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BUDGET REPORTS
• Financial Planning: A budget provides a roadmap for the financial resources of a
nonprofit organization. It helps the organization identify its anticipated income and
expenses for the upcoming period, allowing for effective financial planning.
• Resource Management: A budget enables a nonprofit to manage its financial
resources more effectively. With a budget in place, an organization can better
allocate its funds to programs, services, and activities that support its mission.
• Expense Control: A budget can help a nonprofit control its expenses by ensuring
that its spending remains within its means. By setting financial goals and tracking
expenditures, a budget helps to keep the organization's finances in check.