Annual Operating Budget Template for Nonprofits
Take control of your nonprofit’s finances with this Annual Operating Budget Template—designed specifically for small and midsize nonprofits ready to fundraise from a place of clarity, not chaos.
This easy-to-use spreadsheet helps you:
Track income and expenses across the entire year
Build a realistic budget that includes full salaries, program costs, operating expenses, marketing, tech, and more
Calculate a fundraising target that includes savings, a 15% buffer and a 10% savings reserve
You’ll also receive a FREE bonus companion guide:
Budgeting for Sustainability: How to Use This Tool to Get Funded, Get Paid, and Build Sustainably
This isn’t just another spreadsheet—it’s a permission slip to stop underpaying yourself and start building the nonprofit you actually want to run.
Most budget templates don’t include built-in savings targets, fair wage planning, or a companion guide rooted in sustainability. This one does.
Take control of your nonprofit’s finances with this Annual Operating Budget Template—designed specifically for small and midsize nonprofits ready to fundraise from a place of clarity, not chaos.
This easy-to-use spreadsheet helps you:
Track income and expenses across the entire year
Build a realistic budget that includes full salaries, program costs, operating expenses, marketing, tech, and more
Calculate a fundraising target that includes savings, a 15% buffer and a 10% savings reserve
You’ll also receive a FREE bonus companion guide:
Budgeting for Sustainability: How to Use This Tool to Get Funded, Get Paid, and Build Sustainably
This isn’t just another spreadsheet—it’s a permission slip to stop underpaying yourself and start building the nonprofit you actually want to run.
Most budget templates don’t include built-in savings targets, fair wage planning, or a companion guide rooted in sustainability. This one does.
Take control of your nonprofit’s finances with this Annual Operating Budget Template—designed specifically for small and midsize nonprofits ready to fundraise from a place of clarity, not chaos.
This easy-to-use spreadsheet helps you:
Track income and expenses across the entire year
Build a realistic budget that includes full salaries, program costs, operating expenses, marketing, tech, and more
Calculate a fundraising target that includes savings, a 15% buffer and a 10% savings reserve
You’ll also receive a FREE bonus companion guide:
Budgeting for Sustainability: How to Use This Tool to Get Funded, Get Paid, and Build Sustainably
This isn’t just another spreadsheet—it’s a permission slip to stop underpaying yourself and start building the nonprofit you actually want to run.
Most budget templates don’t include built-in savings targets, fair wage planning, or a companion guide rooted in sustainability. This one does.
What’s included:
Editable spreadsheet template (Excel + Google Sheets)
“Start Here” instructions tab with mindset shifts + budgeting tips
Sample $250K nonprofit budget
Built-in fundraising calculator
The Budgeting for Sustainability PDF (6-page companion guide)
Seamlessly track your organization’s full expenses, including:
Personnel costs and fair wages
Office and admin overhead
Program expenses and fundraising tools
Tech, software, and subscriptions
Travel, consultants, and marketing
15% buffer + 10% savings plan
This template is best for:
Nonprofit Founders and Executive Directors
Grassroots and early-stage organizations
Anyone creating their first annual operating budget