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Don’t Let “Perfect” Be the Enemy Of Good Grant Writing

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

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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“Crystal Ball” Grant Predictions for 2024: Grant Writers Impact

Millionaire Grant Lady

To date, we have won more than $103 million in funding for our clients. Every day, we use these insights to win more dollars for a wide variety of organizations all across the United States, and these insights can help increase your funding, too. If you missed part 1 , 2 or 3 , you can still check them out here.

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Prioritizing Wellness: How Our Grant Writing Team Stays Mindful and Fights Burnout on World Mental Health Day

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

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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You want to hire a grant writer, but is hiring a grant writer full-time the best fit?

Millionaire Grant Lady

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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The Power of Relationships for the Lonely Grant Writer

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

So, to help with your sanity, increase job performance, and keep burnout at bay, here are my suggestions for the friends you will need to be the best grant pro you can be. No one, and I mean no one, will understand your highs and lows like another grant professional. First, you really do need friends at work.

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Why I offer free grant writing training opportunities online

Grant Writing Made Easy

When I founded my grant writing consultancy back in 2015, I knew that I wanted to serve the small nonprofits that make a big impact in our communities. They’re tired, often close to burnout. I’m tired of 90% of the funding out there going to the top 2.7% (in annual revenue) of nonprofits. It makes me angry that 1.

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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

Blue Avocado

Learn how nonprofit collaboration strategies can help you partner with like-minded people and organizations and create a deepened impact, more sustainable relationships, and a stronger funding pool for your nonprofit. Income inequality has forced nonprofits to rely more and more on the wealthy to fund their efforts to fight climate change.

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