Live partner training
The Funded Budget: Aligning your numbers with your narrative
Date & Time: Wed, May 27 at 1:00pm ET
Length: 45 minutes
Who should attend: All FreeWill partners are welcome
CFRE: Eligible for 1.0 CFRE continuing education credit
Will a recording be available? Yes
This session is designed to help you bridge the gap between your program's vision and the final grant proposal budget. We will show you exactly how to align your numbers with your narrative so that your financial request reinforces, rather than complicates, your story. By the end of this training, you will have a clear process for building a funded budget that proves to partners you are ready to execute on your mission.
During our time together, you will learn to:
- Sync your story - Ensure every dollar requested directly supports a specific goal in your proposal narrative.
- Eliminate the guesswork - Use a structured workflow to identify true administrative costs and overhead needs.
- Win funder trust - Present a professional, audit-ready budget that proves your organization is a safe investment.
- Submit with confidence - Remove the friction between your math and your mission to get proposals out the door faster.
Join Josh Nadzam, Grant Strategy Lead, for an interactive and informative session.

