DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since 2006, we have helped secure over $121M in grant awards and trained over 86,863 professionals. Our team is so excited to be celebrating 19 years of supporting incredible nonprofits that are creating tremendous impact in their communities.

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Candid

APRIL 21, 2025

Founded in 2006 to help nonprofits increase their fundraising effectiveness through accessible, accurate, and actionable data, FEPs mission is to provide nonprofits with essential insights to foster sustainable donor relationships.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 31, 2011

We've been lucky enough to have a number of our original clients from 2006 still with us today -- next month, Apricot Chat will showcase some of those clients. and that someone is Wild Apricot! Wild Apricot will be celebrating it's 5th Anniversary this coming July 2011.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2022

TechSoup's Refurbished Hardware Program has been going strong since 2006. Note: This post has been updated for 2022. Over that time, we've distributed over 160,000 refurbished devices, including desktop computers, laptops, LCD monitors, printers, smartphones, and tablets.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) was established in January 2006 to ensure resources are available to educate, credential, and assist grant professionals who secure the funding necessary for not-for-profits to serve the greater good.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The Spirit of Children has raised $11 million since 2006. Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Heather Golin , Director of Special Projects, at Spirit Halloween about their nationwide fundraiser for children’s hospitals.

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 1, 2021

2006, Graves et al., Among the issues raised with the current review system is that there aren’t enough reviewers empaneled to provide statistical precision (Kaplan, et al., 2008), and that there is too much variability in how reviewers score the same information (Mayo et al., 2001, Abdoul et al.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2013

It goes all the way back to 2006, but has some great points that are relevant today. Many believe that the massacre was an important tipping point in sparking the American Revolution. I’ll let you debate that point among yourselves. To celebrate the day, I dug out this classic post from the Selfish Giving archives. Remember that one?

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

December 2006 (5). November 2006 (7). October 2006 (3). September 2006 (3). August 2006 (4). July 2006 (5). June 2006 (4). May 2006 (1). July 2007 (12). June 2007 (10). May 2007 (11). April 2007 (11). March 2007 (11). February 2007 (10). January 2007 (12). Copyright © 2008.

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iGrantWriters

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Grant Central USA training events from throughout America since 2006.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

The map highlights more than $5 billion in private funding for libraries since 2006. Visualizing Funding for Libraries contains grants from Candid’s database awarded to public, academic, school, and digital libraries, along with special collections and archives.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

Since 2006, more than 11,000 grants totaling $187 million have been made to or through participatory grantmaking worldwide. (A reminder to practitioners out there: report your data and make sure you mention participatory grantmaking in the grant description so we can keep exploring trends in this area.)

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Planned Giving

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Extensive research has shown that stories: Activate oxytocin , the “love hormone” responsible for empathy Reduce cortisol , the “stress hormone” Reduce pain Motivate prospects to become donors In 2006, a study at Carnegie Mellon University showed the power of story over facts and figures. Test subjects were given two appeals.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 12, 2023

Register Now Engaging Event Supporters Through Storytelling Founded in 2006, Project Access Northwest has been diligently working towards their mission of connecting volunteer specialty care providers and hospital partners with deserving patients in need of medical assistance.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 22, 2010

I reported in 2006 that the program raised $13,000. One program I missed in Starbucks stores this month, however, was their annual Leprechaun Latte promotion to support Boston-based Jumpstart. This was a simple cause marketing program that rewarded Jumpstart with 25 cents for every green latte sold.

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HSF House

JULY 22, 2024

They have had many projects since 2006 that prioritize the individual and their pedagogical and vocational training to create a better socioeconomic initiative that enhances their quality of life while also offering job opportunities in their community.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From 2006, using his vast array of management experience and dedication to “giving back,” Kyle, his father, Nick, and several other entrepreneurial philanthropists spent more than four years planning the launch of Give Back Nation. By investing in a stellar branding strategy, you can build a memorable, trustworthy, and effective brand.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Cisco released the results of a study last week , reporting that growth in Chile's broadband penetration has dropped from 45 percent in 2006 to 10.5 This post was written by Carmina Sicangco, partner-management specialist at TechSoup Global. percent in 2008.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Sharpie also has a whole of line of pink ribbon products that have helped raise $2 million for City of Hope since 2006. For every pink autograph submitted to its website in October, Sharpie will donate $1 to City of Hope. Why it’s on the List: This is great integration of breast cancer awareness with a product line.

