The Department Budget: The Budget Worksheet

The combination of direct costs (program expense) with office operations (indirect costs) represents the
true and complete budget required for fundraising. Preparation of the budget for the year should be
based on an analysis of both prior years expenses and individual program results.

Current Fiscal Year

Budget
A. Administration/Salaries
Director of Development

Actual

Next Years' Budget Est.

Professional Staff

Office Support Staff

Part-Time Workers

Temporary Workers

Fringe Benefits (%)

Pay Increases (%)

TOTAL:

B. Office Operations
Office Supplies

Telephone Charges

Telephone Equipment

Rental Equipment

List Fees

Postage Fees

Printing Costs

Books/Periodicals

Travel (trips)

Travel (local)

Entertainment

Awards/Plaques

Sub-Total

Dues/Memberships

Professional Development

Insurance

Office Rental

New Equipment

Equipment Maintenance

Consultant Fees

Services Purchased

Other

Sub-Total
C.

Budget Summary
(A + B)

Excerpted from AFP First Course in Fundraising

Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2006