Grant Management Indirect Cost Management 
Blackbaud
JULY 18, 2025
Collaborate on budget development from day one: Work with your program, grant, and development teams to understand your funding gaps and opportunities to address new needs in your community that align with your mission. You don’t want to be juggling spreadsheets trying to manage your grant award.
Grant Professionals Association
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Now, the conference is much more manageable for me as I’m able to mix different aspects of my professional career all in one conference. When I first started attending the GrantSummit, I was often overwhelmed with all I was learning and how I would possibly integrate all I had learned before the next conference.
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Allied Grant Writers
DECEMBER 29, 2024
It outlines how funds will be allocated and ensures that all projected costs are accounted for. A well-prepared budget not only reflects the financial needs of the project but also demonstrates the applicant’s responsibility and capability to manage funds effectively.
Allied Grant Writers
MARCH 17, 2025
Budget Development: Create a detailed budget that outlines all projected expenses and demonstrates how the grant funds will be utilized. This should include both direct and indirect costs, ensuring transparency and accountability. Statement of Need: Clearly articulate the problem or opportunity that the project addresses.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 23, 2025
Budget Justifications & Templates: Most grants require breaking down your numbers. Prepare clear, pre-formatted explanations for everyday expenses like staff time, supplies, and indirect costs. Grant writing for small nonprofits can be streamlined with free or low-cost tools that are easy to adopt and quick to implement.
Candid
JUNE 5, 2025
This article by Melissa Pulis, a former Candid support manager, outlines how to get started, with an emphasis on project proposal budgets. The article also points you to additional Candid resources on developing a nonprofit budget, including our free trainings: What do funders look for in grant proposal budgets?
Allied Grant Writers
JUNE 8, 2025
List personnel costs (salaries/benefits), travel, equipment, supplies, and indirect costs when allowed. Successful grant writers must now include quantitative and qualitative data in their proposals. Technology integration plays a vital role in modern grant writing.
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