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Qgiv

MARCH 29, 2023

From 2006, using his vast array of management experience and dedication to “giving back,” Kyle, his father, Nick, and several other entrepreneurial philanthropists spent more than four years in planning the launch of Give Back Nation.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

That's the reason why TechSoup decided to adopt Creative Commons licensing in 2006. We therefore want charities and libraries to make maximum use of our articles, blog pieces, how-tos, tech-for-good news, and other nonprofit technology information.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2017

I've been a big admirer of Red since it's founding in 2006. Red has raised a whopping $475 million since 2006. I heard about it because I saw on Twitter that 25 cents of every holiday drink sold at Starbucks was going to Red. This was great news for me as I didn't feel guilty about splurging on a second drink.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

Secrets of a Mobile Master (2006 Program). To read about the development of our Halloween Town pinup program the past few years, check out: Countdown to Halloween Town: The Power of Pinups (2008 Program). Countdown to Halloween Town: Mobile Madness (2007 Program). We just don’t do pinup programs in October.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 21, 2009

2006 - Illinois Legal Aid : Launched a new website, www.IllinoisLegalAid.org , which delivers comprehensive legal information, self help resources, and referrals to free and low-cost legal services for Illinois residents who cannot afford an attorney. The winner will receive $7,500 and two runner-ups will be awarded $1,250 from Accenture.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2009

The Energy Information Administration , the US government's official source for energy statistics, reported that in 2006, electricity generation alone was responsible for 40 percent of carbon dioxide emissions in the US.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 10, 2010

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 requires the IRS to revoke the federal tax exemption of any organization that has failed to file three consecutive annual returns (Form 990-N, 990-EZ, 990, or 990-PF). It’s being called a ‘doomsday’ for nonprofits and experts estimate that as many as 400,000 of the nation’s 1.6

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

We've discussed the change a few times since a new law was passed in 2006 requiring all nonprofits to file. Regardless of size, any nonprofit that hasn't filed a 990 by October 15 is in danger of losing its nonprofit status.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The term, “growth mindset” was originally coined by Carol Dweck, a psychologist, professor, and researcher at Stanford University, in her 2006 book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. A growth mindset is a way of seeing our problems and skill gaps as something that can be overcome with time, patience, and development.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2014

NetSquared groups have organized over 2,200 events since we started in 2006, and we continue to grow the community each year. If you don’t have a local group, apply to start a new group in your community. NetSquared by the Numbers. Operate in 20 countries. Over 50 active groups. 20,000+ Meetup.com members.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 11, 2012

Amy Kellinger has been with the Blackbaud family since 2006 and spent the last 5 years in the Marketing Department, most recently as a Senior Channel Marketing Manager primarily focusing her efforts on Blackbaud's fundraising solutions, The Raiser's Edge and eTapestry. Or, share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Since 2006, IHOP has raise $30 million for its charity partners through National Pancake Day. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from some different voices from all over the world! REGISTER HERE. ?? Partnership Notes. Spring baseball is coming!??How How will you work with your local team(s)? But this year they cancelled it.??

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 2, 2023

Since 2006, when she formed DH Leonard Consulting, Diane and her team have secured more than $113.4 Diane began her career as a Program Officer, a full-time staff member of a state-wide grantmaking organization and continues to serve as a reviewer for various grantmaking organizations.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Since 2006, the Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) has ensured resources are available to educate, credential, and assist grant professionals who secure the funding necessary for not-for-profits to serve the greater good. Do you have the goal of obtaining your GPC TM soon?

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2014

Form 1023 , revised June 2006, is 12 pages plus eight possible schedules of 28 additional pages. This is not a process you can try to hurry through. Misstatements on the Form 1023 cannot only delay its approval, but cause problems after exempt status is obtained.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

In 2006, I’d just moved to the county, and my business was young. In short, donors stop giving when they feel unneeded, unwanted, and unappreciated. As a donor, I’ve experienced giving to a nonprofit that I cared about only to turn away with a bitter taste in my mouth.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Before founding Good Scout in 2006, Phil spent seven years at St. Both Charisse and Phil have deep experience working for and with nonprofits. Before joining Good Scout, Charisse spent over 14 years at Make-A-Wish America , including as national director of corporate alliances. Jude's signature cause marketing program Thanks and Giving.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Then there's the major work that nonprofits working with the California Emerging Technology Fund have done across California since 2006. The Keyspot Project does have good stats on its performance to date on its about us page. People like Jeff Hancock of Adapt∞Impact.

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