DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agencies hire a grant consultant to start or help grow their grant portfolio. So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? Even so, there are some universal truths that will lead to better success when working with your grant consultant.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Why not tend to them both at the same time during strategic planning? Strategic planning is daunting Many nonprofits begin strategic planning work with trepidation and possibly even scar tissue from prior efforts. Set co-equal goals The essential first step is to intentionally set co-equal goals.

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

A fundraising consultant can identify opportunities for improvement in your existing fundraising plan and build new strategies to advance your nonprofit. In this guide, we’ll cover five simple steps to hire the perfect fundraising consultant for your nonprofit. Read up on consulting services. Secure your board’s buy-in.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Set timeframes that allow sufficient evaluation of what’s working, without shutting down initiatives too early, and make sure to consult with your lawyer and CPA to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines. This alignment prevents mission creep and maintains the integrity of your nonprofit’s goals.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 19, 2022

For some nonprofit leaders, it's also a time to start thinking about a new program year, new budget, and new goals and objectives. The key takeaway here is for many nonprofits, especially those on a year-end fiscal year, the month of January will make or break your grant funding goals and set your organization up for the rest of the year.

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CauseVox

MAY 25, 2021

You’ll come away with the key insights you need to create the best resource to empower your fundraisers to meet their goals. Kelly is an independent fundraising and strategic planning consultant based in Washington, DC and serving clients worldwide. Don’t miss out! Save your seat today for the free webinar.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

Nonprofit consultants specialize in a number of different aspects of nonprofit management from fundraising and accounting to web design. The right consultant can bring your organization new insights, leaping your nonprofit forward in terms of progress. What you need a consultant for . How to research consultants .

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. Your strategic plan should point to the need for the main component of your project. A Clearly Defined Project.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 15, 2021

He's been on all sides of a nonprofit - running the fundraising, analyzing nonprofit databases, and consulting to nonprofits. Here, he shares the basics of creating an effective nonprofit fundraising plan. And a fundraising plan will provide realistic goals that are both achievable and aspirational. Based On History (i.e.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Plus, it’s responsible for ensuring that you meet goals and keep promises to the public, donors, and beneficiaries. Ideally, the Board and Executive Director will work together as partners to lead the nonprofit, especially on the strategic plan, fundraising, and overall evaluation of the organization.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. Involving your board members in nonprofit strategic planning can help. Align your goals with your nonprofit’s values to shape your plans for the future.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

You have the power to host your own, tailor-made to suit your organization’s mission and goals. Hosting a successful giving day requires strategic planning and thoughtful execution. Set Clear Goals Define your fundraising target, donor engagement goals, and impact-oriented objectives. Who Hosts Giving Days?

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Based on my experience as a consultant to nonprofit executive teams and advisor to women pursuing new ways of working, several factors have contributed to the Autonomist movement, especially among Black and brown women in nonprofit leadership roles. Now, I control my time and energy investments.”

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

If you are just starting out, you may have to build up to that goal. But your goal should be to spend appropriately on fundraising so you can bring in the money you need to fully fund your programs. Fees paid to fundraising consultants or outsourced help like a grant writer. If you’re outside the U.S., Legal services.

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Grant Consulting Services

APRIL 25, 2024

The Importance of Strategy A good strategy provides a clear roadmap, consisting of a set of guiding principles or rules, that defines the actions people in the business should take (and not take) and the things they should prioritize (and not prioritize) to achieve desired goals (Watkins, 2007). Are You Ready?

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Now is the time to strategize, mobilize, and leverage innovative approaches to achieve greater success in securing support for your organization's mission and initiatives. Mayer Consulting.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. A grant project consists of the actual activities that will help solve the compelling issues in your community identified in your strategic plan and needs assessments.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

If you have a plan with goals and KPIs, there should be automated reports on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis that show progress against goal. The firm has offices in Athens, Georgia and Franklin, Tennessee and serves nonprofits across the country in fundraising, strategic planning, board development and leadership development.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This article dives into how mastering ethics, collaboration, grant research, strategic planning, building relationships, and prospecting for foundations can be a game-changer in your professional life. Explore techniques for thorough and efficient grant research that aligns with your organization's goals.

