Don’t fear the “B” word – Approaching your operating budget from a fresh angle

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Abstract: For nonprofits that have struggled in the past to put together an annual operating budget, the process can be frustrating. But this article suggests a fresh approach to budgeting — approaching the budget as a planning tool to meet short- and long-term goals. A goal-based approach should involve the entire organization and may suggest a different (surplus or deficit) budget model.