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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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Based on my experience as a consultant to nonprofit executive teams and advisor to women pursuing new ways of working, several factors have contributed to the Autonomist movement, especially among Black and brown women in nonprofit leadership roles. It is nerve-racking going from a steady paycheck to creating your own income.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

“We strategized smart objectives to fulfill our mission,” or “We need to include smart objectives in our proposal.” Whether you are developing a strategic plan, managing a project, or designing a grant proposal, SMART objectives ensure that your efforts are focused and effective.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2023

Mission + Strategy Consulting is joining the Keystone Alliance family of organizations. Combined, M+S and Keystone offer nonprofits the full spectrum of strategic and administrative services. Founded in 2009, Keystone provides shared nonprofit finance, IT, and HR services.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agencies hire a grant consultant to start or help grow their grant portfolio. So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? Even so, there are some universal truths that will lead to better success when working with your grant consultant.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Enabling Strategic Planning and Innovation The availability of grants encourages strategic planning and innovation. Consult with a Grant Writer or Consultant For churches new to the grant application process, engaging a professional grant writer or consultant can be a wise investment.

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Strategic Grants

JANUARY 29, 2025

The communication between teammates was clear, strategic and constant, exemplified by fellow Aussies John Peers and Olivia Gadeckys winning performances! For-Purpose approach: Strong teamwork and strategic communication are vital. The new formats allowed the event to cater to a wider audience by creating fresh experiences.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Funding Restrictions Before writing grant proposals , your finance and executive teams should collaborate to determine how each grants funding requirements align with your nonprofits overall strategic plan. Grant funds usually come with restrictions, so understand each funders limitations and plan accordingly.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Many consultants set minimum retainer amounts between $1,500 and $3,000 per month. Their strategic planning has: Funding roadmaps showing the best grants to chase Custom approaches for each funder Grant calendars to track deadlines Long-term clients get 12-month funding strategies focused on grants with the best success odds.

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Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Establish your goals and make a plan to cultivate major donors The very first step is sitting down with the board of directors and establishing goals for the organization. It is helpful to plan backwards in a situation like this. Where do you want to sit financially in a year’s time?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

A fundraising consultant can identify opportunities for improvement in your existing fundraising plan and build new strategies to advance your nonprofit. In this guide, we’ll cover five simple steps to hire the perfect fundraising consultant for your nonprofit. Read up on consulting services. Secure your board’s buy-in.

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Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

10+ Top Fundraising Consulting Firms: Find the Best Partner! Similarly, when your nonprofit organization has a problem it cant solve on its own, your best bet is to turn to a nonprofit consulting firm! But one of the most common types of consulting nonprofits seek is fundraising consulting.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 12, 2023

We are involved in strategic planning. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 6 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such. appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. But where is the right fit for a grant professional?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

They allow your organization to invest in future growth, start or acquire new programs, expand staffing and capacity, and be opportunistic with long-term strategic planning. Consult your auditor and CPA to identify the options that work best for your organization. All these benefits will not appear to everyone at the same time.

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Aly Sterling Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Partnering with a nonprofit consultant has many benefits, but it comes with financial considerations. The post Hiring a Nonprofit Consultant? Discover three things to think about before hiring one. 3 Financial Considerations first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

Nonprofit consultants specialize in a number of different aspects of nonprofit management from fundraising and accounting to web design. The right consultant can bring your organization new insights, leaping your nonprofit forward in terms of progress. What you need a consultant for . How to research consultants .

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CauseVox

MAY 25, 2021

Kelly is an independent fundraising and strategic planning consultant based in Washington, DC and serving clients worldwide. Don’t miss out! Save your seat today for the free webinar. Can’t make it live? Register anyway and you’ll receive the recording!

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

In this two-part course, you’ll learn how to: Create your first strategic plan; Build an initial budget; Recruit an engaged board to support your activities; Begin to identify funding opportunities; Carry out a seed-funding campaign; And identify other essential needs to see your organization through its first three years. ” FAQ.

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. Your strategic plan should point to the need for the main component of your project. A Clearly Defined Project. The budget.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ideally, the Board and Executive Director will work together as partners to lead the nonprofit, especially on the strategic plan, fundraising, and overall evaluation of the organization. Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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Fundraising HayDay

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Today's guest is Diane Leonard, GPC, President of DH Leonard Consulting. So if you are looking for creative and meaningful ways to submit your grant applications by deadline, meet your organization's mission, and serve your clients through your strategic plan, then this episode is just for you.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2010

From GiftWorks: Kelly Kleiman is principal of NFP Consulting, which provides Board development, strategic planning and fund-raising services to charities and philanthropies. These days she focuses especially on helping them create systems for using high-skill volunteers. read more.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Participating in a giving day isn’t just about fundraising; it’s a strategic move with a number of benefits for your nonprofit: Attract Donors: Expand your donor base by reaching individuals who may not have been aware of your organization. Hosting a successful giving day requires strategic planning and thoughtful execution.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To reenergize your board and refocus their attention on your nonprofit’s priorities, use these best practices: Engage your board members in nonprofit strategic planning Empower board members to help with fundraising Create productive working relationships Your board is a powerful resource for your organization.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2025

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 15, 2021

He's been on all sides of a nonprofit - running the fundraising, analyzing nonprofit databases, and consulting to nonprofits. Here, he shares the basics of creating an effective nonprofit fundraising plan. Fundraising plans do the same. We also have to think about the fundraising plan differently than we do the strategic plan.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

For example, if you hire a fundraising consultant but that consultant does not succeed in helping your organization raise more money, you will end up overspending on fundraising. Fees paid to fundraising consultants or outsourced help like a grant writer. But you have to spend some money on running your nonprofit. The training.

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Grant Consulting Services

APRIL 25, 2024

Defines Accountabilities It defines clear lines of accountability and timelines for achieving expected results on the agreed strategic initiatives. Defines Accountabilities It defines clear lines of accountability and timelines for achieving expected results on the agreed strategic initiatives. We call this step Grant Optimization.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

A good consultant can build your Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems, allowing your staff the time for stewardship and data. How your nonprofit will thrive in 2024: Your Plan and Case for Support Your fundraising plan and case for support is more important than ever before. Can you say bland and uninspiring? You get the drift.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Now is the time to strategize, mobilize, and leverage innovative approaches to achieve greater success in securing support for your organization's mission and initiatives. What amount, if any, does your organization plan to invest in its own development? Mayer Consulting.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Aly’s expertise includes fundraising, strategic planning, search consultation and board leadership development for the well-positioned nonprofit. Consider bringing on a fundraising consultant. Consider bringing on a fundraising consultant. News & World Report. Offer multiple engagement opportunities.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

The firm has offices in Athens, Georgia and Franklin, Tennessee and serves nonprofits across the country in fundraising, strategic planning, board development and leadership development. He has over 35 years of nonprofit leadership experience as a CEO, advancement professional, human resources professional, and consultant.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans. Evaluation Plan A plan for measuring the project’s success and impact on the community. For more guidance on successfully applying for funding, consult our article on how to apply for grant money.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2024

Author Bio: Michaela Hayes, MHSA, CFRE, GPC is owner of Hayes Impact Consulting (formerly Hayes Marketing & Communications), based in California, where she has served as principal consultant for close to 30 years. As a busy fundraiser, I kept putting off learning about AI. I was struck by the consistent message.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This article dives into how mastering ethics, collaboration, grant research, strategic planning, building relationships, and prospecting for foundations can be a game-changer in your professional life. Strategic Planning for Success Learn how to develop compelling grant proposals with a strategic approach.

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