DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

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. Here are 5 tips for grant writing readiness.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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Candid

JUNE 14, 2023

Grant proposals take a lot of work. And nobody wants to see their proposal get discarded by a funder for something that could have been easily fixed. So, we asked you on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook: What red flags do funders look out for when reading a grant proposal? Did we miss a red flag?

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As a grant writer, it’s important that to have the focus and commitment necessary to bring together the various components required to adhere to the framework of the grant and while preparing an effective proposal to give any organization the best possibility of being awarded the grant.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? You are not ready. It outlines your campaign's preliminary plans, including the proposed projects you are planning and the overarching financial goals that you are shooting for. Sophisticated donors will carefully review proposed costs and financial projections.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

When an opportunity comes open that fits the mission of an organization who is ready to do the work described by the RFP, this can be an amazing opportunity for a nonprofit to apply, receive funding, and launch or expand their programming. You will then have to report within a year about your work and how funding was used.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

All grant proposals are different. But regardless of what type of proposals you may be working on at this moment in time, there is one thing I can say with certainty: You will run into proposals that ask you to write out the goals, objectives, and outcomes for your program or project. Let’s get started. What is a goal?

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Prepare for Pushback: Be ready to address potential criticism or questions about your DEI efforts from donors who may be influenced by shifting political narratives. At Just Write Grants , were here to help you craft compelling grant proposals and fundraising strategies that resonate with funders in any political climate.

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The Almoner

JANUARY 28, 2025

Here Are 7 Tips for Success Prep, Prep, Prep Have your questions ready in advance. Instead, ask if you can send them a proposal. Then, head back to the office and craft a dynamic proposal based on your conversation. The anatomy of the ask is a balance of preparation, emotional intelligence, and a healthy dose of courage.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Complexity of the Grant Proposal Simple applications for smaller grants may take 10-20 hours. Complex government or multi-partner proposals can require over 100 hours. Level of Preparation Pre-existing Resources: Having prior research, templates, or previous proposals can significantly reduce time. Lets explore these: 1.

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Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

And here's the exciting part: some proposals suggest restoring charitable deductions for non-itemizers at levels that would make the COVID-era $300/$600 allowances look tiny we're talking about possible deductions up to $4,600 for individuals and $9,200 for joint filers. Plan Ahead Internally and Educate Yourself Get ready for 2025.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Unlike a new grant writer that takes time to hire and train, Alex and her team are ready to step in to support your fundraising team today. We are ready to start work for you when you are ready! When you know your fundraising team needs help, you often need that help to start today (or yesterday as we often hear!)

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 21, 2022

While it is certainly less precise, there are practices, like the 5 Rs of Grant Writing (Readiness, Research, Relationships, wRiting, and Reporting), that I follow every time. If you’ve made enough cakes in your life, you know that how you combine the ingredients is often key to the entire recipe being successful.

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CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2023

Before investing time and resources into writing grant proposals, you must make sure your organization is actually well-positioned for grants. Join Lynn Arsenault of LMA Grant Consulting to learn how to assess whether or not your organization is ready to dive into the world of grants. How to become grant ready if you aren’t yet.

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2022

As you complete one grant proposal, you may have to write another. Your organization always has to be on the lookout for funders and ready to apply for a grant anytime during the fiscal year. For most nonprofits, the grant writing season never actually ends. In truth, the grant writing season is more of a cycle than anything else.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 10, 2025

To build a strong, persuasive proposal, you must understand the funder, the community need, and your organizations role in addressing it. If you cant, youre not ready. And knowing who they are is essential to writing a proposal that makes the connection you need. 8 Essential Writing Tips from the Masters 1. Speak their language.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! Major giving : A fundraising CRM provides analytics insights with AI to predict which prospects are likely to donate a major gift , allowing you to make asks based on accurate suggested amounts, track proposals, and record high-touch interactions. Ready to learn more?

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Will I be ready to take the exam in 2025? If you are ready, please watch for the scholarship applications which will be open through the end of April! If you are ready, please watch for the scholarship applications which will be open through the end of April! Is it time for me to take my career to the next level?

