Candid

JULY 29, 2025

How do you calculate the correct costs for a project and follow best practices for budgeting if there’s no certainty about sources of income and anticipated expenses? How do you use your project budget to demonstrate credibility with grantmakers ? It also means listening to their suggestions of how to show such changes in your budget.

Budget

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Introduction to Grant Budgets Understanding the financial aspects of grant applications, particularly budgeting, is essential for both small businesses and non-profits. A well-structured budget can significantly impact the chances of securing funding.

Budget

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Does it clearly explain why each budget item is necessary? Does it clearly explain why each budget item is necessary? Make sure finance, program staff, and leadership all understand the proposal and budget inside and out. June is always an exciting month for college sports fans. How are you planning for your next grant audit?

IT

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This quick guide outlines approximate numbers for budgeting planned giving efforts across organizations of various sizes, offering actionable benchmarks to help secure financial sustainability. Targeting higher education primarily, the strategies here also apply to nonprofits with operating budgets between $1 million and $60 million.

Budget

Blackbaud

JUNE 4, 2025

Establish protocols for fixed asset counts and managing departmental budgets to prevent overages. A well-implemented internal control policy. For nonprofits, which rely heavily on trust and accountability, these policies arent just helpfultheyre essential. Do All Nonprofit Organizations Need an Internal Control Policy? Absolutely.

Policy

GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

But what if you don’t have the budget to bring in a professional? A well-thought-out budget Proof of community impact or potential 2. Craft a Strong Application On Your Own Even without formal training, you can write a compelling grant proposal by focusing on clarity, impact, and outcomes. Tip: Don’t overuse jargon.

Grant

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

They can teach you lessons that arent readily available in books or training sessions, offering tailored advice to sharpen your grant writing skills. Register for Grant Writing Training Nothing boosts your grant writing abilities like hands-on training. Reinforce other skill-building strategies, such as reading and mentorship.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Justifications An accurate and detailed budget serves as a financial blueprint for your proposal. Having a sound budget isn't just about numbers; it’s also about building trust. A well-structured budget reflects your planning and operational capabilities.

Grant Writing

Candid

MAY 2, 2025

Some nonprofits anticipating reimbursement from such grants may have already spent funds from this years budget. inflation) of 3% to 5% for future-year budgets. Some are learning, with no advance notice, that this funding has been revoked or eliminated going forward. In other words, many organizations are facing a funding crisis.

Proposal Writing

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

For example, share the story of Maria, a single mother who received resources to secure stable housing and training to land a new job. Review available case studies, testimonials, and pricing structures to pick one that will fulfill your needs without breaking your budget. Evoke emotion with stories. Put Thought Into Your Designs.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This includes simple narratives, flexible budgets, clear timelines for decisions, and a quick approval process. Host training sessions for basic skills such as CPR and first aid. Keep Your Organization Operational To effectively support the community during a climate event, it is crucial that your organization remains operational.

Policies

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

First, ensure that your employees are set up to be successful leaders by investing in leadership skills training.People across your team, from entry-level fundraisers to senior IT pros, have the potential to become leaders with a bit of training. Hiring is a consistent pain point for nonprofits, especially those on a strict budget.

Consultant

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. The lack of a single source of truth can lead to discrepancies and frustration.

Grant

Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

But what about combining leadership training with philanthropy for our younger set, who will find themselves with capacity to drive impact? Wendy Wecksell, a collaborator of mine, created the EQ of Wealth , a training on how wealth affects your emotions and relationships and how you can use that wealth to make a bigger impact.

Pass-Through

Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

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. Here’s how to get started: The basics of building a nonprofit budget.

Budget

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. This is a tough yet vital question for nonprofits to ask.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Funders review hundreds of applications, and issues such as unclear objectives, vague budgets, or an ineffective statement of need can easily push your proposal to the bottom of the pile. Define SMART outcomes: Swap broad objectives for measurable goals like, “Train 25 youth by Q4, with 80% finding employment within six months.”

Proposal

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Equally important is a comprehensive budget that outlines how funds will be allocated. A transparent and realistic budget instills confidence in potential funders, showcasing not only financial responsibility but also a serious commitment to achieving project goals.

