DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 13, 2023

We’re excited to announce the 2022 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help you as a nonprofit write strong, well written LOI’s and grant applications. Fundraising HayDay.

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Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025 and the anticipated changes that a new federal administration will bring, nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and fundraisers must be proactive to safeguard and sustain their funding sources. is Owner and CEO of Grants4Good LLC ®, a grant writing training and consulting company based in New York.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Once upon a time, in a cubicle far, far away, I saw an announcement for a senior grant writing position at a national organization. Under the qualifications heading, it stated that they were looking for a grant writer who never made a mistake—that perfection was the goal for every grant submitted. Then, I read further.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Before diving into grant applications, take a step back and reassess your organization’s goals for 2025. Having a clear vision will not only guide your grant search but also strengthen your applications. Grant success isn’t just about submitting applications; it’s about building relationships.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Having raised more than $101 million “the hard way” through 90% private foundation and individual fundraising over the last 20+ years, I have experienced my share of rejections. Keep Your Friends Close… Consider becoming a grant reviewer. Many federal agencies and most state governments have formal grant reviewer application processes.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For better or worse, the last two weeks of December are the worst possible time for fundraising activities. The second thing you absolutely have to do is schedule your grant writing chores for the year ahead. It means setting due dates for rolling grant applications too.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Sustainable Growth With support from local grants, organizations can establish a solid foundation for sustainability, reducing dependency on a single funding source. For more insights on how to seek out and apply for funding, organizations can refer to resources such as grant writing templates and grant writing tips for beginners.

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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

And it’s true, your grant application must be 100% fact-based. Grant writers should balance data with the grassroots passion of the mission or cause for which they advocate. To put it bluntly, your proposal will stand out when your passion is reflected in your grant application. However, bear this in mind.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

This article provides a detailed exploration of the world of grants for churches non profit organizations, highlighting the types of grants available, strategies for identifying and applying for funding, best practices for grant writing , and the challenges associated with grant compliance and reporting.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In 2025, aligning fundraising efforts with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is more vital than ever. 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status Application IRS Application Fee: The standard Form 1023 filing fee is $600, while the streamlined Form 1023-EZ costs $275.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A significant portion of your funding may come from grants, which help support your programs in many different ways. However, writing grant applications can be a very time-consuming and stressful process. For this reason, it’s critical to make your grant proposal impactful and notable to a selection committee.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Other School Funding Sources: Grant Proposal Writing 101 How to Obtain Funds for Your School with Grant Writing. Are you looking for alternative options to fundraising to earn dollars for your school? Grant writing is a supplemental way to raise funds for non-profit organizations and schools.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 12, 2024

How will the availability of qualified grant writers impact foundation giving? We are seeing more complex and rigorous grant application formats (likely due to the increased demand for nonprofit services as well as the increased cost of those services). Check them out here and here.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 1, 2023

They need help identifying the right funders and submitting enough applications to be successful. Or Running themselves ragged applying for 50+ grants and not getting enough results for how crazy tired they are. They needed to get a funder list together (for them, the magic number was 15) and start submitting more applications.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 19, 2022

If fractured fairy tales aren’t getting you the storytelling advice you are seeking, try this real-life advice on storytelling from two very wise but very different sources—a nationally renowned fundraising trainer and consultant T. And isn’t securing more transformational grants the happy ending we all want? Census Bureau.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 3, 2024

Grant writing is a tough job, even for full-time grant writers. Many nonprofits do not have a dedicated grant writer to tackle these tasks, and instead, they rely on many individuals to pitch in where they can. Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has helped nonprofits earn more than $100 million in funding.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 16, 2024

