Budget Season Made Simple: A Nonprofit Leader’s Guide
Why Budgeting Feels Overwhelming
Budget season often leaves leaders juggling spreadsheets and board questions. But with the right framework, it doesn’t have to.
Keys to a Better Budget
Align with strategic plan and program goals.
Involve department heads for buy-in.
Build in realistic revenue assumptions.
Include contingency funds for unexpected costs.
Best Practices
Use prior-year actuals as a baseline.
Present budgets in both summary and detail formats for boards.
Track actuals vs. budget monthly.
Simplify Your Budget Practices
Simplify your budget process. Accountants 4 Causes helps nonprofits create realistic, board-ready budgets.