DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 11, 2025

Grant writers need to master the difference between objectives and outcomes, because grant applications often require us to lay out our plan in detail to show careful and thoughtful planning, and funders almost always require them both. Outcomes are part of a logic model. ” She makes an excellent point. .”

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Program design tools help us structure our logic models and theories of change. Program design is the heart of any successful grant application. But oh, the triumph when you mailed it, boxed up with carbon copies and hope! Fast forward to today, we are blessed. Technology supports every part of the process.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

So it makes sense that they would want to know how the work of applicant organizations is making a difference in those same communities and how it is impacting the issues about which the funder is passionate. . How were the results you expected different from what actually occurred? What did you learn? .

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 20, 2023

There was helpful new information provided, as well as important reminders to remember when working on federal grant applications. The second site, www.usaspending.gov, shows you the percentage of applications that were funded for each opportunity and also lists which organizations were funded. Some of those takeaways are below: 1.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. Those questions can be in an application, in conversations with program officers, or during the deliberation meetings with your board. When was the last time your application was given a solid review? The world was very different then.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

But if you want to stand out in a crowded applicant field, it’s essential to communicate your impact clearly and compellingly. Funders seek a return on investment With so many applicants and limited funding to go around, foundations view a grant as an investment.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Quartet Dry-Erase Whiteboard A place to jot down notes during a call or visualize a logic model as you talk through program elements. And since hard copy applications are few and far between, our staff noted that binder clips are great for holding bags of snacks shut, organizing the cords behind your desk, and in a pinch, a bookmark.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 10, 2022

Whether you’re facing a daunting Federal application for the first time or struggling to identify meaningful actions you can take right now to improve DEI in the grants and fundraising community, remember that it’s not an either/or proposition. Learn what you can. Start where you are.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

As the applicant, it is your job to show the funder that your organization understands the central issues, possesses the knowledge and resources to carry out the project, and has the resources to measure the project’s progress and results (i.e., A simple logic model might look something like this table: Structure for basic logic model.

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Proposal Logic Model Grant Grants 52

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

As the applicant, it is your job to show the funder that your organization understands the central issues, possesses the knowledge and resources to carry out the project, and has the resources to measure the project’s progress and results (i.e., For this reason, impacts are not always included in a proposal’s logic model.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 18, 2022

outcomes in our logic models. We feel they help make applications more competitive and make it easier to complete evaluations. Our next article will bridge this information and communicate how goals, outcomes, and outputs inform logic models, so stay tuned. Check out additional information about what S.M.A.R.T.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

The logic model. Developing a logic model before I start writing tells me who my characters are, what’s going to happen, and what the end result will be. Have you ever used humor in a grant application? My outline? Don’t forget emotion : Emotion? In a federal grant?

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Federal Grants Logic Model Grant Grants 52

Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 4, 2024

The adage "the early bird catches the worm" couldn't be more applicable. However, the most triumphant grant proposals are those that have been meticulously developed months or even years ahead of the application deadline. Initiating meaningful dialogues with potential partners for collaborative applications.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 4, 2024

In addition to having a deep love for logic models and need statements, Amanda is passionate about cats, birds, and random trivia. GPC Competencies: #4: Knowledge of how to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application and #9: Ability to write a convincing case for funding

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Grant Training Center

MAY 30, 2023

They understand the value of partnerships and collaborations in strengthening grant applications. They actively seek feedback on their proposals and incorporate lessons learned from previous applications. Time and Project Management: Are adept at managing their time and resources efficiently.

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Grant Writing Grant Grants Proposal 98

Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Some may require developing a logic model, which is even more difficult. Many applications require proof of the match if they need a match. The result is that the weeks spent composing an application have gone to waste because there will be no way to apply if your registration isn't approved.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

This entails creating clear program logic models, outcomes frameworks, and evaluation plans that align with the organization's mission and vision.Partnerships and Collaborations: It cannot be emphasized enough that building partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, stakeholders, and funders is crucial.

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Grant Readiness Readiness Grant Grants 59

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 25, 2023

When I’m trying to balance a Logic Model, Work Plan, twelve attachments, budget narrative, project abstract, and a thirty-page narrative, the last thing I need are twenty-minute debates about “how come they are getting more than we are?”

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This one thing, some would say the "secret sauce" and the most vital step before submitting any grant application; something all and every nonprofit should do is: building a relationship with the funder before applying. It will tax your already stretched capacity and take time away from completing your ordinary day-to-day tasks.

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Grant Grants Logic Model GPC 52

Candid

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

She was looking for someone to lead the IT team, and I was looking to contribute to society on a deeper, more meaningful level than my role leading the software testing of merchandising and logistics applications.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

Instrumental defines grant readiness as a measurement of your organization’s capacity to research, apply, win, and manage grant applications successfully. Game Strategy (Pre-Application) Your team identified an opportunity and needs to develop a game-day strategy. Prospect research is a skill that takes time to develop.

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