Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Think of the words "overhead" and "nonprofits" and what comes to mind? If the nonprofit sector is going to change the conversation about overhead, the sector first needs to foster a more honest discussion about responsible accounting. If so, you've fallen victim to the overhead myth. For example, Ms.

Indirect Cost

GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2024

With in-person events as a cornerstone fundraiser for many nonprofits, nonprofits are always looking for ways to raise more all while spending less. With two out of three nonprofits feeling pressured to increase revenue streams, it is increasingly important to ensure your fundraising events are driving revenue for your mission.

Indirect Cost

Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

So, how does a nonprofit find funding to keep the lights on and grow the programs?" First, let's look at the statistics, culled from GrantStation's most recent State of Grantseeking™ Report : Almost 70 percent of nonprofits keep their indirect and administrative costs at 20 percent or less of their annual budget.

Grantstation

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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. These are common scenarios, and while they may be new or unknown, taking steps to understand how grant funds should be managed is critical to the nonprofit’s success.

Grant Management

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. However, many of the principles will also apply to researchers based outside of the US as well as to nonprofits. In this post, we’re going to focus on a different topic for a more targeted audience. The topic is research funding.

Funding

Peak Proposals

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Handling your existing grants and contracts well is one of the best predictors of your ability to secure grant funding in the future. Opportunity Costs It takes money to make money, even in the nonprofit world. they do not allow indirect or overhead costs)? Reputation : Is your organization in good financial standing?

Grants

Greater Giving

AUGUST 20, 2024

Imagine you’re an entry-level nonprofit employee. As a nonprofit leader , achieving this ideal at your organization may feel daunting. Strengthening Your Organization From the Inside Out As a nonprofit, most of your work is outward-focused. What workplace culture would you want to be immersed in every day?

Consulting

Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2024

Improving Your Nonprofit’s Internal Culture: A Mini Guide Imagine you’re an entry-level nonprofit employee. As a nonprofit leader , achieving this ideal at your organization may feel daunting. Strengthening Your Organization From the Inside Out As a nonprofit, most of your work is outward-focused.

Consulting