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Federal Grants Are Beasts—Here’s How to Slay Them Without Losing Your Mind

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

The pros know this and form a strike team early a small but mighty group that includes: Budget and finance staff (get them moving immediately on match, line items, and cost-sharing). Build a Strike Team Before the Battle Begins Federal proposals are too complex for one person to carry alone.

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3 Strategies to Build Your Organization’s Financial Capacity

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Develop a more accurate overall budget In collaboration with your organization’s finance committee, create a more accurate overall budget by using project or program-based budgets. Calculating indirect costs can be challenging. You can build a simple dashboard with formulas and pivot tables in Microsoft Excel.

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The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Budgets in 2024

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Here, you’ll find comprehensive guides, templates, and expert advice tailored specifically for nonprofits. Components: Direct Costs: Expenses that are directly tied to the program, such as materials, staff salaries specific to the program, and direct operational costs.