DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Welcome to “Grammar Kerfuffles,” a blog series from DH Leonard Consulting that you will see here on the semi-regular. We will explore fun grammar insights that elevate the power of the written word in grant writing. Our DH Leonard Consulting style guide specifies that active voice is our default. Is one of them better?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MARCH 4, 2024

Navigating the world of grant writing consulting often feels like juggling flaming torches while blindfolded. So, as we get into the question at hand–is grant writing consulting your next, best move?–let’s What a Grant Writing Consultant Needs to Succeed 1. Trust me, I get it.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 20, 2024

Pro tip: Streamline the grant application process. Conclusion Grant writing mistake: Organizations who don’t streamline the grant application process. Gratitude is important in the nonprofit and grant writing space. Imagine you want to apply to a foundation where the average grant is $5,000.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

What does a full-time grant writer cost? How much time does it take to hire a grant writer? Do you have enough work to justify hiring a full-time grant writer? How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals? Conclusion 1. What certifications should a grant writer have?

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

Whether you’re a newbie to grant writing or you’re a veteran in the nonprofit grant writing arena, no one should ever really be done improving and learning. You also need to talk about the much less obvious stuff that can help you really hone your grant writing chops. After all, it’s a journey, right?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Alice Rossignol, Nonprofit Consultant Avoid AI Shortcuts and Put Yourself in the Donor’s Shoes Some suggest grant writing can be done by AI. For this, we had the writing and research of a Ph.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Readiness is all about preparing your organization to write a grant proposal and creating a strategy for ensuring you are pursuing the right funding sources to help your organization meet its mission. Here are 5 tips for grant writing readiness.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 3, 2024

With federal grant writing help, our client secured a $2.5 Million HUD grant to address homelessness in HIV population. Every grant writer understands exactly what this means. At Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates, we love to celebrate every one of our clients’ funding accomplishments. The post Securing a $2.5

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In taking the time to rank and rate grant proposals, you’ll learn what to do and what not to do to create more compelling, competitive proposals. AND FINALLY Redefine Wins Grant writing can feel like a very all-or-nothing proposition. Turning in a grant well ahead of the deadline can also be a cause for celebration.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agencies hire a grant consultant to start or help grow their grant portfolio. And while that may seem like a simple solution to your grant woes, a they do not magically appear and take all the work off your plate. So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant?

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Here are five actionable strategies to enhance your grant writing expertise today: 1. Its where I significantly advanced my own grant writing career.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Professional Relationships in Grant Writing When it comes to professional relationships—particularly in grant writing—the same principles apply. At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we emphasize the importance of stewardship. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com.

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Instrumentl

AUGUST 11, 2023

In this article, we'll help you answer why your nonprofit should hire a grant writer, pros and cons of hiring a grant writing consultant, and how to find a grant writing service. We'll also go over how much it typically costs to hire a grant writer.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. This blog will explore key strategies and tips to enhance your grant writing skills, helping your organization to secure the funding it deserves. A one-size-fits-all approach often leads to missed opportunities.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 5, 2023

As a political scientist, I am always interested in how political consultants used direct mail to raise money and advertise their political candidates. As a grant writing consultant, I have adopted a lot of these same techniques to benefit the non-profit clients we serve at Lightning Fast Grant Writing.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Yes and yes—a solid grant writing process often includes both copy editing and mock review , but from separate reviewers and at different milestones in the timeline. All types of grant documents that you create should go through a copy edit. Foundation grants certainly benefit as well. Copy Editing The purpose.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Nonprofits work with consultants for a variety of reasons, from strategic planning to fundraising, capacity building and grant writing. But understanding how a consultant can benefit your nonprofit, as well as what your nonprofit is responsible for in this collaboration, is critical to success.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 22, 2024

Dear Experienced Grant Writer: I’ve been developing my grant writing business for about a year and a half. Patient Grant Pro Answer: Dear Patient Grant Pro – Your challenge is one that we have heard from colleagues not just in the grant consulting space, but as employees as well.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we dig into what the best beginner friendly grant writing podcasts are, what the best listens for consultants and agencies are as well as the best podcasts for EDs and nonprofit leaders. Looking for your next great listen?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 17, 2023

My cohost, Kimberly Hays de Muga, suggests grant professionals start with this webinar from August 2022: Using Census Bureau Data for Grant Writing. Don’t let grants stress you out, check out the helpful grant writing services our team has to offer here. So, get started today! [1]

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 4, 2022

The post I want to be a grant writer but only have 1 year of experience. appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. Leonard, GPC, RST. How would you suggest gaining more experience?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

While many nonprofits rely on grant funding for a significant portion of revenue, how nonprofits fill their grant writing needs varies significantly from organization to organization. Some nonprofits make grant writing a small part of someone’s job description. Can you hire a seasonal grant writer?

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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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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The good news is that I am here to help you navigate this maze and get down to grant writing tips that will help you move the needle by defining which tips are true and valid and which tips are false. There is a way you can write a grant to set your organization up for success during the grant writing phase.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Grant Ethics for Consultants Session 8 of the Ethics Series While all nonprofit professionals have many ethical issues to consider as they conduct pre-award and post-award grant activities, grant consultants have additional areas of which to be mindful because they run their own businesses instead of being an employee of nonprofit.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re so excited to announce the 2024 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit write strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re so excited to announce the 2023 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit write strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 3, 2024

Outcome Maryland Nonprofits contracted with RBW Strategy starting in 2020, and our organization has provided extensive support, including strategic readiness, prospect research, and grant writing.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 14, 2022

And many of us have great ideas on how to make the grant world a better place. We dream of a promotion at work, a seat at our organization’s leadership table, our own consulting business, open communication with funders, software that makes our lives easier, training that helps the newest batch of grant professionals, and so much more.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It also highlights how your past impact may influence your next iteration of research on a funder, relationship building with a funder, and absolutely, your future writing to a funder. That being said, each organization has a different staff structure related to grant writing and grant management/reporting activities.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 30, 2024

As you are in the process of getting your organization started, I also would recommend also reading this information about how you build your credibility as a potential grantee: [link] The post Ask the Grant Pro: Grant for Education appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.

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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. Russel James’s PowerPoint on planned giving and annual giving.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Listen here: [link] celebrating-5-ye…ndraising-hayday / We have found our why on the podcast and in our grant work. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 6 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such. The post Grant Pros: What is Your Why?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 28, 2022

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 5 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such. Don’t let grants stress you out, check out the helpful grant writing services our team has to offer here. Y’all be careful out there!

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

(Originally posted June 2020 and updated October 2023) I've never "met" a nonprofit organization that had an excess of money to spend on hiring staff or paying a consultant. One of the questions I get most often is: " Is it okay to pay a grant writer a percentage of the grant award?"

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