How to Fund Your Back Office Costs

Free Webinar: A Practical Guide for NFP Leaders

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How to Fund Your Back Office

Discover How to Secure Funding for the People, Systems & Infrastructure That Deliver Impact

If your organisation is constantly stretched, overwhelmed by compliance, relying on outdated systems, or struggling to justify operational costs to funders - you are not alone.

Most NFPs have been conditioned to believe that “good charities spend less on administration.”

But the reality is

Underfunded operations lead to:

Burnt-out teams
Poor systems and reporting
Compliance risks
Funding limitations
Lost opportunities for growth and impact

It’s time to stop apologising for the infrastructure your organisation needs to succeed.

Join This Free Webinar

How to Fund Your Back Office Costs

A Practical Guide for NFP Leaders

In this practical and eye-opening session, you’ll learn how to:

Reframe “overheads” as essential impact infrastructure
Position operational costs in a way funders and sponsors understand
Build sponsorship opportunities around roles and systems
Include the true cost of delivery in grant applications
Explore shared services models to reduce costs and improve sustainability
Create stronger, scalable, and more sustainable programs

What You’ll Learn

In this practical and strategic session, you’ll discover:

Why the “Overhead Myth” Is Hurting the Sector

How to Reposition Admin Costs as Impact Infrastructure

Shared Services Models That Reduce Costs

How to Create Sponsorship Opportunities for Roles & Technology

How to Build Full-Cost Grant Budgets

What Sustainable Operations Really Look Like

Who This Is For

This webinar is ideal for:

Not-for-Profit CEOs & Founders
Operations Managers
Grant Writers
Finance & Compliance Teams
Community Organisations
Charities & Social Enterprises
Boards & Governance Leaders

Whether you’re a small grassroots organisation or a growing NFP, this webinar will help you rethink sustainability and funding strategy.

The Real Question Is

How much impact are you losing because your organisation is under-resourced?

You cannot deliver measurable, compliant, scalable programs without:

• Strong systems

• Sustainable staffing

• Operational infrastructure

And increasingly, funders expect organisations to present full-cost, sustainable program budgets.

This webinar will show you how.

Reserve Your Spot Today

Learn how to

✔ Fund your operations sustainably

✔ Strengthen grant applications

✔ Reduce burnout and inefficiencies

✔ Build sponsor-ready infrastructure initiatives

✔ Create long-term organisational resilience

Presented by

Kerrie Sheaves

Co-Founder NFP Ocean

Kerrie Sheaves is a seasoned business strategist with over two decades of experience helping for-profit companies grow through purpose-driven partnerships. As the co-founder of NFP Ocean, she’s leading a movement that reshapes the synergy between service providers and the not-for-profit (NFP) sector.

Through her work, Kerrie has helped craft a platform that transforms how services are are accessed by NFPs — enabling providers to offer their expertise while significantly enhancing their societal impact. By fostering collaboration rooted in mutual understanding and shared values, she empowers both sides to grow together with purpose.

Kerrie brings deep insight, practical frameworks, and a passion for connecting commercial success with meaningful community outcomes.

Bonus Takeaways

Attendees will walk away with:

• Practical messaging examples

• Sponsorship positioning ideas

• Shared services concepts

• Grant budgeting insights

• Immediate next steps to implement in their organisation

Kerrie is an experienced leader who is transparent and able to keep teams and clients accountable to their goals - all with a good dose of her wicked sense of humour! I would recommend Kerrie to small business owners at any stage of their business maturity.

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Funding operational and back office costs in the NFP sector can feel confusing and difficult.

That’s why this webinar was created.

We address common questions NFP leaders ask, including:

• How to justify operational costs in grant applications

• How to secure sponsorships for systems, staffing, and technology

• What funders are really looking for

• How to build a more sustainable organisation

This session is designed to give practical, real-world guidance to help your organisation strengthen its foundations and increase impact.

And if your question is not covered, reach out to us directly. We are here to help your NFP grow sustainably.

Can operational and administration costs really be included in grant applications?

Yes. Funders increasingly understand that strong programs require strong infrastructure. This includes staffing, technology, compliance, reporting, finance, and operational support systems.

What are “back office costs” in an NFP?

Back office costs include the people, systems, and operational functions that keep your organisation running effectively, such as finance, HR, administration, technology, governance, and compliance.

How can we position operational costs without sounding wasteful?

The key is to frame these costs as essential impact infrastructure. Without sustainable operations, organisations struggle to deliver measurable, compliant, and scalable outcomes.

Can sponsors fund roles, systems, or technology?

Absolutely. Many sponsors are open to supporting infrastructure initiatives when they clearly understand the long-term impact, sustainability benefits, and visibility opportunities involved.

Is this webinar only for large not-for-profits?

No. This webinar is designed for grassroots organisations, growing charities, social enterprises, and established NFPs looking to strengthen sustainability and funding strategies.