenue generators, budget analysis tips, and aligning your fundraising strategies with your mission. Smart Budgeting: Analyze your budget to make informed financial decisions. Key Takeaways: Innovative Revenue Streams: Explore new ideas to diversify income at your events.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

These can include disbursement timelines, budget allocation, and project progress. For instance, you could share budgeting templates, provide a referral to a financial advisor, or recommend attending a workshop on managing large-scale funding. Consider creating reporting dashboards that clearly display key metrics.

Grant

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Discrepancies and Budget Overruns Manual time tracking and payroll allocation can result in discrepancies between recorded time and payroll provider data. These discrepancies can lead to budget overruns and difficulties in managing funds effectively.

Grant

Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

Finalize Your Fundraiser Budget and Set Fundraising Goals With fewer distractions, summer is the perfect time to: Analyze last year’s event performance Create a budget aligned with your fundraising goals Assign spending limits to committee teams 7. Ready to turn plans into action?

Procurement

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Find the Right Number for Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves The Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI) Workgroup suggests that the minimum operating reserve ratio at the lowest point during the year should be 25 percent, or about three months of the annual operating expense budget. However, this is not a universal benchmark.

Contracts

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

For example, is the funder asking for a detailed budget? The post Researching Your Grantmaker: 3 Questions to Consider first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Knowing what the grantmaker is asking for ahead of time can help you weigh the costs associated with submitting a proposal and decide whether it’s worthwhile.

Proposal

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Factor in all costs, including staff time, and forecast different scenariosbest case, worst case, and most likelyto understand the impact on your budget. The post How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Delve into the numbers to determine the potential return on investment.

Finance

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the typical issues nonprofits face during the grant writing process and offer practical solutions to overcome them. Budgeting and Financials 5.1 Challenge Creating a detailed and accurate budget that aligns with the grant’s requirements can be complex. Time Constraints 1.1 Meeting Deadlines 6.1

Grant Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 2, 2025

I’ve been working on this blog for years, and I have still barely scratched the surface of what goes into crafting a successful grant proposal …and then another one …and then another one. It’s a lot to keep track of, and I certainly couldn’t summarize it all in a single blog post. Foundations require wise stewardship of their money.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Who constructs the budget? If youre the only grant writer, you still need to secure your head writer status, so youve got each executive directors permission to approach a member of their staff with assignments. Divide up the writing. Who fills out the SF-424 application? Most important: set interim deadlines and enforce them.

Logic Model

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Grant professionals are not merely writers but often content experts, team builders, budget gurus, and the first point of contact for an agency in the funding community. Their expertise in program and budget planning is invaluable. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute s Competencies and Skills.

GPC

Blackbaud

AUGUST 4, 2025

That makes it a natural fit for building awareness, reaching new audiences, and increasing revenue—especially when budgets and staff capacity are tight. You don’t need a large team or a big budget to make an impact. The post Building a Modern Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Program first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 30, 2025

Budgets are limited. The post How Optimization, Accessibility, and Automation Drive Digital Fundraising Success first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Even one or two automated series—built around key moments—can transform the donor journey. The Bottom Line: Start Small, Think Big Fundraising teams are busy.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It simply is not inspirational for a charity to declare that they must have more resources in the next few weeks to meet their budget. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. How, then, should you talk about year-end gifts of assets? The post What’s Your End-of-Year Strategy for Planned Gifts of Assets?

Liability