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. Important activities: Allocate resources, launch programs, and train staff.

Grant

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Think and Ink Grant Consulting® Think and Ink Grant Consulting® helps large nonprofit organizations with budgets of $3 million or more, institutions of higher education, and municipalities increase their grant dollars. ® is designed to meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations. What are your goals?"

Grant

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Think and Ink Grant Consulting® Think and Ink Grant Consulting® helps large nonprofit organizations with budgets of $3 million or more, institutions of higher education, and municipalities increase their grant dollars. ® Grant Writing Training here. These efforts strengthen bonds and build trust. Networking support is paramount.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Capacity Building Grants can provide resources for training, staffing, and development, enhancing the organization’s overall capability to fulfill its mission. Understanding the Power of Local Grant Money Local grant money serves as a vital resource for non-profit organizations striving to enhance their community impact.

Grant

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Think and Ink Grant Consulting® Think and Ink Grant Consulting® helps large nonprofit organizations with budgets of $3 million or more, institutions of higher education, and municipalities increase their grant dollars. ® is designed to meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations. This tip is TRUE.

Grant Writing

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats when youll be asked to provide detailed financial reports, budgets, and plans for executing your program and measuring your success. If a funder likes your Letter of Inquiry, they’ll invite you to submit more details about what you would like them to fund. As you do that, consider why the funder uses a Letter of Inquiry.

Letter Of Inquiry

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Churches that invest in research and development for new programswhether in youth ministry, senior outreach, or interfaith dialogueoften rely on grants to test new ideas without overextending their regular budgets. Grants can support infrastructure improvements such as building renovations, technology upgrades, and energy efficiency projects.

Funding

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

That’s why thorough planning and budgeting are so important. Purpose-driven businesses and nonprofits providing inclusion through translation, on-the-job training, and a fair living wage will attract better talent. Volunteer Training: Allocate funds for training materials and events, potentially costing $200 to $1,000.

Liability Insurance

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things. Effective grant management goes beyond tracking funds in your CRM its also about budgeting effectively, prioritizing programs that need financial support, and delivering timely reports to grantmakers.

Finance

Candid

JUNE 17, 2025

According to the Council on Foundations’ (COF) March member survey , 80% of funders were considering making at least one change to its work, including 27% planning to increase their grantmaking budgets. What’s different about seeking foundation grants today? Here’s what to keep in mind when seeking foundation grants: 1.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Well-articulated grant proposals demonstrate an applicant’s understanding of the project’s goals, budget implications, and anticipated impact. Detailed Budget Proposal A comprehensive budget proposal is essential in demonstrating the financial viability of a project. A clear statement of the project or initiative.

Grant Writing

CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Board meetings and budget meeting dates If you are new to fundraising and havent yet held a fundraising campaign , then this is where a bit of research will likely go a long way. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Use this time for planning and campaign preparation.

Calendar

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. What does that mean? Celebrate the wins.

GPC

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

Author Bio: Julie Assel, GPC, CGMS, is CEO of Assel Grant Services, a national consulting firm specializing in strategic grant research, proposal development, management, and training. Over the last 20+ years, I have been privileged to help hundreds of organizations receive significant grant funding.

Award

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

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These programs often cover various facets of the grant writing process, including research, proposal writing, budget preparation, and project evaluation. Unlocking Funding Opportunities with Grant Writing The Importance of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations Grant writing is a vital skill for non-profit organizations seeking funding.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For example, American Red Cross offers training programs for volunteers with specific skills to help during a time of need. In preparation to act immediately, it is beneficial to think about setting aside budget to match employee donations and to provide community grants. Activate your campaigns.

Donation

GrantNews

JULY 1, 2025

Funding may support services such as career training, education, therapeutic activities, mobility aids, housing, and caregiver assistance. Eligible projects may include job training programs, mobile health clinics, shelter renovations, community gardens, and other efforts that help organizations serve more people or operate more efficiently.

Grant

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

However, you don’t need a million-dollar budget to make a difference. Transparent Reports: Funding for Your Nonprofit Build trust with your team and supporters by providing a clear, realistic budget. Utilize budgeting tools to monitor spending patterns. In truth, every decision you make affects the impact of your group.

Funding