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

JUNE 16, 2023

For example, many grant writers subscribe to the free daily email blast from grants.gov , summarizing all the opportunities posted the previous day. Developing and Maintaining a Grant Calendar Grant writing can be a time-consuming process, and it’s essential to stay organized.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In this post, we explore what a grant calendar is, how to create a template for yourself in managing your grants, and how to use Instrumentl as your ultimate grant calendar.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 12, 2024

As I was watching the attacks that happen in Tetris 99, automatically adding additional rows to clear when your board is ALREADY very full, reminded me a lot of what it feels like when an unexpected grant opportunity pops up when your organization already has a very full grant calendar. What unique solutions have you tried?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 13, 2025

Based on some things we have tried with various organizations, depending on their culture and staff comfort level, have you tried: Putting a calendar appointment on their schedule as you would for a grant application meeting so they prioritize sending the draft emails?

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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 9, 2022

For instance, a simple daily calendar listing the work I need to accomplish gets the job done. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 5 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such. Catch up on seasons 1 – 4 and stay up to date on the new season here.

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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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Instrumentl

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In this post, we explore what a grant calendar is, how to create a template for yourself in managing your grants, and how to use Instrumentl as your ultimate grant calendar.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 10, 2024

Stewardship is arguably the most important but underrated strategy in grant writing. We can define stewardship as the ongoing commitment to remain connected with funders, keeping them apprised of organizational progress long before grants are submitted. Thanks for putting these quarterly meetings on our calendar.

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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. Each grant process is different, based on the funder. Some applications will succeed, while others may be denied for any number of reasons.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

For those of you who don’t know, I recommend reading up on grant readiness, particularly if you are a newer or smaller nonprofit. I recommend starting on this part several months before the actual grant deadline.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The client felt confident putting the funder on their own grant calendar for the upcoming year, allowing me to focus my time on another funding priority because they were sure that the foundation would continue its support. It is important to connect with funders early in the grant-writing process.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

Mark Your Calendar Applications open: Jan 28 to Dec 7 Application R eview Deadlines: Feb 28, June 30, Sept 6, and Dec 7 Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates, tips, and reminders about the process. Continuing close relationships with past colleagues and clients are integral to Brad G.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Grant management is the hard work and dedication required to ensure an organization follows a donor’s guidelines. Nonprofits and small businesses dedicate countless hours to the grant writing process. However, responsibly managing grants after the award is just as critical.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A “Throwback Tuesday” post to one of my most popular grant writing guides. It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. Grant writing is half art, half science. First and foremost, work on your writing skills. Put them on your calendar. Let’s start with the half that’s “art”.

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Grants.gov

JUNE 25, 2018

When applying for federal grants, the OMB Uniform Guidance sets forth a 30 to 60 day range for federal funding opportunities to be open: “(b) The Federal awarding agency must generally make all funding opportunities available for application for at least 60 calendar days.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You can also mark your calendars and join us for our December Lunch and Learn introduction t pre-planning. The post The Competitive Advantage and Head Start of Pre-planning for Large Grants appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. Learn more here.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 6, 2023

And by that, I mean teaching your boss, board members, and colleagues what grants can and cannot do. 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. Based on that….

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Anyone who has sought a grant has probably heard “no” as often—or more often—than they’ve heard “yes.” Grant writing is challenging. Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 1, 2024

Grant Calendar: Create a grant calendar that lists all potential funding opportunities. Read more about managing your grant application schedule with clients. Explore more ways to improve your work with grant writing clients.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I am an anxious, ADHD business owner with staff who depend on me, grant writing clients who depend on my business, and thousands of students in multiple courses that I develop, market, and teach. Key Features and Uses for Grant Writing Consultants 1. The platform also integrates with a wide range of other tools (e.g.,

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. And that’s okay because by offloading the highlighted tasks, you just cleared space on your calendar to focus on these items and get them done. COMMUNICATION .

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2015

In fact, 46 percent report that grants make up more than a quarter of their funding. Given how critical grants are for many nonprofits, having good systems in place to manage the grant-writing process from beginning to end is incredibly important. Spreadsheets are simply not designed to manage that whole process.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If you are looking to hire a grant writer, you probably don’t just want someone who can write grants—ultimately, you want someone who can help your organization win grants. Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates have earned their clients more than $103 million in grant funding. million grant.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Candid’s training offerings provide detailed instruction to help you build skills in fundraising, grant writing, nonprofit management, and more, and they are designed to serve different levels of expertise. Some of our most highly attended classes include: Introduction to Finding Grants.

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Elevate

JUNE 7, 2023

Just the grants, please! Picture It: Grant Writing Nightmares! Everything is going swimmingly…until the day your indispensable grant writer sheepishly asks to schedule some catch-up time on your calendar. Nightmare 1: Imagine, you are the Director of a nonprofit’s small but mighty Development Team.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 1, 2022

Today I want to share why you need to take the time to track your grant pipeline (and by that I mean all the opportunities you want to apply for, the ones you have applied for, the ones you’ve been awarded, and even the ones you had rejected). with grants. The post Track your grant pipeline appeared first on Grant Writing Made Easy.

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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. After all, who says grant management has to be as dull as dishwater? But fear not!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 7, 2023

After extensive prospect research, we had identified this opportunity and added it to the grants calendar. 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 13, 2022

That’s how I ended up finding myself looking at my calendar each week in January, February, March, and, well you get the point…saying, “If I can just get through this week, things will slow down.” Don’t let grants stress you out, check out the helpful grant writing services our team has to offer here.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

We can argue later as to whether or not this was cool of them… For now, here is a broad overview of what you need to know about PPP Part 2: PPP Part 2 is a $284 Billion Relief Package for small businesses and nonprofits PPP Part 2 extends the costs covered by PPP Part 1 out to March 31, 2021 This is considered a second draw of forgivable loans (..)

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 9, 2024

Let’s take a look at 15 Fundraising revenue streams your nonprofit can utilize when planning your annual fundraising calendar. Grant Writing Tapping into Institutional Support Grant writing is a valuable avenue for accessing funds from foundations, government agencies, and corporations.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Allow you to time your appeals for the best results and spread your grant writing throughout the year, instead of cranking out a year’s worth of grants in the fall when you’re also planning your year-end campaign. That approach to grant writing doesn’t work, by the way. Engage your Board.

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Just Write Grants

JULY 16, 2024

I know firsthand the juggling act that grant writing can be. These are the products of late nights fueled by caffeine, brainstorming sessions fueled by colorful pens, and a real desire to find ways to stay focused, energized, and even stylish while conquering grant proposals. While I love my digital calendar (thanks, Google!),

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 6, 2024

Their findings were published in the Fall 2020 Journal of the Grant Professionals Association, showing a gap in available information as well as initial research indicating more than three in four grant professionals experience physical symptoms, socio-emotional symptoms, or both, of burnout. And that “the flow of work never stops.”

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 15, 2024

Create folders for promising grant opportunities and track their application deadlines in a calendar. Utilize grant-matching tools : Some databases offer tools that match your organization's profile with potential funding sources. Stay informed about new funding opportunities and changes in the grant landscape.

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