DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The world is evaluating whether and how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI). Prognosticators say that the concept and functionality of AI are here to stay, and will most certainly grow. For those of us whose work is creative, focusing in particular on the grant writing work of our team, using AI represents an ethical gray area.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundraising may seem like no more than the newest philanthropy buzzword. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have already been using AI solutions to streamline their workflows and increase efficiency, and AI usage will only grow moving forward. In reality, many nonprofits like St.

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Gail Perry Group

MAY 23, 2024

AI to the Rescue: Streamlining Thank You’s for More Donor Love As fundraisers, we understand the power of a well-crafted thank-you note. That's where AI comes in, offering a helping hand to make our jobs easier and donor experiences even better. Hit return/update and watch the magic happen.

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The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Generally speaking, there are two types of software you need to conduct prospect research: databases and AI fundraising solutions. AI Solutions Once you’ve gathered your prospect research data, AI tools can help you sort through it more efficiently and enhance your outreach. What tools do you need to conduct prospect research?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” With many nonprofit workplaces taking up generative AI over the past year, what costs and benefits are staff seeing? Researchers have measured the time savings created by generative AI.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2024

As a busy fundraiser, I kept putting off learning about AI. But as the buzz about AI became increasingly loud, I was impelled to listen. I heard, “It is imperative that you learn about AI and determine how it can help you. Thus, I began a journey to experience AI firsthand. Do not “outsource” critical thinking to AI.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 12, 2023

” That’s where AI comes in. AI: The Ultimate Sidekick for Nonprofit Work AI can be your sidekick, taking over the tedious bits of grant writing, like research, program design, drafting, and revising proposals. We can’t let AI amplify the social inequalities we’re fighting against.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related). Desiree Adaway Desiree is a consultant, trainer, coach and speaker building resilient, equitable, and inclusive organizations. All day long your goals are hijacked.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

A good consultant can build your Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems, allowing your staff the time for stewardship and data. AI and the growth of subpar supporter communications Nonprofits embraced AI in 2023. Unfortunately, many welcomed AI as a means of “getting out of writing.” That said, AI is already here.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

Blackbaud Solutions Consultants Katherine Liles and Lauren Smithman will break down one solution in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT + Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT + Blackbaud Grantmaking: The Sum is Greater Than the Parts. AI continues to be a hot topic across philanthropy.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 3, 2024

Fast forward three decades, and a similar sense of curiosity and caution surrounds artificial intelligence or AI. In my work with nonprofit organizations, I’ve found that while few are using AI, many are not -- citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. Try this prompt in Google Bard: “Which U.S.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether you’re interested in learning about responsible AI, cybersecurity, APIs , staff empowerment, or something specific about Blackbaud software , we’ve got a session for you. Responsible AI: What It Means for Your School Presented by Hiram Cuevas of St. Blackbaud’s 2024 ATLIS sessions include: 1.

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Grants4Good

MAY 3, 2024

Fast forward three decades, and perhaps you’re finding yourself both curious and anxious about artificial intelligence or AI. As a nonprofit leader, you might not be using AI; most nonprofits aren’t — citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. We are focused on [your project purpose].” #2

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Blackbaud

JULY 30, 2024

Enhance the Screening Process With AI Tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) have permeated into daily life and nonprofit work. The best nonprofit AI strategies leverage both predictive and generative tools , as the former is used for data analysis and the latter creates original content based on that data.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

In our webinar with grantmaking consultant Lisa Tacker, she highlighted the importance of data governance for grantmakers and how to incorporate it into your organization. Through AI, we are redefining how data can be used to create more impactful outcomes. AI and machine learning are tools. They need human oversight.

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Tom Ahern

MARCH 16, 2024

Which led another fundraiser (and daily AI user) to wonder if he could replicate those exuberant results. Through his consultancy and writing, Ahern has become a go-to resource for many in the nonprofit sector looking to enhance their fundraising efforts through better communication strategies.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one such tool that’s making waves in grant writing. From drafting proposals to analyzing grant opportunities, AI promises to streamline the grant application process. However, while AI offers numerous benefits, it also comes with its own set of challenges.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

You may also choose to work with an HR consultant to design your Total Rewards strategy. According to RealHR Solutions , you should look for a consultant who is an expert in Total Rewards, has strong communication skills, and is willing to collaborate with your team. This will set you up for a successful consulting experience.

