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Best practices for a project budget in uncertain times 

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However, it can be a good idea to: a) add more potential funding sources than you’ve needed in the past; and b) explain (using a budget narrative ) your logic for including additional funding sources or program changes. In essence, you include a small contingency plan in the budget.

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Developing a nonprofit budget: The basics and best practices

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Building a nonprofit budget can be intimidating, not only for new projects or organizations but for all nonprofits when the fundraising outlook is uncertain. Yet, a challenging environment makes developing a strong, credible budget even more important. programs, administrative, fundraising), categorize revenue by source (e.g.,

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Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

The Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Grant Professionals Association don’t allow this practice in their codes of ethics. GAAP accounting rules say fundraising services need payment when provided, not based on future funding. This prohibition exists for several key reasons.