So, you've got one version of your budget. It’s tidy. It’s reasonable. It even has color coding. Now—imagine life throws you a curveball. (Which it will. Sorry.) Scenario planning says: no problem.  You already sketched out that curveball and made a plan for it. Here’s how to create your very own choose-your-own-budget adventure : 🛠️ The Simple Starter Pack Make 2-3 budget scenarios by tweaking your current one: 🟩 Base Scenario:  What you expect today. (Best guess.) 🟨 Caut

Because you can't afford to white-knuckles it thorugh another fiscal year. Hey nonprofit rockstars—real talk for a second. Between unpredictable funding, rising costs, and the fact that you never know  what headline is going to hit your inbox before 9 a.m., the only thing certain these days is that... well, nothing is. The political climate? Shaky.  Donor confidence? Wobbly.  Your grant that was “almost confirmed”? … crickets. It’s a lot. And it’s tempting to either freeze,

Hey there, nonprofit friends! Let's talk about everyone's favorite topic - budgets. I know, I know, budgets can be intimidating and overwhelming. But hear me out - budgets are actually like that old friend you catch up with over coffee. They have all the juicy details and insights about your organization, you just need to be willing to take the time, sit down and have a chat with them.  Just like your oldest friend, who shares your history and stories, your budget shares that