Blackbaud
APRIL 1, 2025
Funders are really important, Kristina said on the webinar. Can you provide support for capacity building or indirect costs like salaries to help grantees weather the unexpected shortfall without taking lines of credit? They are looking to their grantmaking partners for communication and transparency.
Allied Grant Writers
DECEMBER 29, 2024
The primary parts of a grant budget include personnel costs, project expenses, and administrative and indirect costs. Personnel Costs Personnel costs encompass the expenses related to the staff involved in the grant-funded project. These may include utilities, rent, and general administrative costs.
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Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Learn more and sign up for a webinar about NXT Time, check out the Capital Business Solutions website. By automating the process, nonprofits can make better data-driven decisions and focus on their mission rather than getting bogged down in manual data entry.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 23, 2025
Prepare clear, pre-formatted explanations for everyday expenses like staff time, supplies, and indirect costs. Attend funder webinars, office hours, or regional briefings. Budget Justifications & Templates: Most grants require breaking down your numbers. You might even get helpful guidance on what they’re really looking for.
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.
Blackbaud
APRIL 2, 2024
Understand Your Indirect Costs Tracking and allocating your indirect costs is one of the most tedious aspects of grant applications and reporting. Some grants may come with lots of stipulations about what operating costs they will fund—and how much. Ready to tackle the tasks of grants?
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
In our webinar with Rachel Werner and James Spencer from RBW Strategy, they covered steps to help nonprofits that receive—or are looking to start receiving—government grant funding. Tip 4: Calculate your indirect cost or make an intentional decision to use the de minimis rate.
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