Social and Community Service Manager how-to

How to Manage a Program Budget

Good budgets keep programs running.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good budgets keep programs running. In short: build; assign; track, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Build the budget from activities.

  2. Assign funding sources.

  3. Track spending monthly.

  4. Review variances.

  5. Adjust plans.

  6. Report to funders.

Safety reminders for social and community service managers

  • Set safety protocols for staff and sites
  • Protect client data
  • Follow mandated reporting rules
  • Support staff wellbeing

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