DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 2, 2025

Were so excited to announce the 2025 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. The goal of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services is to help nonprofits create incredible change in their communities. We are honored to have been listed in Feedspots Top 35 Grant Writing Blogs and Websites for 2024 !)

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

The writing part of grant writing is a relatively small percentage of the actual work required to win grants at a high level consistently. To someone who is new to writing and submitting grants, the entire grant process can feel convoluted, overwhelming, and tedious.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in nonprofit work, influencing how organizations operate, advocate, and secure funding. Diversify Funding Sources: Relying on a single type of funder can leave your organization vulnerable to political and economic changes.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we approach 2025, the grant writing landscape is set to evolve significantly. Understanding these projected trends will help nonprofits stay ahead of the curve and optimize their funding strategies. Data-Driven Decision Making By 2025, data analytics will play a crucial role in shaping grant writing strategies.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

How do you write a grant and win tons of funding? Preparation, or in the grant writer’s case “Readiness”. 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.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are. That’s what I do to increase our grant approval rate.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since 2006, we have helped secure over $121M in grant awards and trained over 86,863 professionals. To help celebrate 19 years, our team put together 19 of our favorite grant resources /things we use every day to help with our grant work. We are also giving you a 19% discount on all of our $19.99

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ProposalPRO

DECEMBER 30, 2021

4 Ways that Grant-Writing Can Ruin Your Personality I’ve written nearly 1,000 government grants over the past 25 years, so if I have a bad personality, you know why. But if you also are writing grants, and especially if you’re writing government grants, you are at risk of suffering the same occupational hazard.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

When a new grant-seeker starts applying for grants they are often like a deer in the headlights wondering where to begin. However, keep in mind, with hard work and a lot of passion anyone can write a grant. Funding sources can receive thousands of grant applications, so it is critical that you stand out.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Current and potential MGL clients often ask me, “ If we are selected, how long will it take to get the grant money? ” They have important work to do in the world, and their programs need funds to operate successfully, so what’s the hold up? Winning grants is a multi-step process. Where’s Our Grant Money?

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 22, 2022

Article In Brief: The Problem: Grant writing is a time and resource consuming activity that saps nonprofit productive capacity. Why it Happens: Nonprofits rely on grants as the single revenue source to fully fund their operations. The […]. The […].

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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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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’d like to know what my cohost Amanda Day and I think are the top 5 reasons grants get rejected, complete with a little rant or two, listen here: [link] reasons-your-app…tion-gets-denied /. Here are some tips to put the spin on grant rejection. Grant reviewers and funding agencies have limited funding.

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Grant writing expertise can be a valuable asset when you’re seeking a job. Even if the job itself is not directly related to grant writing, many of the skills you develop in writing and implementing grants strongly relate to superior job attributes.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 23, 2023

While providing excellent grant writing services to your clients is important, it’s also essential to think strategically about how you can increase your revenue. Here are five effective ways to increase your income and achieve your financial goals as a grant writing consultant.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 16, 2024

A grant writer is important. You may work for one of these nonprofits yourself, and you may be familiar with the struggle of finding the funding you need to do your important work. The good news for nonprofits is that even in the era of extreme inflation, there are numerous indicators that grant funding is alive and well.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 30, 2024

Inflation is also affecting grant trends. Even if you don’t have a full-time grant writer to address these ever-changing issues, for many organizations, hiring a grant consultant can be a much better fit. The team at Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates think and write about these issues every day so that you don’t have to!

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There are several elements to writing an effective grant application. An impactful proposal should have clear, concise writing. However, out of all the different aspects of a grant application, one that stands out in importance is a needs statement. Consider the funding source offering the grant.

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Professional Grant Writers

JANUARY 30, 2024

Grant writing is a crucial aspect of securing funding for your projects or nonprofit organization, but the process can be time-consuming and complex. The post Can I outsource grant writing? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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RBW Strategy

AUGUST 15, 2023

Navigating the Challenges of Federal Grant Writing: Strategies for Success Federal grants are vital in funding various programs and initiatives that drive positive societal change. From supporting scientific research to…

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 12, 2024

This is the fourth of a six-part series on 2024 grant predictions. In this series, Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates are sharing our insights into foundation giving. To date, we have won more than $103 million in funding for our clients. There is an important part of the puzzle that this equation omits—the grant writer.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlocking Funding Opportunities with Grant Writing The Importance of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations Grant writing is a vital skill for non-profit organizations seeking funding.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. They know that grant writing is a time-consuming process, usually best left to someone with the know-how to complete the job and get a favorable response. So, what’s all the hubbub?

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This is their chance to define a specific project they would like to see funded. The second thing you absolutely have to do is schedule your grant writing chores for the year ahead. It means setting due dates for rolling grant applications too. It is a terrific exercise for this time of year.

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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. Funders want to know how their investment aligns with their values.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the basics of grant writing is crucial for non-profit organizations, business owners, and students seeking financial support. This section outlines essential aspects of grants to help individuals navigate the grant landscape effectively.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JUNE 5, 2024

But, is AI really going to take over the writing world? Will it replace grant writers? Alex, the founder of Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates, has been a grant writer for more than a decade and has seen a lot of trends come and go. When should you use AI in grant writing? Create an outline very quickly.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. This section explores the purpose of grants, the importance of grant writing for organizations, and the impact that grants can have on students.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Consultants: Your Key to Funding Success The Role of Grant Writing Consultants Grant writing consultants are crucial in helping individuals and organizations secure funding. These professionals assist in identifying potential grants that align with the clients’ goals.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A grant writer is vital for organizational growth, but hiring a full-time grant writer is not always the best fit. Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. Some nonprofits make grant writing a small part of someone’s job description. Read our article to learn more.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

Nevada Grant Lab “A nonprofit corporation, started in 2020 with a vision to help nonprofits, local governments, and State agencies better access and maximize historically underutilized federal funding that can be used to build greater quality of life and opportunity for all Nevadans.” million grant award.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Let’s look at a foundation grant prediction for 2024. And yes, the ups and downs of the stock market are also impacting foundation grants. In this series, Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates are sharing our insights into foundation giving. To date, we have won more than $103 million in funding for our clients.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As a social worker, I've discovered that many of the skills crucial to my profession translate exceptionally well into the grant writing space. But of all these skills, I find that intentional empathy stands out as one of the most powerful tools for writing grants that are not just good, but truly great.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JANUARY 10, 2024

The grant innovator form is a simple document I use to organize an agency as it seeks grants. By asking your colleagues to fill it out, you will tactfully motivate them to help you get grant funding. As a grant writer, I have found the use of this Project Innovator form can spare your efforts from many difficulties.

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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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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A well-written, award-winning grant proposal illustrates why a cause is qualified for funding. When it comes to getting approval, most grant-makers often require project outlines and other tedious data. And it’s true, your grant application must be 100% fact-based. However, bear this in mind. They invest in people.

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