Application Calendar Logic Model 
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Pre-planning activities are designed to help your grant team and your organization sort out some of the key details that are likely to be needed for a large and highly competitive grant application without as much pressure as the time period between when the grant application opens and when it is formally due. Learn more here.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JULY 9, 2025
Elevate your proposals using refreshed templates, updated data insights, and a stronger commitment to equity, ensuring your applications stand out in a crowded grant space. Tip: Link training back to your active grant calendar. Use what you’ve learned to strengthen your nonprofit grant strategy for the rest of 2025.
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Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 23, 2025
Some grant applications require extensive attachments, audits, or years of financial history. Instead, seek out funders who explicitly welcome first-time applicants, smaller budgets , or grassroots initiatives. A strong mission match increases your chances of getting funded and helps build a foundation for long-term support.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 25, 2025
Funders review hundreds of applications, and issues such as unclear objectives, vague budgets, or an ineffective statement of need can easily push your proposal to the bottom of the pile. That’s often enough to knock your application off the shortlist in a competitive field. The good news?
Think and Ink Grants
DECEMBER 13, 2021
This one thing, some would say the "secret sauce" and the most vital step before submitting any grant application; something all and every nonprofit should do is: building a relationship with the funder before applying. Some of my clients specifically block time on their calendars for this purpose.
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