Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Many potential funders will consult it when they’re doing their due diligence. To show that your nonprofit will be a good steward of any grant funds received, you need to demonstrate that it’s a well-run organization with sound governance. You may need to present your overall operating budget and audited financial statements.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Present Impact Projections with Outcomes and Outputs Funders are looking for programs that will create meaningful change, not just deliver services. To showcase this, present both the outputs (e.g., "200 students trained") and outcomes (e.g., “80% 80% of participants secure employment within 6 months”).

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Red Tape Busters

JANUARY 26, 2024

But before you dive into the world of grant applications, it’s essential to ensure that you’re grant ready. In this article, we’ll explore what it means to be grant ready, the key elements involved, and why seeking help from a grant writing consultant can significantly boost your chances of success.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Sharing the actual questions, attachments, and format with those you report to can go a long way to illustrate the breadth and depth of information needed to create a competitive grant proposal. Offer to present a lunch and learn, a section of board member orientation, or other brief informal talk about how grants work.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 2, 2010

Today’s blog post comes from my friend Betsy Baker, a grant-writing consultant and teacher. As a grant writing consultant for the past 8 years for a variety of nonprofit clients, I often run into the eager beaver convinced that I can find them the “magic” grant that will alleviate all their financial woes.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

*Diane’s note: You are used to our team talking about how both pre-award and post-award work connect to create an organization’s overall grant readiness. In fact, we were just talking about this in our most recent webinar about How to Be Exceptionally Grant Ready with Lucy Morgan from MyFedTrainer.com.

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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. Today, let’s tackle a subject that I frequently encounter: How to get started with your very own grant writing business? Network, Network, Network!

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