Indirect Cost Nonprofit Utilities 
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 18, 2024
By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofits growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization.
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?
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GrantNews
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In fact, wages, salaries, rent, debt, and general operating costs are often listed as ineligible expenses. A “payroll grant” is a financial award given to a business or nonprofit to give them the capital they need to cover their payroll expenses. So, what exactly are payroll grants where can you find them?
Allied Grant Writers
MARCH 17, 2025
Supporting Community Development and Social Justice Initiatives Many grants specifically target nonprofit organizations engaged in community services, education, and social justice initiatives. Websites such as Grants.gov , the Foundation Center, and regional nonprofit resource centers are excellent starting points.
Blackbaud
JULY 15, 2025
It’s important to understand the different types of costs inherent in running a nonprofit organization, how those costs relate to each other, and what those costs indicate about your organization as compared to others. Program costs are why you exist as a nonprofit. That sounds pretty terrible.
Candid
JUNE 5, 2025
Building a nonprofit budget can be intimidating, not only for new projects or organizations but for all nonprofits when the fundraising outlook is uncertain. The basics of developing a nonprofit budget Once you have a grasp of the different types of nonprofit budgets and their building blocks, the process won’t seem intimidating.
Allied Grant Writers
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Budgets should include: Direct Costs : Expenses that can be directly attributed to the project, such as salaries, materials, and equipment. Indirect Costs : Overhead costs, such as utilities and administrative expenses. Budget Component Description Direct Costs Expenses directly related to the project.
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