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Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Establish your goals and make a plan to cultivate major donors The very first step is sitting down with the board of directors and establishing goals for the organization. You can build your relationship further by following the strategic plan formed by the board of directors.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Aly’s expertise includes fundraising, strategic planning, search consultation and board leadership development for the well-positioned nonprofit. Consider bringing on a fundraising consultant. Consider bringing on a fundraising consultant. These measures help align your goals with a concrete action plan.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Many grantmakers request a proposed budget along with grant applications to show youre thinking about these goals from the start. After determining which grants to pursue , integrate grant planning into your overall budgeting process to ensure alignment between the grants specific requirements and your nonprofits broader financial goals.

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Grant Consulting Services

MAY 30, 2024

Goal Setting – Define your project’s SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). M – Measurable: Establish a way to track your progress and know when you’ve reached your goal. T – Time-Bound: Set a clear deadline for when you want to achieve your goal.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

Aligning your organization’s goals with those of potential funders increases the likelihood of successful grant applications. A strategic plan, a grasp of program outcomes, and a thoughtful vision for the future are indispensable components of a successful grant-seeking approach. #4:

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Q: Tell us a bit more about The Alford Group TAG: The Alford Group is a national, full-service, equity-forward consultancy serving nonprofits in nearly every state in the country. TAG: Both The Alford Group and Qgiv are members of The Giving Institute, an association of nonprofit consultancies and service providers.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 3, 2024

As a grant professional, I bring some specialized expertise to the strategic planning table.” If you expect me to help you meet the organization’s fundraising goals, invite me to be an active participant in strategic planning.” Here are some of the ways the team can support us toward those goals.

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Qgiv

MAY 31, 2022

Sheryl Soukup, CFRE, is the founder and President of Soukup Strategic Solutions , a full-service consulting company helping nonprofits maximize their impact in fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, and governance. A strategic plan has been developed! Clear Path Forward. What strategies will they use?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Strategic Planning Professional writers can devise strategies that showcase the non-profit’s strengths and demonstrate clear funding needs. Initial Consultation and Needs Assessment The journey with professional grant writing services begins with an initial consultation.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Operating Reserve Policies To help institutionalize operating reserve best practices and provide a pathway for a clear set of purposes, definitions, and goals, have a formal operating reserve policy in place prepared by senior management and staff and approved by the Board. All these benefits will not appear to everyone at the same time.

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WT Grant Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2023

One-on-one support creates the opportunity for grantees to receive customized assistance related to their capacity-building goals, and peer-based learning and coaching allows grantees to discuss challenges, seek advice from peers, and collaborate across projects in a supportive space. What was your capacity-building goal?

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 3, 2024

My process starts with gathering essential materials including: (1) Agency’s updated strategic plan, (2) Agency’s updated annual budget, and (3) Last year’s grant calendar. From there, the steps I take are: Review agency/client goals and any updated strategic plans. Review current funders. Review denied grants.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

A SWOT analysis (SWOT = Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) is a strategic planning tool used to assess an organization’s internal and external environment. Asking an Expert We sat down with Nonprofit Development and Management Consultant Jessica Scheer to discuss the SWOT analysis in a webinar.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Put your nonprofit salary goal on hold while you work on building your donor base. If you do have enough money coming in, you have a lot to consider before taking a plan to your Board for putting yourself on payroll. Once you reach that date, you are ready to bring a plan to the Board for your organization’s first nonprofit salary.

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OneCause

MAY 12, 2021

At Heller Consulting , we help nonprofit professionals select and choose the right CRM for their organizations and empower them with a strong technology ecosystem that ultimately frees up staff time, improves operations, and raises more funds. Envision your Future Fundraising Goals.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 14, 2021

Jersey Mike's blew their fundraising goal away on their "Day of Giving" on March 31st. She has written two books on the subject, including Holding the Gavel: What Nonprofit Board Leaders Need to Know. Over 200 nonprofits will benefit from the fundraiser.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These grants are essential for organizations that align with the foundation’s mission or strategic goals. Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes. These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a seasoned grant writing consultant, I’ve been privileged to learn the ropes of this unique, highly-demanding, and satisfying profession over the years. Offer Consultations Offering free initial consultations can be an effective way to attract new clients.

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