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. To help celebrate 19 years, our team put together 19 of our favorite grant resources /things we use every day to help with our grant work. We are also giving you a 19% discount on all of our $19.99

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction to Grants Definition and Purpose of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to support initiatives aligned with their objectives. In essence, grants play a critical role in fostering growth and innovation by providing the necessary financial backing.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. They know that grant writing is a time-consuming process, usually best left to someone with the know-how to complete the job and get a favorable response. Grant Consultants are currently trending.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Earn a stamp of approval on your grant application. If your grant proposal was rejected, don’t be discouraged! Grant writing involves a huge learning curve. GrantWatch offers valuable resources, expert tools, and insights to help you navigate the grant-seeking process with confidence. The good news?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 16, 2024

A grant writer is important. The good news for nonprofits is that even in the era of extreme inflation, there are numerous indicators that grant funding is alive and well. The bad news for nonprofits is that grants of all kinds, from foundation to federal, are extremely competitive. According to the IRS, there are nearly 1.5

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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. As a new grant writer, I always put this information into an Excel spreadsheet. This means noting the exact due dates for the funders that set due dates.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 11, 2025

As grant writers, we strategize how to use powerful words. Think about that fact for a moment and how it would change strategizing and grant writing significantly if it were true today. Think about that fact for a moment and how it would change strategizing and grant writing significantly if it were true today.

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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A well-written, award-winning grant proposal illustrates why a cause is qualified for funding. When it comes to getting approval, most grant-makers often require project outlines and other tedious data. And it’s true, your grant application must be 100% fact-based. However, bear this in mind. They invest in people.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

At noon eastern on Tuesdays, I could join my fellow grant professionals from across the globe, learn something new, and ask questions of my peers. For an extrovert who was the lone grants administrator of a local government, this sounded too good to be true. One even mailed me a copy of a favorite book.

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GrantNews

JULY 10, 2024

Ready to be inspired and get some valuable grant writing tips? It was an insightful and charming interview that covered topics like growth, leadership, grant writing, and making a difference. Get ready to follow Libby’s incredible rise from a special education teacher to the top of the grant world!

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO I’m thrilled to announce the release of my debut book, The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO. Just In Time For Valentines Day Do you, or someone you love want to write grants? I can’t wait to hear from you!

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Whether you're new or experienced in grant writing, having the right resources can be helpful for you to make sure you're set up for success. In this post, we dig into what some of our favorite grant writing books are to check out as you master the art of grant writing.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 4, 2024

This has led to a sudden interest in side hustles like grant writing. So, can grant writing be a profitable side hustle? ” According to Salary.com , the average hourly pay rate for a grant writer in the U.S. Of course, there are experienced grant writers who would likely charge more than that.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 29, 2022

We know that many grant professionals read a wide range of genres for both pleasure, but also for inspiration related to their professional work. So I suppose I shouldn’t have been as surprised by the large number of responses my request for book recommendations in our recent newsletter garnered in responses. Happy reading!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Yes, I have worked as a solo grant professional within a larger organization and as a lone grant consultant, working from home with no official colleagues to speak of. Not so shocking note: though I haven’t worked there in over seven years, those two ladies are some of my favorite lunch dates and book club friends.)

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Think and Ink Grants

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Grants are a great way to obtain the necessary resources to support your mission and make a positive impact in your community. However, finding the right grants can be a daunting task. In this article, we will discuss the steps you can take to find the right grants for your nonprofit organization.

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GrantNews

MAY 9, 2024

You know, you might do well to consider grant writing. And grant writing? You can write applications for grants and get paid for your work, all from the comfort of your own home. So, can grant writing be the perfect side hustle? Books or taking online courses. is $35 an hour.

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Elevate

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

From the latest novels to nonfiction audiobooks, many conversations among Elevate staff revolve around books. (We Here, we share our team’s top picks for books that have contributed to their grant writing prowess. We even have a few published authors on staff!)

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Just Write Grants

MARCH 13, 2024

Picture this: You've poured your heart and soul into a grant proposal — fueled by questionable late-night snacks and bottomless cups of coffee. 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!