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Grants4Good

JUNE 17, 2023

If you need a primer on AI, check out my blog on AI and ChatGPT: What is it and how do I use it? Philip: Grantable is a world-class grant writing assistant for any organization, powered by generative AI language models. This is one of the hottest topics right now, so jump right in! [If

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Grant Consulting Services

JULY 31, 2023

Grants & AI: The New Normal New technological advances can be awe inspiring. What is Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI), is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings (Britannica, 2023). But does it really? Ethical or Unethical?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 10, 2024

Conclusion Related articles: Before you use AI to write grants, make sure you know these 4 things 6 things to consider when hiring a grant writer Getting a foot in the door with a big funder Mistake 2: Grant writers shouldn’t focus on minor distinctions within your work. In a grant proposal, don’t the details of my program matter?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 21, 2023

As we approach an era where AI can perform complex tasks, it’s prudent for us to prepare and adapt. Understand AI and Its Limitations AI has made significant strides, but it is far from perfect. Though AI can learn patterns and generate text, it lacks a genuine comprehension of the content.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a grant professional, I have an enduring faith in the myriad of talents needed to craft comprehensive and convincing proposals -- talents that can’t be automated by artificial intelligence (AI) -- but I also understand the existential fear of our profession being devalued or compromised through technology. Let’s start with the negatives.

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Future Fundraising Now

JUNE 3, 2024

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts in the month of May: Simon Sinek is the victim of bad storytelling 9 ways to write better subject lines The amazingly good news about inclusive fundraising How the generation gap is killing your fundraising Do AI images work in fundraising?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 5, 2023

Yep, you guessed it – it’s all about using AI! AI + Grant Writing = A Match Made in Heaven Artificial Intelligence (AI) is like your secret weapon for grant writing. Here’s how AI can help : **Speed**: Ditch those long hours. Learning**: As you use AI, you’ll pick up valuable grant writing skills.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 17, 2023

But there’s a game-changing solution on the horizon, brought about by one of the most innovative technologies of our era: artificial intelligence (AI). We’ve discovered a transformative secret recipe using FREE AI tools to reshape the grant writing process, and we’re eager to share it with you.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. Bringing on or consulting a prospect researcher might seem like a luxury for smaller shops, but they play a vital role throughout the capital campaign.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 11, 2024

Over the past year, I have been asked to present on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) more than any other topic. As you can imagine, the presentation looks different each time as the evolution of Large LanguageModels/Generative AI is ever changing. Has that been your experience? on LinkedIn , Joining an Email List.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Finally, AI grammar checkers are not always right. Yes, another DH Leonard Consulting teammate has reviewed this blog before posting it! The post Copy Editing: Five Ways to Optimize the Impact of Your Writing appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. Sometimes our responsibility goes beyond grammar.

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Critical Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Type Ai – disintermediation of traditional charities by a different entity, e.g. a microlending site such as Kiva. Type Ai – individuals set up crowdfunding appeals to help specific, named individuals though sites such as GoFundMe. Full details of this new work stream will be announced shortly.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I know this is a lot to take in, but let’s look at how these two apps can manage and schedule the life of any busy grant writing consultant or grant writer. ClickUp ‘s platform is built around the concept of customizable workspaces, where you can tailor the environment to fit the unique needs of your grant writing consultancy.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 24, 2024

Here are some of the ways we’ve integrated technology into our work: Artificial Intelligence: The integration of AI tools has revolutionized our approach to grant writing. Our Grant Writing Made Easier course equips students with the skills to leverage AI for research, proposal drafting, and data analysis.

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Grant Consulting Services

MAY 10, 2024

If you have not used AI yet to enhance your research, try it! At Grant Consulting Services LLC, we conduct in-depth research to generate potential funding opportunities through various proactive and refined search tools. first appeared on Grant Consulting Services, LLC. The post Why is Grant Research So Important?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When you find a strong major giving candidate in your donor database, consult with members of your nonprofits team who have interacted with that donor (for example, if they volunteer frequently, talk to your volunteer coordinator) to get their firsthand perspective on whether the donor would be a good fit for the initiative youre considering.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The acquisition bolsters the quantity and quality of data that feeds Bonterra’s current and growing list of AI-enabled fundraising capabilities, according to an announcement from the firm. RKD Group acquired both Heller Consulting and MDM Fundraising. iWave CEO Craig O’Neill is head of the new company.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Aly’s expertise includes fundraising, strategic planning, search consultation and board leadership development for the well-positioned nonprofit. Consider bringing on a fundraising consultant. Consider bringing on a fundraising consultant. This is a guest post from Aly Sterling, founder of Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Having worked in the field of immigrant and refugee services for over two decades and serving now in a consultant role, I've observed numerous challenges faced by individuals and organizations operating across language and culture. In this brief article, I aim to touch upon some of these challenges and propose potential solutions.

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