The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

In the first few months of 2025, many federal grants and contracts have been terminated. Review and revise the program budget. Unfortunately, sudden loss of grants and contracts can result in program termination completely. Thousands of federal employees have been fired. The functions of complete agencies have been eliminated.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

These can include disbursement timelines, budget allocation, and project progress. Avoid surprises by discussing these possibilities early and including them in writing within the grant contract. This also allows team members to provide timely and accurate responses to grantee inquiries, improving overall relationships.

Grant

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

Skills and Next Steps As organizations pursue larger and more complex awards, professionals must strengthen their post-award skills across four core areas: Skill Area Basic Strategic Data Tracks activities and outcomes Ensures data quality, confidentiality, and security protocols Budgets Understands cost categories and reporting deadlines Applies cost (..)

Award

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Prepare a Proposal Plan: Develop a comprehensive plan detailing the project’s objectives, strategy, and budget. Draft a Contract : Formalize the working relationship by outlining terms such as deliverables, timelines, and compensation in a contract.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Each structure offers unique advantages based on an organization’s needs and budget constraints. A nonprofit can make better budget decisions for grant writing services by knowing these payment models. This setup helps everyone – organizations can budget exactly, while writers get rewarded for working efficiently.

Grant

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When your nonprofit is just getting started, your budget for an accounting system is likely very close to $0. And this data rolls up into your organizational budget to give you a holistic view of your finances. It may be time to look for a fund accounting system with subfund capabilities when you notice these three signs.

Finance

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Working with your program and development teams, your finance staff identifies funding gaps, supplies important budget numbers, sets up projects in your accounting software, establishes spending approvals, and creates reporting schedules. Address budget variances and determine how you will spend any remaining funds according to grant terms.

Government

Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Within that okay for now group are many that may still be targeted for cuts: A memo from the Office of Management and Budget said: The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars… Nonprofits in the rest of the world cant breathe easy.

Funding

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Government grants come from tax revenues and budget allocations. When awarded a grant, your organization enters into a contract with the grant maker, agreeing to specific guidelines and objectives. Benefit Local Communities : Grants to nonprofits for projects to benefit local communities.

Funding

DoJiggy

JULY 1, 2025

Pricing: The peer-to-peer package starts at $229/month No long-term contract required Choosing the Right Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platform When selecting a peer-to-peer fundraising platform, you’ll likely want to consider the following factors. It is especially useful for in-person events with donation kiosks and multi-channel campaigns.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Step 3: Create a Business Plan and Budget You’ll need to develop a business plan to start an animal rescue. Budget and Expenses Outline your expected costs, including the facility, animal care, administrative, and fundraising expenses. Adoption Agreements Draft a contract with guidelines for pet care and return policies.

Policy

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

Integrated enrollment management systems feed contract details directly into your billing system, eliminating manual data entry. Whether youre assessing the need for assessing the need for a tuition reset or forecasting next years budget , drill-down reporting helps you identify trends and address gaps efficiently.

Finance

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Organizations lacking diversified funding streams become particularly vulnerable during economic downturns, when both individual giving and foundation support typically contract. The Impact of Economic Uncertainty on Nonprofit Sustainability Economic volatility creates additional challenges for nonprofit financial planning.

Funding

Grant Writer Team

JULY 24, 2025

Many organizations don’t have the time, budget, or internal resources to manage the grant writing process effectively. Disadvantage: A more desirable grant opportunity may spur a ‘bidding war’ which could end up increasing the cost to the point of putting a strain on your project budget.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Role of Grant and Contract Officers in Foundation Funding Grant and contract officers connect researchers with foundations. Researchers with experience know they need to work together with their organization’s support systems to get foundation funding. They work together with program management teams to track data and results.

Grant

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Sponsors may have concerns, budget limitations, or other commitments. Here are some common objections and how to addressthem: We Already Have a Charitable Commitment ThisYear If a sponsor has already allocated their charity budget elsewhere, offer a smaller-scale involvement.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

JUNE 30, 2025

They take the weight off of your nonprofit’s resources, enabling you to spread your budget more effectively. This agreement can cover the donation’s value, the “contract” between your organization and the donor, the purpose and nature of the gift, and more to ensure both parties are on the same page and expectations are met.

Donation

Candid

MARCH 18, 2025

Candids analysis of IRS Form 990 data i and Urbans results from a panel study on government grants and contracts for public charities ii reveals three common themes: 1. Urbans panel study found that two-thirds of public charities receive either government grants or contracts. nonprofits rely on government grants.

Government

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

These might include: 501(c)(3) nonprofit status Specific geographic areas or populations served Minimum or maximum annual operating budgets Years in operation Required match or cost-sharing Audit history or financial documentation Even one missing element can disqualify your proposal, regardless of how compelling your narrative is.

