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? ” The cognizant agency will receive your completed indirect cost rate proposal to further negotiate a rate for your nonprofit. Let’s begin.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore effective grant budgeting strategies that nonprofits can implement to strengthen their grant applications, increase their chances of success, and ultimately, make a greater impact in their communities. One strategy for maximizing cost-effectiveness is to explore volunteer support to supplement grant funds.

Budget

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year. It gives your nonprofit breathing room when a problem or a new opportunity arises.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

De Minimis Indirect Cost Rate Increase (§200.414): For those recipients (and subrecipients) who do not have a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement in place, this is welcome news. The new guidance states that cognizant federal agencies will uphold these indirect rates and pass-through entities (PTEs) must do the same.

UEI

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A Statement of Cash Flows is a detailed financial view used by nonprofit organizations to track inflows and outflows of money related to their activities during a specific time period, typically the fiscal year. In a nonprofit context, this might include cash received from endowments, proceeds from issuing debt, or repayments of loans.

Finance

Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Let’s face it—budget planning can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for nonprofits. Calculating indirect costs can be challenging. Utilize a dashboard to communicate financial updates A dashboard is a helpful tool for board members and staff to stay abreast of the organization’s finances. And what do we do if the answer is “no”?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 11, 2024

Debunking myths about nonprofits means making sure to get the facts straight about nonprofits. One of the favorite myths about nonprofits is the idea that they are ‘nice to have’ because they ‘do good things.’ One of every 10 employees works for a nonprofit organization.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. Many don’t cover operating costs or have a small allotment for indirect costs such as salaries, insurance, and utilities.

Funding

Candid

JULY 13, 2023

Nonprofit work means paperwork. There are four major documents that you may need to create if your nonprofit is looking for funding. Indirect costs—or the invisible costs, like rent, utilities, office supplies, marketing, and administrative staff. Make sure your budget adds up (it’s a big red flag when it doesn’t).

Proposal

Greater Giving

JANUARY 21, 2025

As a nonprofit professional, youre likely all too familiar with overhead costs. What are nonprofit overhead costs? Nonprofit overhead costs are expenses supporting an organizations operations and infrastructure. Seeking nonprofit pricing to get the resources you need at a lower rate.

Management

GrantNews

JUNE 5, 2024

The goal is to then utilize this broader understanding in the treatment of rare diseases. In addition, grants to eligible nonprofits for programs to benefit medically-underserved populations. There are grants to eligible nonprofits to benefit local residents.

Letter Of Intent

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For many organizations, the terms "transparency" and "accountability," when uttered in the same sentence as "indirect/administrative costs," mean only one thing: it's time for another round of belt-tightening. How are nonprofits coping with this issue?

Grantstation

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Many nonprofit Fundraisers focus on writing grants to bring in dollars. If you raise money for a nonprofit, I’m here to tell you that you must be a numbers person. Incomplete budgets are a sign of sloppiness, so make sure to include all direct and indirect expenses. First, you must get your head in the game.

Budget

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. Keep the pitch focused on the issue, not what programs your nonprofit offers to help people.

Media

Selfish Giving

JUNE 13, 2018

Corporate partners expect you to promote their partnership with your nonprofit. To accomplish this for partners, nonprofits have two challenges: 1. Some nonprofits are hesitant to promote partnerships on their social channels. Is your nonprofit always being outranked on Google by a competitor? No audience, no channels.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Or is your nonprofit doing good work to save the environment? Special thanks to our amazing and generous donors: Interconnection , PC Rebuilders and Recyclers , and CDI Computers , who help TechSoup support nonprofits everywhere in meeting their technology needs. Using a TechSoup product not mentioned above for green tech? Eligibility.

Liability

Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

We have a special contest give-away in store at this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference: a free year-long subscription of Adobe Creative Cloud. Eligible Sweepstakes posts must made by Nonprofit Technology Conference ("17 NTC") attendees in Washington, DC. Stop By and Visit Us — Booth 217. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

Liability

Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. Even if your organization is not selected as the winning nonprofit, we would still love to feature your organization on our Success Stories page or on our Local Impact Map. Interested? If this box is not checked, submission will NOT be accepted.

IT

Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. Even if your organization is not selected as the winning nonprofit, we would still love to feature your organization on our Success Stories page or on our Local Impact Map. That sounds great. How do you plan on doing that? Eligibility.

IT

Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

The ‘Tech 4 Faith’ story of the month is open to nonprofits who have used TechSoup services in the past. (a) Check the box on the submission form indicating that you (on behalf of yourself and/or the group) have read, fully understand and agree to the Official Rules. If this box is not checked, submission will NOT be accepted.

Liability

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and TechSoup's Safer Online for Nonprofits initiative, TechSoup is raising awareness about how nonprofits are taking practical steps to keep their organization safe: in the office, in the field, and on the go. If you said "Yes!" " to these questions, keep reading.

Liability

Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The ‘Youth Impact’ story of the month is open to nonprofits who have used TechSoup services in the past. (a) Check the box on the submission form indicating that you (on behalf of yourself and/or the group) have read, fully understand and agree to the Official Rules. If this box is not checked, submission will NOT be accepted.

Liability

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. However, many of the principles will also apply to researchers based outside of the US as well as to nonprofits. Overhead covers general operating expenses like rent, utilities, and administrative expenses. The topic is research funding.

Funding

Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Or is your nonprofit doing good work to save the environment? Special thanks to our amazing and generous donors: Interconnection , PC Rebuilders and Recyclers , and CDI Computers , who help TechSoup support nonprofits everywhere in meeting their technology needs. Using a TechSoup product not mentioned above for green tech? Eligibility.

Liability

Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

The Challenge is open to all nonprofits in the United States of America who have used TechSoup's donated products or educational resources in the past. (a) Eligibility. a) Non-Discrimination.

Liability

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Alyssa Simard, CPA The success and integrity of nonprofit organizations hinge on the ability to steward financial resources effectively. It is paramount for nonprofit financial leaders to adopt a thorough approach to categorizing and reporting expenses and why it is a cornerstone of fiscal responsibility.

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