Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When nonprofit organizations begin a new grant writing strategy, many expect to see results within a year. However, grant writing success often demands more patience and a long-term view. Here’s why the 12-month mark may not be the best time to measure the effectiveness of your grant writing fundraising strategy.

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Professional Grant Writers

AUGUST 1, 2023

Grant writing can be a confusing endeavor, especially for new nonprofits, or even established nonprofits that have simply never gone through the grant. The post How grant writing works appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 10, 2022

One of the most common questions I get asked by organizations is how to find and win more grants. For most fundraisers, nonprofit grant writing is incredibly frustrating: in many cases, it seems like a roll of the dice. Here they are, in no particular order: #1: Systemize Your Grant Fundraising Program.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Time Constraints 1.1 Meeting Deadlines 6.1 Building Funders’ Relationships 7.1

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 13, 2023

We’re excited to announce the 2022 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 you as a nonprofit write strong, well written LOI’s and grant applications. Fundraising HayDay.

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Professional Grant Writers

MARCH 12, 2024

Nonprofits often view grant writing as an inevitable part of running a nonprofit. As soon as that 501(c)(3) letter arrives from the IRS, The post How to get started with grant writing appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Fundraising HayDay

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With a combined 50+ years of grant writing experience, our cohosts know their way around a grant proposal. Today they are sharing writing tips based on lessons learned, sometimes the hard way. With a combined 50+ years of grant writing experience, our cohosts know their way around a grant proposal.

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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

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Having raised more than $101 million “the hard way” through 90% private foundation and individual fundraising over the last 20+ years, I have experienced my share of rejections. 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.

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Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025 and the anticipated changes that a new federal administration will bring, nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and fundraisers must be proactive to safeguard and sustain their funding sources. is Owner and CEO of Grants4Good LLC ®, a grant writing training and consulting company based in New York.

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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 post How to Run a Successful Nonprofit without Grant Writing appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Generative AI can help nonprofit staff work more efficiently and equitably Most recently, we took the opportunity to leverage generative AI to solve a big grant writing pain point: writing Letters of Intent (LOIs). Now, we’re inviting the public to test drive the tool on Candid Labs.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JUNE 1, 2023

The Attractiveness Quotient is also included in my work with clients who have a signed contract for grant writing services. If you are interested in learning about other grant writing services, contact us here. The post Fundraising Question: Is Your Organization Beauty or the Beast to Your Funders?

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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Finding Passion For The Cause Grant writers are responsible for creating an outline of the expected impact and feasibility of a project. However, a key element in award-winning grant writing is, you guessed it, passion. Because of this, many grant writers build a niche for themselves. How will you find your passion?

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For better or worse, the last two weeks of December are the worst possible time for fundraising activities. 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 allows your staff to dream about the future.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Other School Funding Sources: Grant Proposal Writing 101 How to Obtain Funds for Your School with Grant Writing. Are you looking for alternative options to fundraising to earn dollars for your school? Grant writing is a supplemental way to raise funds for non-profit organizations and schools.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This approach not only provides financial stability but also makes your organization more attractive to grant makers. Invest In Grant Writing Capacity Consider investing in your organization’s grant writing capacity. This might mean training existing staff, or hiring a dedicated grant writer.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 16, 2023

Here's our list of the top 15 grant writing courses, including 4 of the best free online grant courses out there. Plus get tips from grant-winning experts!

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2024

It's what fuels my curiosity, energizes me, and uplifts me during challenging times in the dynamic realm of grant writing. Amidst this whirlwind, one thing remains constant—the grant writing community. Grant writing isn't a solitary endeavor; it's a collaborative journey with fellow professionals.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 17, 2023

Census Bureau joined the Fundraising HayDay podcast to talk and share resources galore. Stephens, Data Dissemination Specialist, talks geography, data tables, and more on the latest episode here: Show Me the Data | Fundraising HayDay (podbean.com). But never fear – the U.S. So, get started today! [1]

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

Check out the latest episode of Fundraising HayDay. Kimberly and I interviewed Dana Schuler Drummond, grant professional extraordinaire, who is also a college adjunct professor and creator of grant management software: Career Paths for Grant and Fundraising Professionals (podbean.com). The sky is the limit!

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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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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Most people fall into grant writing almost by chance. Maybe someone recognized your writing skills and voila! Either way, those writing skills drew you in. It makes sense, given the most common way to describe the process is “grant writing” – which only tells part of the story. You were “voluntold.”

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

To capitalize on this opportunity, nonprofits must employ effective strategies to maximize their fundraising efforts. Set Clear Goals Establish specific, measurable goals for your year-end campaign: Fundraising Targets : Set clear monetary goals for December and communicate these goals to your supporters.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

Heres how you can ensure your grant proposals hit the mark. Before diving into grant writing, take time to revisit your strategic plan. Stay Flexible and Responsive The grant-writing process in 2025 will likely require flexibility. Are your goals and objectives still relevant for 2025?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 16, 2024

No matter how worthy your cause, your application is often one of hundreds, and if you do not know how to navigate the nuances of the ever-changing grant-making processes, your application may not be given the consideration it deserves. Because of limited resources, many nonprofits do not have the means to hire a full-time grant writer.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 23, 2024

Grant writing might be part of your job, but let's face it, with everything else on your plate, it probably doesn't get the focused time it needs. Fundraising, volunteer management , keeping the lights on – it's a lot to handle. Grant deadlines wait for no one, so let's cut to the chase.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Sustainable Growth With support from local grants, organizations can establish a solid foundation for sustainability, reducing dependency on a single funding source. For more insights on how to seek out and apply for funding, organizations can refer to resources such as grant writing templates and grant writing tips for beginners.

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Grants Plus

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Grant seeking success isnt about outsourcing; its aboutpartnership. The post Why You Cant Outsource Your Grant Writing appeared first on Grants Plus.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 26, 2023

In the latest episode of the Fundraising HayDay Podcast, How To: Video Marketing for Social Good | Fundraising HayDay (podbean.com) , co-host Amanda Day and I interview Erin Goodier, the founder of Goodier Creative. Don’t let grants stress you out, check out the helpful grant writing services our team has to offer here.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 28, 2022

After years of pandemics, civil unrest, natural disasters, and economic uncertainty, what red-blooded grant writer or fundraiser wouldn’t want to curl up on a comfy couch and scroll away for a few minutes to escape the stress and practice some self-care? You deserve it. I couldn’t resist). Y’all be careful out there!

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 1, 2023

Alex Dunn, the Millionaire Grant Lady, has been selected to present at the this year’s Association of Fundraising Professionals Dallas Fort Worth Philanthropy in Action Conference on June 16 th. This is the southwest’s largest and most prestigious regional conference of fundraising professionals.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 12, 2024

Unfortunately, the grant writing field seems to be experiencing the same burnout and fatigue that is impacting other job sectors including education and healthcare. This is leading to more grant writers leaving the field altogether, resulting in fewer qualified grant writers to fill more open positions.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you are trying to fundraise without an annual fundraising plan, you are trying to bake a pie with a lot of ingredients but no recipe. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? That approach to grant writing doesn’t work, by the way. Can you do it?

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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. Catch up on seasons 1 – 4 and stay up to date on the new season here.

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