Advances in Budgeting and Forecasting Models for Strategic Alignment in Financial and Nonprofit Organizations

• Author(s): May Equitozia Eyeregba ; Omoniyi Onifade ; Florence Sophia Ezeh
• Paper ID: 1708075
• Page: 236-243
• Published Date: 29-02-2020
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 3 Issue 8 February-2020

Abstract

In increasingly complex and dynamic operating environments, both financial and nonprofit organizations face mounting pressure to align their budgeting and forecasting practices with strategic goals. This paper critically explores the theoretical foundations, model innovations, and sector-specific applications that underpin modern financial planning approaches. It begins by establishing the rationale for re-evaluating traditional models, highlighting their limitations in supporting strategic alignment amid volatile conditions. Drawing upon economic, managerial, and behavioral theories, the discussion advances to cover contemporary tools such as zero-based budgeting, rolling forecasts, activity-based budgeting, and data-driven predictive analytics. The integration of digital platforms and real-time systems is analyzed as a driver of responsiveness and transparency. Through a comparative lens, the paper evaluates the deployment of these advanced models across financial institutions and nonprofit organizations. Case studies illustrate how strategic forecasting supports risk management, fundraising, program planning, and mission delivery. The synthesis of cross-sector best practices underscores the universal need for agile, accountable, and strategically aligned financial management. Implications for practice and policy are examined, emphasizing improved governance, performance, and digital transformation. The paper concludes by identifying future research opportunities in behavioral economics, AI ethics, and ESG-integrated forecasting, setting a forward-looking agenda for scholarly inquiry and practical innovation.

Keywords

Strategic Alignment, Budgeting Models, Forecasting Innovation, Financial Planning, Nonprofit Management, Predictive Analytics

Citations

IRE Journals:
May Equitozia Eyeregba , Omoniyi Onifade , Florence Sophia Ezeh "Advances in Budgeting and Forecasting Models for Strategic Alignment in Financial and Nonprofit Organizations" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 3 Issue 8 2020 Page 236-243

IEEE:
May Equitozia Eyeregba , Omoniyi Onifade , Florence Sophia Ezeh "Advances in Budgeting and Forecasting Models for Strategic Alignment in Financial and Nonprofit Organizations" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 3(8)