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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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. Thats why were thrilled to bring these tactical tips to you from Jitasa to help broaden your understanding of grant management.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For a long time, I struggled with my work as a grant professional. I loved tackling a challenging federal grant proposal. And I loved it even more when we got an award letter. Managing federal grants was my jam – I loved putting my organizational skills to work and totally geeked out about a well-put-together 3-ring binder.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 14, 2023

That is exactly how I felt when Julie Boll joined the Fundraising HayDay podcast. You can hear everything Kimberly and I discussed with Julie here: Leadership Isn’t Perfection | Fundraising HayDay (podbean.com). I lost my first grant award within six months of a new job. Our best option is to terminate this grant.”

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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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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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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. Because unfortunately, there are individuals, nonprofits, and other agencies who do not spend awarded/donated money as promised. It is a vicious cycle.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 31, 2023

in grant awards and trained over 72,227 professionals – WOW! To help celebrate 17 years, our team put together 17 of our favorite grant resources. The post 17 Favorite Grant Resources appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. Since 2006, we have helped secure over $104.5M

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Whether you’re a grant writer, fundraiser, development director, or consultant who works with them, you can play an essential role in helping prepare a nonprofit to accept unexpected, larger donations and build sustainability for the communities served. Bequests can take many different forms.

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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. State-Level Requirements Charitable Solicitation Registration: Fees range from $0 to $400 per state if you plan to fundraise nationally. That’s why thorough planning and budgeting are so important.

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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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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 14, 2022

No, we cannot do whatever we want with grant funding. No, we cannot ignore our award agreement’s grant terms and conditions. And I’m here to tell you that GRANT PROFESSIONALS ARE STRONG AND MIGHTY. Don’t let grants stress you out, check out the helpful grant writing services our team has to offer here.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 26, 2023

With supportive management and coworkers, solid programs filling demonstrated needs, and documented outcomes, I was off to the grant-seeking races for larger private and corporate foundations grant opportunities and competitive awards cycles. This agency works with nonprofits to get their stories heard and seen.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. I’ll be the first to admit that I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.). My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

This is my favorite holiday, and in honor, I’m sharing 10 grant writing tips to help you make sure your grants aren’t the scariest thing this spooky season. #1: 1: Keep a grant prospect sheet & update it regularly. One of the best things you can do is to make time regularly to search for grant opportunities.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 22, 2022

You just got the email from a funder announcing the next round of grant applications, including an accompanying workshop. Even though you have written this grant every year for the past five years. Even though you get awarded every year. If the grant workshop is not mandatory, is it worth your time?

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

You have two options – schedule a call with the program officer to discuss whether your organization is still fit for their priorities or redirect your grant writing efforts to funders who have priorities that more clearly align with your organization’s mission. Funders are far more likely to support organizations they know and trust.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits. What is Grant Writing? Grant writing for nonprofits is an essential element to the success of an organization’s fundraising efforts. What are Grants? It’s essentially a money transfer.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits. What is Grant Writing? Grant writing for nonprofits is an essential element to the success of an organization’s fundraising efforts. What are Grants? It’s essentially a money transfer.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Imagine this, you are hosting a fundraiser in the near future. 2: In-Kind Support Grants In-kind support grants or sponsorships from companies provide goods or services that your nonprofit needs, such as office supplies, technology, workforce training, event materials, professional services, and more.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! But Carolyn , you protest, grants are good.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

At our most recent Grant Writing Made Easy workshop, we did a deep dive into nonprofit program budgets. Rather, separate them out, at least by category of revenue – other grants, donors, and fundraising or annual giving. This is what we do for our retainer clients and what we teach Grant Writing Made Easy members to do.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Because grantmakers want to see an organization has a proven track record of success in their programs and that they have a level of financial stability before making an award. For the same reason that I don’t recommend any nonprofit design programs to fit a funding opportunity, I don’t advise new nonprofits to depend on grant funding.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Embracing donor-centric practices ensures short-term fundraising success and contributes to your organization’s long-term sustainability and growth by making meaningful connections with those who support your mission. When we recognize the humanity aspect of fundraising, it opens up a world of possibility.”

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Fundraising HayDay

JULY 25, 2024

In 2023, today’s guest ( Laura Chynoweth ) penned the blog post “Disrupting the Development Hierarchy” in which she spells out why grant writing so often is found at the bottom. The truth is, those who conduct prospect research, develop grant proposals, and manage grant awards play a vital role in the fundraising arm of organizations.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 25, 2022

When you’re first starting out writing grants, the investment of time that doing one well requires can be big. Of course, as you become more skilled and comfortable with grant writing and you have materials on hand, you can put together grant applications much more quickly. This comes back to the question of time.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

Anytime I lead a grant writing workshop, I always ask the attendees to share their grant experience – whether they’ve been a grant professional for years and are looking for a refresher or if they’ve been voluntold that grants are now under their preview. Before that happens, talk about what is doable.

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Just Write Grants

MARCH 28, 2023

Use this template as a guide, but be sure to add personalization when and where you can: Dear [Name], I am writing on behalf of [organization name] to request your help applying for a [grant/scholarship/award]. I would greatly appreciate your support. Visit www.justwritegrants.com/virtualmeeting or call 1-866-7GRANTS today.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2024

Grant Writing Basics Simplified One of the most exciting and magical aspects of grant writing is how the power of words can transform ideas into funded realities. Ready to unlock the secrets to writing winning grants? Why Learn About Grant Writing? That’s pretty cool, right?! Let’s dive in!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? Certainly, your mileage will vary depending on your organization’s grant readiness and fundraising goals, as well as the methodology your consultant employs to kick off the work. There are so many reasons to hire a grant consultant.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 6, 2023

Part of that education is teaching them about a carefully crafted grant calendar that only includes grants you are (1) eligible to apply for and (2) competitive enough to be considered for selection. It does not mean you will win every grant you apply for, but it does lessen the time spent on grants that are a long shot, at best.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Have you had an organization ask you to write a grant and only pay you if it turned into funding? Or been told they will not compensate until the grant is awarded? These are against the values of the Grant Professionals Association and Association of Fundraising Professionals. Author Bio: Lisa Mead, M.S.,

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I do not claim to have all the answers, but after two decades of grant writing, I know a thing or two about how funders operate. And like most grant professionals, I have thoughts and feelings on how this world of philanthropy can improve. Federal grants often require hours and hours of work to assemble a proposal.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Candid also offers a wide variety of borrowable e-books by topic: DEI, management, fundraising, grant writing, advocacy, etc. And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional. Grants to Individuals .

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 13, 2024

And check out how we use task automation in our own grant-writing business, too!) Top Picks for Grant Management Software in 2024 Selecting the right grant management software, like finding a needle in a haystack, can feel daunting. Neon One is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing fundraising activities.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 3, 2023

To get the details of how to best lean into working with elected officials, check out the latest episode of Fundraising HayDay. When you have big events (groundbreakings, grand openings, fundraising galas, and the like), invite the staff member as your guest. As grant professionals, we want every advantage we can manage.

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