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JANUARY 18, 2023

Over the past few years, we’ve done a Day in the Life of a grant writing consultant (both for me and one of my team members, Alisha ). But the truth is, I no longer do much grant writing consulting myself. What I want you to know is what it’s now like for me as a Grant Writing Boss. So I did that.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 21, 2023

Which means that for a full week, you will find me parked in a chair at the water’s edge with a book in hand. I will tear through book after book while sneaking glances at the rest of my crew as they boogie board, build sandcastles, and collect seashells. If I could get paid to read books all day long, I would be a happy camper.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As grant professionals, we’re constantly focused on deadlines, applications, and making a difference for the causes we care about. Our team has had an ongoing focus on overall wellness, mental health, and mindfulness, given that our work as grant professionals is very sedentary and has a high rate of burnout.

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Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Heres a breakdown of the various kinds of financial aid you can explore: Grants : Grants are a form of financial aid you dont have to repay. Federal grants, such as the Pell Grant, are a common funding source for many adult learners. Many colleges and universities offer financial aid specifically for adult learners.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I taught for a short time, completed a Master’s degree, some life happened, and the next thing I knew I was a Grants Coordinator for a large school district. A little over 20 years later I was asked to teach an undergraduate grant writing class at my alma mater. Author Bio: Since becoming a grants professional in 1997, Stacey E.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s settled then, a lucrative career in grant writing is waiting for you! Just think, the ability to join the causes that matter most to you, inspire good work done to support individuals and communities, and you get paid to write. We have a few pointers for anyone considering a career in grant writing.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Over dinner I hear complaints of boring writing, long chapters, and words that make no sense to her. Starting around age 10 you would always find me with a Nancy Drew, Babysitter’s Club, or Sweet Valley High book in progress. Because these days reading comes in many forms: books, e-readers, and audio. We tell stories.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To find "the book" on fundraising. You know — that magical book that promised to swing the doors wide open to fundraising glory and make it rain dollars on her nonprofit's mission. There were a LOT of books — all claiming to be the best books on fundraising. Which book was THE one? It was confusing.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Three ways your CFO can help your nonprofit apply for grants. Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. Read on to find out more! will be handled in the application.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 6, 2024

Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of a grant reviewer to learn the ins and outs of what they look for in grant applications? Have you ever wondered what causes one reviewer to score a grant application high, while another receives a lower score? What makes each perspective differ?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

On-demand trainings can be taken any time, with recent topics including fostering an inclusive culture , finding funding , and writing grant proposal budgets. Candid also offers a wide variety of borrowable e-books by topic: DEI, management, fundraising, grant writing, advocacy, etc. Grants to Individuals .

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The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Learning grant writing is a rite of passage for many nonprofit professionals. Many of us first dive into grant writing with minimal (or even no) prior experience. Writing a grant proposal might seem like a big, scary task. Step 1: Understand the Grant Landscape and Process. Funding structures.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I don’t mean to infer that reading grants is boring, and I’m not promoting performance-enhancing drugs. I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. In a federal grant?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 22, 2024

7 Ways Your School Can Leverage Grants for Success Applying for grants is an intimidating process for many schools. However, despite the complexity, grants are well worth pursuing-they provide an invaluable funding source your school can greatly benefit from.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Three ways your CFO can help your nonprofit apply for grants. Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. Read on to find out more! will be handled in the application.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 6, 2024

In 2020, three grant professionals ( Bachman, Planton, and Rodgers) set out to identify the prevalence of burnout among the grant profession. It’s a new year, and grant professionals constantly see an upcoming deadline, a great new opportunity, or a need to raise more money. And that “the flow of work never stops.”

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 13, 2022

In September 2020 I penned an article entitled Battling Burnout as a Grant Professional where I shared several resources to help overcome the struggle. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 5 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I’ll take a few minutes to brain dump onto some paper, roughly map out my day, then get straight to the task that requires the most focus, which is usually drafting (as opposed to grant searches or setting up templates or other parts of the grant writing process.)

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