Grant

Grant Writer Team

MAY 8, 2025

All the intimate details of your contract are confidential between you your grant writer. Youll need to budget for this expense upfront. These figures should be regarded as ballpark estimates only. However, keep the following in mind: Grant funds cannot be used to pay a grant writer.

Grant

Blue Avocado

APRIL 1, 2025

If you have ever worked for a nonprofit or in public office, or lived in a town with a budget, you may be familiar with the cycle of participant surveys, focus groups, or public forums that drive public processes and inform policy. These are examples of community engagement. We find a way to make compensation compulsory.

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Vaeth, President Trumps Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sought to greatly expand the pause and review process to all federal assistance awards as defined in the Uniform Guidance (see 2 CFR 200.1) Now, Matthew J. through OMB Memo M-25-13 issued on January 27, 2025.

Grant

Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2025

Limited budgets, complex grant requirements, and fluctuating revenue streams can make managing finances a significant challenge. Cost-effectiveness Nonprofits often operate on tight budgets , and hiring a fractional CFO allows you to access senior-level expertise without the full-time salary and benefits associated with an in-house CFO. “A

Finance

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP Saying he wanted to review whether federal grants aligned with his policies, President Donald Trump suspended foreign aid and directed the Office of Management and Budget to temporarily suspend all federal grants and contracts.

Federal Grants

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Obligated funds are generally protected by executed contracts between funding agencies and grantees. Any President can propose recissions under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA), which also authorizes deferrals of budget authority (temporary delays in the release of funds for obligation). Will any of this happen?

Manufacturing

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

In one case, I was laid off from a job I had for three years at a not-for-profit organization because of budget cuts (third round of layoffs). I was asked to come interview for a contract position funded by a federal flow-through grant to the state. She knew I was graduating from college.

GPC

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Contraction in the Reinsurance Market This contraction of the reinsurance market is a direct result of the other causes listed in this article, but its impact on insurers is exacerbated by two things: There are only a few reinsurers that will even consider providing reinsurance capacity at the levels needed by small and mid-sized insurers like NIA.

Insurance

Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

Sticking to an event budget. Why Use an Event Budget Template It seems as though events season is always upon us. Whether you’re planning a big trade expo or your annual member’s luncheon, event budgeting crucial for mission-driven organizations. Here’s two budget templates to make your own!

Template

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Why this is important Public funding may only constitute a small portion of your budget, but it could mean the difference between having programs and accommodations or not. How to do it Assess your grant or contract language to identify which programs could be impacted. Update forecasts and budgets to reflect any changes.

Policy

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Organizations are always making miracles happen on tight budgets. Above all, planning for financial sustainability comes down to Budgeting and Expenses: First, sit down with your accountant. Speak with your accountant to explore what “contract positions” entail. Need more help with your budget? Learn more, visit [link].

Budget

Blackbaud

MAY 6, 2024

Like a good recipe, your nonprofit budget requires high-quality ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and a knowledgeable cook or two to put it together. Here are a few simple steps to help you create a solid budget that helps your organization allocate resources effectively and makes your budgeting process easier.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

When you’re just getting started, it’s critical that one of your first steps is to create your nonprofit’s first budget to help you manage both your organization and your finances as it grows. Without a budget, you can find yourself in deep water, fast, with more money going out than coming in.

Budget

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

Yet, until recently, they also meant our staff spent extensive time and energy calling families to track down re-enrollment contracts each year. With this approach, families now sign one continuous enrollment contract that remains in effect for the duration of their child(ren)’s enrollment at DKJA. We knew there had to be a better way.

Contract

RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

This is a privilege, but also requires diligence, planning, and solid recordkeeping to ensure that you follow the federal requirements as indicated in The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s Uniform Grant Guidance, or 2 CFR 200, plus any other federal, state or local agency requirements. This serves as your steering committee.

Federal Grants

Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 30, 2023

No matter what your role -- board member, executive director, grant professional, program staff -- you play a part in making sure that your organization is budgeting for grants. It depends on the organization, but having 10-20% of the annual budget from grants is a sustainable goal.

Budget

Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 15, 2023

We just finished writing the budget for next year and we set an income goal of $680,000 in grants. Funders often require the organization leader to review and sign a contract for the award. This includes monitoring the budget, tracking activities, measuring outcomes, and timely submission of funder requirements. Absolutely!

Budget

RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Challenge While the AAMC is a large organization with large federal and foundation grants supporting several key initiatives, they comprise only a small percentage of the overall organization budget. The grants office consists of just two staff members.

Grant Writing