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Do We Have Shovel-Ready Projects? Start by Asking the Right Questions: What is the current pre-award process?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

If your grant proposal was rejected, don’t be discouraged! Missing Items: Have all documentation ready and attached before you submit. Was there something I forgot in my proposal? Earn a stamp of approval on your grant application. Grant writing involves a huge learning curve. The good news? “Should I apply again?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Every day, nonprofit fundraisers use our in-depth data to identify prospective funders to approach and requests for proposals (RFPs) to apply for. Our funder and RFP recommendation systems are ready for you to explore. Candid has a wealth of data and insights on decades worth of foundation grants.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

First up, a disclaimer: Some of you reading this are not ready for NEA grants. You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all. Is my organization ready to apply for a NEA grant? If you’ve ever read any of my other articles you probably already know how much importance I place on being “grant ready”.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 6, 2024

Work backwards to figure out how you can get to your proposed send date. It’s so important to thank your donors and thank them well as soon as you receive their gifts, so have a thank you letter/note ready to go. Keep in mind you’ll be competing with many other organizations who are doing appeals. Also, how are you mailing your appeal?

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 11, 2024

It’s been so long since you’ve been to a party that you excitedly toss the invitation on the counter and rush to get ready. Such is the predicament grant seekers might find themselves in if they don’t carefully read a request for proposals or RFP. It is an invitation that outlines precisely what they are seeking from a proposal.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Develop a system where you’re sending out proposals or letters of inquiry to new foundations on a weekly basis. Important: If yours is a small, community-based nonprofit AND is grant-ready, consider outsourcing. Not if you keep your eyes and ears peeled and engage in consistent research. Build relationships.

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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? Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and manage grant funding.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

proposals, letters of support) Deadline for submission Evaluation criteria (how the proposals will be assessed) Below is a table outlining common components found in grant guidelines: Component Description Eligibility Defines who is qualified to apply. Understanding these components is critical for crafting effective proposals.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment. Here’s a breakdown of things to consider and prepare before submitting your first proposal. RESOURCES: Get Your Ducks in a Row. Are your materials in order?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

This is a shame, because they might be interested in your program if they ever got the chance to hear about your work and review your proposal. If you are ready to talk more about how we can support your nonprofits work, schedule a call with my team today.

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 30, 2020

A 2015 meta-analysis of more than 1000 articles with advice to proposal writers showed that most of the top 10 recommendations focus on strategic positioning and project design. 1 I’ve seen scores of presentations advising faculty how to write more competitive grant proposals and I rarely hear anything besides these.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2011

This week in our TechSoup Grant Series: One Hour a Week to Success , we are ready to focus on writing a successful grant proposal. If you use your organization's strategic plan as a foundation and have a fully developed grant project, this stage of the process should progress smoothly. read more.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Crafting effective grant proposals can be a daunting prospect. Think about what makes your proposal unique. What makes it an effective grant proposal? GrantWriterTeam.com receives a high number of requests from organizations that seek qualified grant writers who can craft effective grant proposals. Imaginative?

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Even locating the expectations for the proposal narrative within the sea of eligibility criteria and requirements felt overwhelming. One resource I found particularly helpful was the grant readiness checklist, which I now use regularly to ensure an organization is ready to not only apply for but also manage federal grant funding.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Collect and organize all necessary documents and have them ready, this will make the process smoother. Spending time up front identifying highly compatible funding sources results in a higher success rate and reduces time spent writing proposals with little to no chance of being funded. Start working on your narrative early.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

It involves creating detailed proposals that demonstrate the organization’s goals, needs, and the impact of potential funding on their initiatives. For those ready to embark on this journey, exploring online grant writing courses and utilizing grant writing templates can provide powerful resources to aid this process.

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GrantNews

JUNE 7, 2024

Learning how to make your grant proposal stand out takes years of practice and refinement. Grant writers specialize in writing grant proposals. Resources like GrantWatch may help you locate grants, but once you are ready to apply, sometimes we are left scratching our heads, wondering, “What’s next?”

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Grant Geek

OCTOBER 5, 2023

GrantWriters.net is READY TO WRITE the 2024 federal charter school grant for eligible US nonprofits and charter schools. Intense proposal planning and development are required. DO NOT DELAY. __ EMAIL FOR ANSWERS TO ANY GRANT QUESTION (free) The post first appeared on GrantWriters.

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