Budget Builder
The Budget Builder toolkit provides flexible and customizable templates to support the process of gathering budget requests and input from institutional stakeholders. Templates are available in multiple formats, including Word, Excel, and discussion guide. The Word templates are designed with tables for easy conversion into fillable forms. Budget Builder resources prompt users to consider the expertise and time needed across different functional areas to implement and execute a budget initiative, while prioritizing students in the budget request process.
Launch ToolkitValue Proposition
Offers customizable templates to facilitate the submission of budget requests from diverse campus constituents.
Centers student needs and outcomes, and can be modified to align with specific strategic or operational objectives.
Supports a "systems thinking" approach, encouraging consideration of resource needs across operation areas.
Implementation Options
Choose the level of adoption that fits your institution's capacity and goals. Every toolkit offers flexible implementation paths from quick wins to comprehensive integration.
Review the tools and use cases to generate ideas and initiate conversations with colleagues.
Review, customize, and integrate elements of the tools into existing budget development processes.
Review planning and budgeting processes and integrate customized versions throughout institutional budget processes.
See This Toolkit in Action
Learn how institutions have used Budget Builder to improve student outcomes.
Aligning Innovation with Strategic Priorities
Taking Small Steps That Lead To Big Impact
Centering Students, Transforming Practices, and Improving Outcomes
Allocating Resources, Centering Students, and Sustaining Momentum
Transforming Practices, Strengthening Outcomes, and Sustaining Momentum
Ready to get started with Budget Builder?
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