Direct vs. indirect costs in a nonprofit grant budget
Creating a strong grant budget is not about listing expenses. Your top priority is to show funders that your organization understands how money...
What is a proposal budget for a grant?
To successfully navigate the grant application process, it is crucial to understand one of its core components—the proposal budget. With the right approach,...
Understanding the lingo of nonprofit finances
The best way to understand how a foundation awards a grant is to look at that grant money as an investment. The foundation...
The importance of fundraising compliance
For many nonprofits, fundraising and grant writing are critical initiatives that support key program services and activities. Fundraising engages all members of your...
Nonprofit articles you should be reading this week
The internet is awash in useful resources from industry experts. Here are a few articles we've found especially useful this week: What's...
Don’t forget to take these year-end steps with your grant writing
There's a lot to think about this time of year, from what you're going to wear to the ugly sweater party to picking...