Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Grant Writing Consultants Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Impact Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. What is a grant consultant? How can a grant consultant support your fundraising team? How to select the right consultant for your organization Does your organization need grant writing support ?

Consulting

Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

And if the paperwork requirements cant be reduced, can nonprofits use generative AI for grant writing? Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? 4 things we learned about foundations and general operating support.

Burnout

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll break down these three types of grants, explain their unique characteristics, and offer guidance on how to use them effectively. Capital Grants 1.1 Definition and Purpose Capital grants are funds specifically designated for the acquisition, construction, or renovation of physical assets.

Grants

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On rare occasions, a funder is so convinced by a Letter of Inquiry that the fit is just right, and they’ll write you a check without additional information or supporting documents. Grant writing doesn’t get any better than that! But trust me when I say those are extremely rare instances.

Letter Of Inquiry

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 29, 2025

If your grant strategy feels more chaotic than coordinated, you’re in the right place. For so many nonprofit professionals and grant writing consultants, the issue isn’t a lack of intention. This is especially true for those on small teams or managing grants alongside a dozen other responsibilities.

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 17, 2025

Each grant proposal demands hours, sometimes days, of focused mental energy, often making grant writers feel as though they’re continuously starting from scratch. Even if you’ve never heard this term, if you’re reading this, you’ve definitely experienced it. This cycle leads directly to cognitive overload.

Burnout

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 26, 2025

Tip: To brush up on the definitions of outcomes and objectives, you may want to read our blog on the difference between objectives and outcomes. The post Creating Powerful & Engaging Work Plans appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 11, 2025

Think about that fact for a moment and how it would change strategizing and grant writing significantly if it were true today. ” As grant writers, we sometimes want to abolish the plural form, priorities, from being used in our organizations or by our clients. We decided to investigate. Everything cannot be a priority.

Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 11, 2025

ICYMI: [link] The post Grant Narratives: What are Objectives and Outcomes? appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. .'” ChatGPT Weighs In For a breakdown of what we’ve just described, ChatGPT also provided details, which we have edited a bit, to help you scan the details.

Logic Model

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! She has helped nonprofits triple their funding.

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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.

Grant Writing

Grant Training Center

MAY 25, 2020

The focus of this blog is effective grant writing. Let’s begin with Joan Didion, who talked about the “infinite power” of grammar: “To shift the structure of a sentence alters the meaning as definitely and inflexibly as the position of a camera alters the meaning of the object photographed.” What is this about?

Grant Writing

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MARCH 21, 2023

For us, a better definition is that an epiphany is when you have an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking. Amazingly, we find that an epiphany can occur at any stage of the grant writing project. This fits how epiphanies work for us.

Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

No matter how you evaluate the program, the funder definitely wants to know details that dovetail into the rest of your application. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 6 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such.

Grant Writing

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

I should know, I have been doing it, off and on, nearly my whole life, as a college student, a graduate student, a young professor, a business owner, and later as a grant writing consultant. Definitely keep track of your hours. Definitely get an ergonomic keyboard and use voice recognition software.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

If you want a greater chance of having your project funded, hire an expert grant writer from Allied Grant Writers. With years of experience in grant writing, we already know the ins and outs of this industry. Moreover, grant writing also involves planning, in-depth research, and collection of vital sets of data and facts.

Government

Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

If you want a greater chance of having your project funded, hire an expert grant writer from Allied Grant Writers. With years of experience in grant writing, we already know the ins and outs of this industry. Moreover, grant writing also involves planning, in-depth research, and collection of vital sets of data and facts.

Government

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Or an individual nonprofit staffer (like you) might have a goal to “gain a grant writing certification” or something similar. I’ve also included some short definitions and examples to keep you or other members of your team from getting confused on how to create great goals, objectives, and outcomes.

Goals

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The rest of the field will be hot on your heels, and some may catch you, but definitely not all, and your competitive advantage by starting early is seen by all as you cross the finish line. Then they point at you and say, BUT, before I do that, YOU get to start NOW before the rest of the field.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 18, 2024

We understand that the decision to hire a grant writer depends on various factors unique to each grant seeker; the most important of which is what’s best for the seeker’s specific needs. In addition, many grant writers will also follow up with funders as well. And finally, let the grant writing begin!

Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 20, 2023

The very definition of a catchphrase, right? Grant writers and fundraising should be or should strive to become the experts in the proposal they’re tackling, the appeal letter they’re crafting, the gala they’re organizing, the progress report they’re drafting…you get the picture.

Grants

iGrantWriters

JULY 31, 2020

Interested in Becoming A Grant Writer, but not quite sure where to start? This FREE introductory training will help you to determine if grant writing is potentially a good fit for you or not. Plus, discover why this career path may be ideal for you if you enjoy working at home or from remote locations.

Grants

Just Write Grants

AUGUST 17, 2023

But to make these dreams a reality, one pivotal question often arises: "Is it worth hiring a grant writer?". Deciphering the Grant Writing Terrain Grant writing is more than just filling forms and ticking boxes; it's a complex and competitive landscape that requires a certain level of expertise to navigate successfully.

Grants

Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

My dissertation was on the rhetorics of advocacy in Appalachia, and I knew from my field research that nonprofits in the region could use help with their communications and grant writing. I learned quickly that I loved the grant writing but hated the rest of the job. Plus, it was a toxic, dangerous workplace.)

Ethics

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Allow you to time your appeals for the best results and spread your grant writing throughout the year, instead of cranking out a year’s worth of grants in the fall when you’re also planning your year-end campaign. That approach to grant writing doesn’t work, by the way. Engage your Board.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

JULY 11, 2024

A good grant writer captures the entire story of your organization in a concise and definite manner. It is noteworthy that grant writers not only ensure proper and continuous funding of your nonprofit. Specific nonprofits estimate way too low for salaries of grant writers.

Grants

Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 23, 2022

What I like about this definition is that it suggests there is always room for improvement. Knowing how to express ideas using inclusive language is especially important for grant writers. Why is inclusive language important in grant writing? What’s next. This workbook does all of that for you. Get the workbook!

Grants

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

This pot of funding is being referred to as ‘ Save Our Stages’ grants (or SoS, for short) and funding will cover many of the same costs as are eligible under PPP loans. However, there are definitely differences between the 2 funds that you should understand before pursuing one.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2022

Turn to this data whenever you apply for a grant in the future to determine what funders to apply with and the amounts you should ask for. If you’re thinking “yep, I’m definitely in the cycle of constant action and doing too much with too little,” I want to help you solve problems in your nonprofit and be successful with grants.

Nonprofit

Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Although applying for federal grants may be tempting, they are definitely not for every nonprofit organization. Winning grants for nonprofits offered by government agencies do take time. Here are six clear signs that federal grants may not be for you - at least for now, anyway. However, it is a long-term process.

Federal Grants

iGrantWriters

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Educators seeking funding know that getting a grant funded is no easy feat and demands all hands on deck. ve all heard that the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over and expect different results. These are secrets many grant professionals keep to themselves for fear that their competitors will get it.â??

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. After all, we’re not writing fiction, and we can’t make things up. So, I’ll back up and explain. My outline?

Federal Grants

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Conducting research to find grants and funding opportunities is definitely the place to start if you want to be successful at getting grants and separating yourself from the strugglers. And THAT will increase your chances at getting grants for your nonprofit.

Grants

Grant Training Center

MARCH 30, 2020

To shift the structure of a sentence alters the meaning as definitely and inflexibly as the position of a camera alters the meaning of the object photographed.” ” Gopen and Swan’s seminal article “The Science of Scientific Writing” cites research showing that readers interpret your writing based on six expectations.

Proposal

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 13, 2021

If your organization works on an issue where there are a lot of active funders, that definitely helps. We know it can be frustrating to hear that there’s not a simple answer to the question, “Where should I apply for grant funding?”. It’s not all bad news though.

Grants

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A “Throwback Tuesday” post to one of my most popular grant writing guides. It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. Grant writing is half art, half science. First and foremost, work on your writing skills. This week I'm doing something a little different. And you will get it down.

Grants

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

However, if you want to set up a smaller-scale community fundraising walk for your particular cause, you definitely can! Community Grants Local or community grants are often distributed by foundations, companies, or governments to qualifying nonprofits that submit an application.

Fundraising