Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

But recent events and changing philosophies on overhead costs have shed light on these expenses, which are required to run a functioning nonprofit. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised their uniform guidance in 2024, increasing the de minimus (or standard) rate allowed for indirect costs—overhead for federal grants—from 10 to 15%.

Indirect Cost

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. Calculate Your Indirect Cost Rate Complete and correct cost allocation is key to the financial stability of your organization.

Indirect Cost

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Many don’t cover operating costs or have a small allotment for indirect costs such as salaries, insurance, and utilities. Don’t Settle for Commercial Accounting Software On the surface, unrestricted funds are easier to manage than restricted funds.

Funding

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

When you track your nonprofit administration spending, you will have several categories feeding into what is considered overhead, including management, general, and fundraising. These are also known as indirect costs, expenses that cannot be tied directly to programs. Expenses related to events. Fundraising training.

Fundraising

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

A project proposal typically includes a background section, a management and personnel section, and a past performance section. Regardless of your area of expertise and whether you are employed by a nonprofit or educational institution, you will find that the list of viable funders is going to be manageable.

Funding