DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I have four years experience in grants and I joined a new company where the expectations for completing a proposal are a bit unrealistic. This took me at least 2-3 hours each evening of the workweek and some hours each weekend just to complete the proposal and the proposal was not strong in the end. What would you recommend?

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Grant'd

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Yet social entrepreneurs, particularly those working on politically or socially sensitive issues are at heightened risk of burnout due to workloads, anxiety and social pressure. In fact, one in five human rights advocates meet the criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), while 75% are concerned about burnout.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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. Celebrate Wins, Big and Small – Acknowledge every accomplishment, whether it’s completing a proposal or receiving funding.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

If generating more revenue for your nonprofit tops your list of priorities in 2023, you may have your sights set on sharpening your fundraising skills as part of your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolution. When it comes to boosting funding for your nonprofit, there are multiple paths that can lead you to your desired destination.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Striving for excellence is a powerful goal in grant writing, where every word, or even every character, can make or break the chances of winning that funding. But relentless perfectionism can definitely stand in the way of sound, quality grant proposals delivered on deadline in two primary ways. So, what’s a dedicated grant pro to do?

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Mental health support and funding must be available to help with the challenges so many people face today. Accordingly, GrantWatch has a keen interest in listing grants to provide mental health funding. GrantWatch has provided the list below of a select number of grants that are currently available for Mental Health funding.

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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The catalyst that can unlock the funds, make aspirations a reality, and swing open the doors to invaluable resources. A professional grant writer brings a fresh perspective and expertise, tailoring your proposals to meet the funder's expectations and turning rejections into approvals. But getting it right?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 6, 2023

Yes, surprising grant applications will fall from the sky (hello, so many new funding opportunities in 2020 thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic). There are only so many hours in the workday, and to keep burnout at bay, no one should work until midnight regularly to get all the grants submitted. Here are my favorites: Are we eligible?

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Leaders of the nonprofit declined to speak directly with The NonProfit Times but said in a statement that they have not yet received a formal union proposal to which they can respond. Still, “the Coalition respects employees’ rights to engage (or not to engage) in union activity,” they said.

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 26, 2024

It’s also not infrequent that grant professionals are excluded from project planning or meetings with potential funders until late in project development when they are asked to “just” find funding or write a grant. Did you hit “submit” on the grant proposal that has been the bane of your existence for weeks? Celebrate your successes.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. workers reported experiencing burnout symptoms this year.

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

To find out, at the start of the Giving Season we ran a LinkedIn poll , with three choicesmore unrestricted funding, less paperwork for grants, and to reduce burnoutplus a write-in option. The first of five best practices for fair funding outcomes? Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals?

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. Social capital is also often a factor in securing invitations to submit grant proposals or work on initiatives.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 16, 2025

Grant writing is an essential part of nonprofit funding, but keeping track of multiple proposal deadlines can quickly become overwhelming. Here are some tried-and-true tips to help you manage your grant proposal deadlines effectively and avoid last-minute stress. Schedule time for revisions after youve completed the first draft.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 8, 2025

Many organizations face resistance to change and rigid structures , rooted in a culture of adhering to traditional methods and relying on outdated processes, such as specific research methods, requests for proposals (RFPs), and typicaland at times wastefulprogram design. This rigidity fosters resistance to innovation.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 16, 2025

While it might sound simple to pick a challenge, three of the top five perceived dysfunctions in the sector, Resistance to Change and Rigid Structures, Lack of Inclusion and Empowerment in Decision-Making, and Staff Burnout and Unrealistic Expectations, are connected to how challenges are named, selected, and addressed.

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