This simple example of a budget structure can assist you in:
Separating earned from development/fundraising income
Setting specific development/fundraising goals
Tracking in-kind contributions
Connecting specific revenues to corresponding expenses – connecting donors and supporters to specific programs or projects
Separating program and project expenses from general operating and administrative expenses
INCOME
Earned Income
Program Fees/Tuitions
Fees for services
Product Sales
Other?
Some put business sponsors here because it is a business marketing relationship – They are paying for marketing
Development/Fundraising Income
General Individual/Household
General Business
General Grant
General Event
In-kind Income
Program/Project #1 (ie. Scholarships)
Individual/Household
Business
Grant
Event
Program/Project #2 (ie. Professional Development)
Program/Project #3 (ie. Capital need/Equipment)
EXPENSES
General Operating
General Development/Fundraising
In kind
The market value of the in kind work, services or goods –
should match the in kind income above
Primary Program Expenses
Program/Project #1 (ie.
Scholarships)
Include “event” expenses specific to this
Program/Project #3 (ie. Capital
need/Equipment)
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