The bad news for nonprofits is that grants of all kinds, from foundation to federal, are extremely competitive. Because of limited resources, many nonprofits do not have the means to hire a full-time grant writer. Because of limited resources, many nonprofits do not have the means to hire a full-time grant writer.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Feature Description Purpose Strengthen organizational infrastructure Duration Time-limited; may vary Reporting Progress reports on capacity development Evaluation Measure improved organizational effectiveness Capacity-building grants can significantly impact a nonprofits long-term viability. Clarity is key.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. In fact, according to the 2022 Grant Professionals Association Salary Survey , grants account for 32% of total revenue for organizations on average. Some nonprofits make grant writing a small part of someone’s job description.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

There are many ways to generate funding, like selling merchandise, silent auctions, charity events, fundraisers, and more. However, most nonprofits depend on sustainable funding, and that comes in the form of grants. As a result, nonprofits must schedule time to research and apply for grants.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Many people become grant writers because they’re better with words than people. Seriously though, in my 25+ years in nonprofit fundraising, I have met many more introverts than extroverts who gravitate toward grant writing and management versus individual donors or special events. And by many, I mean me. You too, maybe?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

Who else in your organization gets to match the needs of the community with the right funders, all while pulling a variety of information from your colleagues to submit an application with varying rules and regulations and an immovable deadline? Communicate with funders to keep them informed of your grant process. JustGrants).

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re so excited to announce the 2024 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit write strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re so excited to announce the 2023 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit write strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Most people fall into grant writing almost by chance. Maybe someone recognized your writing skills and voila! Either way, those writing skills drew you in. It makes sense, given the most common way to describe the process is “grant writing” – which only tells part of the story. You were “voluntold.”

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 14, 2022

We develop proposals that demonstrate what is going on and how we can help, usually within a minimal character count within an online portal that was not meant for grant applications. (No And I’m here to tell you that GRANT PROFESSIONALS ARE STRONG AND MIGHTY. No stress there.) Then we do it again. did so by taking said leap.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

They spend money on fundraising and overhead activities to secure individual donations, increase marketing, host fundraising events, and submit and manage grants. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 6 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 26, 2023

Between long-term funders requesting basic letters as proposals to more complex, more extensive applications, I soon averaged more than 80 grant proposals a year. During a weekly meeting early on in my seven years there, my supervisor, the director of development, told me we had the same idea about winning grant applications.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 25, 2023

Grant writing can be a bit like a game of telephone - one person hears one thing, then tell another person, and before you know it, everyone's got a different version of the truth. In this blog post, I'll set the record straight by debunking seven common myths about grant writing that have been perpetuated over time.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 23, 2024

Grant writing might be part of your job, but let's face it, with everything else on your plate, it probably doesn't get the focused time it needs. Fundraising, volunteer management , keeping the lights on – it's a lot to handle. Grant deadlines wait for no one, so let's cut to the chase.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As we approach 2025, the landscape of grant writing for nonprofits is evolving rapidly. Staying ahead of trends and preparing effectively can make the difference between a successful grant application and a missed opportunity. Develop a Comprehensive Grant Writing Strategy 2.1 Click here to learn more.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Like individual fundraising, securing grants requires strong collaboration with finance, program staff, and leadership. Some organizations have a well-established grants culture, while others are still learning what it takes to prepare grant applications.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Language Proficiency: Organizations led by non-English speakers often struggle with English proficiency when completing grant applications independently. While this is a generalization, it is also true that many nonprofit organizations led by non-English speakers face a steep learning curve in grant writing.

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Just Write Grants

MARCH 13, 2024

Grant writing can be a battle against the clock and self-doubt. So, put an end to all-nighters and lukewarm coffee — let's dive into some of my favorite grant-writing tools! Streamlining the Process Tired of juggling grant research, deadlines, and scattered proposal drafts? The struggle is real, my friends.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 21, 2023

Let me tell you, reading a Request for Proposal (RFP), Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), or whatever acronym the funder calls its grant application guidelines is not NEARLY as exciting as the next great novel. This ensures all your i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Though AI has many capabilities, it cannot replace the nuanced thinking and creativity essential for grant writing. As more funders request disclosure of AI use in applications, its vital to document anywhere AI enters the process.

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