A budget isn’t a prediction of what your expenses will be for the year. It should be based on hard numbers based on previous performance with room for growth. A nonprofit budget is a living, financial document that provides an overview of how your organization plans to raise and spend its money. Depending how large your organization is and what is a fundable expense will determine the line items included in your organization budget. It should include line items for revenue and line items for expenditures. Revenue should include all sources of revenue such as funding strategies individual donations, corporate giving, grants, and special events. Other revenue sources could include fee for services and in kind many Expenses could include personnel, fringe benefits, rent, utility bills, internet fees, printing, postage, equipment and technology. Remember, the budget is your financial story and should be clear and concise.