Finance Indirect Cost Policies 
Blackbaud
JUNE 20, 2025
Most nonprofit finance teams have been taught to keep their overhead costs buried deep within their financial statements. But recent events and changing philosophies on overhead costs have shed light on these expenses, which are required to run a functioning nonprofit. Overhead vs Indirect Costs: What’s the Difference?
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Pre-Award Preparation Have certain policies and processes in place before applying for a grant so you can be confident you meet their requirements and there are no surprises. Tip 1: Have your leadership drive the conversation on grant funding and the policies associated with this revenue stream. Update your policies accordingly.
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Blackbaud
DECEMBER 20, 2023
From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.
Blackbaud
APRIL 2, 2024
So how can you minimize these errors and create data entry policies for your users? Understand Your Indirect Costs Tracking and allocating your indirect costs is one of the most tedious aspects of grant applications and reporting. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets! Ready to tackle the tasks of grants?
Assel Grant Services
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Check out the previous posts on conflict of interest policies and procedures and time and effort ! finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). Have you ever wondered what indirect costs entail, or heard the term “de minimus rate” and questioned what that means?
Tech Soup
JANUARY 29, 2015
Guidelines from the Office of Management and Budget ( Circular A-122 for information on indirect costs and Uniform grant guidance for updated information on indirect costs determination ). Bridgespan Group Nonprofit Cost Analysis toolkit. Budgeting, fiscal policies, and internal control resources.
Grant Writing Made Easy
MAY 1, 2024
Regulatory Changes: Ongoing changes in government policies and regulations can affect funding, operations, and compliance, requiring constant vigilance and adaptability from nonprofit organizations. Capital Costs: If applicable, costs associated with purchasing or upgrading physical assets for the program.
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