Teaching Paper: Implementing a Comprehensive Budget Template for Non-Profit Organizations
Practical Tools for Planning, Monitoring, and Managing Organizational Finances
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-fnmnbstprtl-tp-02
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About the Paper
Effective budgeting is a cornerstone of financial health in non-profits. This Teaching Paper introduces a comprehensive budget template covering income, expenses, and variance analysis, enabling organizations to align resources with mission objectives and strategic priorities. Practical guidance is provided for categorizing revenue, allocating expenses, and conducting variance reviews to strengthen decision-making and accountability. A real-world case study demonstrates successful implementation in a youth education NGO, showcasing how structured budgeting reduced overspending and enhanced donor trust. Designed for both academic and practitioner audiences, the paper bridges theory and practice, offering a practical framework to improve financial transparency, efficiency, and governance in diverse non-profit contexts.
Key Topics
- Income tracking and revenue categorization
- Expense allocation and cost management
- Variance analysis for financial oversight
- Linking budgets to strategic priorities
- Transparency and donor reporting
- Building financial accountability systems
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Implementing a Comprehensive Budget Template for Non-Profit Organizations: Practical Tools for Planning, Monitoring, and Managing Organizational Finances. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-fnmnbstprtl-tp-02
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