Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. This section explores the purpose of grants, the importance of grant writing for organizations, and the impact that grants can have on students.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JULY 15, 2025

Administrative costs, on the other hand, are how you exist as a nonprofit. Admin costs are incurred as you direct and control the organization itself. They are also called “ overhead ” or, if you are working on a federal grant, “indirect costs.” Why you exist has a bearing on how you exist.

Indirect Cost

Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

Whether you’re just getting started or putting the final touches on your grant proposal, the resources below can help you refine your budget. 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?

Budget

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Indirect costs are the backbone of an organization’s operations. Also known as overhead or administrative costs, they ensure organizations smooth functioning. In the grant sphere, indirect costs represent the expenses associated with general operation and support of an organization or project.

Indirect Cost

The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Understanding the specific requirements and limitations outlined in the grant application is crucial for developing a budget that aligns with the funder’s priorities and expectations.

Budget

PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

JULY 9, 2018

Nonprofits Guide to Applying and Negotiating an Indirect Cost Rate In the previous article, we learned “ Why Your Organization Needs A Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate? ” Final rate - This is applicable to a specified past period which is based on the actual costs of the period. Let’s begin. See 2 CFR 200.19

Indirect Cost

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Untangling the New Uniform Grant Guidance It’s the news that all our grant enthusiasts and compliance champions have been waiting for – the new Uniform Grant Guidance has been issued! The Top 10 Uniform Grant Guidance Updates Drum roll, please…. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome? Let’s examine each one.

UEI

Candid

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. In this blog, we share the major types of grant proposal documents, their components, and free sample resources to show you what a successful version of each one looks like.

Proposal

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Tip 1: Categorize your revenue types, such as fundraising, grants, and earned income. Make Sure You’re Ready for Your Next Government Grant Government grants are a great addition to any nonprofit’s balance sheet. If you are not prepared for the requirements, a government grant can create more problems than they solve.

Indirect Cost

Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Calculating indirect costs can be challenging. You can clearly see which revenue sources or grant-funded parts of your organization might be draining your budget instead of adding to it. Just because a program takes more from your budget than it gives doesn’t mean it needs to be cut.

Finance

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Restricted funds are donations or grants that can only be used for the purposes specified by the funder. Many grants, especially federal and state grants, are restricted. So, the organizations behind the grants use the reporting requirements to make sure the funds go towards addressing those impact areas.

Funding

GrantNews

JANUARY 11, 2024

In fact, we think this is such a crucial part of grant funding that we identify over 6,000 grants in our grant listing directory in a special Grants for Nonprofits tab at the top of its webpage! Myth: A well-run nonprofit should have low “overhead” costs.

Indirect Cost

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. As highlighted by the 2024 GPA report , a well-prepared budget is not just beneficial but essential for securing grants and sustaining operations.

Budget

Greater Giving

JANUARY 21, 2025

To begin, lets break down exactly what overhead costs are. What are nonprofit overhead costs? Nonprofit overhead costs are expenses supporting an organizations operations and infrastructure. Then, break down overhead costs into categories to better track your overhead spending on areas like administrative salaries and rent.

Management

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. Creating a Realistic Timeline for Preparing Your Grant Proposal a. Key Budgeting Concepts VI.

Funding