- Basic finance knowledge is a key skill for grantwriters
- Funders look at budget trends to see if your request is in line with your overall budget and capacity.
- Work closely with your bookkeeper or CPA to ensure that you’re correctly allocating overhead and program expenses so you aren’t inflating your administrative costs.
- Financial statements, taxes, and audits should be completed promptly.
- Connect your numbers to your impact with financial storytelling.
