Core Essential 4-Balanced Budgets Fundraising Goals

Budget balancing is a challenging process that requires oversight.
February 3, 2025
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Budget building is a challenging process, especially when finances are tight, and board members should balance trust in the administration with a commitment to scrutinizing assumptions and asking tough questions. The ATS Standards for Accreditation emphasize the need for oversight, particularly in areas like gifts and grants, where inflated expectations can distort the budget’s realism.


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