DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 15, 2025

” This approach means having clear work plans and logic models. The post Part 2: Advanced Tips for Stellar Grant Applications appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. The insights gained from being on the other side of the table are invaluable.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

ICYMI or want a refresher of our tips, here it is for your viewing pleasure: When I posted the video to LinkedIn, I tagged some of my trusted colleagues in the field to find out what one-line grant tips they would add to our montage, and they didnt let me down. Logic models can be your friends. Comment below and let us know.

Logic Model

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Include a logic model or visual plan: Use a flowchart or diagram to show how your inputs become outputs, leading to desired outcomes. Explore Grant Writing Made Easier —our course and community for nonprofit professionals who are ready to write smarter, not harder.

Proposal

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

AI Tools Are Reshaping Grant Writing and Reviewing At Grant Writing Made Easier, we’ve been championing responsible AI use since 2023 , and the 2025 grant trends are underscoring that this trend isn’t going anywhere. Grant writing is no longer just about strong narratives. We’ve got you covered.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 19, 2025

Sketch a visual of your programmaybe a timeline, a logic model, or a community impact map. Write longhand if the words arent coming on screen. And if you want more structure and support, the Grant Writing Made Easier course includes guides, templates, and prompts designed to help you get unstuck and stay focused.

Logic Model

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Before AI, cloud-based platforms, and fancy grant management software, grant writing was a hands-on, paper-filled, finger-cramping journey. Program design tools help us structure our logic models and theories of change. That napkin? That’s the birthplace of some of the best nonprofit program designs.

Logic Model

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Incorporate visual elements like: Outcome tables Charts that show progress Logic models that map need to impact These tools improve clarity and show funders that your nonprofit grant strategy is grounded in strategy and accountability. Elevate data integration Move beyond general statements like “our program is effective.”

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 11, 2025

Lead Writer Beth Archer, GPC observes, “I think sometimes the confusion comes in because objectives don’t have a place in a structure like a logic model.” Outcomes are part of a logic model. And still, many funders do also require us to write about objectives. (If

Logic Model

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

Ever feel like philanthropy is entering a new era, but your grant writing process is stuck in 2005? And while many nonprofits cling to outdated, compliance-focused grant practices, there’s a better way, especially when you equip your strategy with tools built for this moment. You’re not imagining it. Let’s dive in.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JULY 7, 2025

.** As tech tools emerged in the mid-80s to ‘90s, the NOFOs slowly changed, allowing and sometimes requiring longer narrative sections, as well as attachments like organization charts, maps, logic models, flow diagrams, etc. The final proposal, including the budget narrative, was about 10 single-spaced pages!

Proposal

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Whether you’re a solo grant writer or part of a small, multitasking team, developing a clear process to evaluate grant opportunities can help you write stronger proposals, avoid burnout, and focus on the funding that truly supports your mission. Is the grant renewable or one-time only?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 23, 2025

For grant writers, the word can represent a tormenting impossibility at times. In other, more energetic moments, we might believe that our brains can magically do and focus on multiple programs, multiple drafts, multiple budgets, and multiple logic models at one time. American English corpus. Accessed 30 Apr.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Last year, I presented the session "Logic Model LIVE!". It shows how serious (or maybe crazy) I am about logic models. If you've followed me for any length of time, you will have come across a presentation or two about logic models. In logic models, each prior step informs the next step.

Logic Model

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The order in which our team recommends you approach pre-planning is to create drafts (not finalized, not set in stone, but working documents that are a starting point for the real application) of the three following elements: Logic model – A draft of the key elements of your program/project design.

Logic Model

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Recently, I attended MyFedTrainer ’s Grant Writing Boot Camp (GWBC) hosted by our team’s founder and President, Diane H. Having written many federal grants in the past, I was excited to hear insights from another seasoned grant professional. Grant writing is not a solo sport! Leonard, GPC, RST.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Fortunately, there are tools in the world of program evaluation that we can tap into as grant writers to tell our stories of impact in a compelling way. The post From Good to Better to Best – Telling a Compelling Story of Impact appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.

Logic Model

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 26, 2023

Celebrating 8 Years of Innovation: Special Discount on AI-Powered Grant Writing Course As we celebrate the 8-year anniversary of our business this June, we’re offering a special $80 discount on our revolutionary AI-powered grant writing course using the code: 8YEARS. What is Chat GPT and How Does it Work?

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 18, 2022

If you have not yet had any “ah-ha moments” when it comes to learning how to write grants, you are in for a real treat. Learning the difference between goals, outcomes, and outputs is key to writing competitive proposals. This is the holy grail of grant writing. outcomes in our logic models.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 4, 2024

Securing funding through grants demands foresight and meticulous planning, often long before the grant cycle officially opens. Here's why initiating the grant writing process well in advance can significantly enhance your chances of success. Imagine having a full year to embark on the grant writing process.

Federal Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 10, 2022

Either/or thinking has stopped or slowed some major career choices such as employee vs. consultant, grants vs. fundraising, grant writing vs. coaching or training. It’s the only reasonable way to conquer that logic model or have a difficult but necessary conversation with a program officer or board member.

Logic Model

Grant Training Center

MAY 30, 2023

Grant Writing Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of the grant writing process. They are familiar with best practices, strategies, and common pitfalls in grant writing. They stay updated on funding trends, policy changes, and best practices in grant writing.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

If you are gift-giving for fellow writers or want to send a subtle hint to someone, here is a list of items to surround yourself with to create the perfect grant-writing atmosphere. Quartet Dry-Erase Whiteboard A place to jot down notes during a call or visualize a logic model as you talk through program elements.

GPC

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Over more than 25 years of researching, prioritizing, writing, developing objectives, creating evaluation plans, and tangling with logic models, I never spent much time measuring a crucial aspect of work that affects all those tasks and more—my happiness. What makes you happy about the work you do?

Logic Model

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 2, 2024

Keith supports nonprofits and small and large businesses with professional grant writing and digital content writing needs and challenges, including county, state, federal, and foundation grants as well as web pages and online articles and blog posts. measurable data points for long-term program and impact assessments.

Demographics

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. The logic model. In a federal grant?

Federal Grants

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.

Grant Readiness

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 25, 2023

But long before this impact occurs, when the grant is still just an idea, the grant writer is trying to wrangle three or four other non-profits to all work together on this “collaborative project.” But do I know deep down in my grant-writing soul that collaboration is often necessary? I’ll let you be the judge.

Indirect Cost

Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Reporting requirements for federal and some government grants require the right people and systems for proper grant management. Some may require developing a logic model, which is even more difficult. Not all federal grants require a match. This waiting period to receive the grant can last several months.

Federal Grants

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Grants are time-consuming, very competitive, and after all the time, money, and energy spent writing grants, there is no guarantee that your nonprofit will be awarded. She is a grant professional, an active speaker, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Grant Professionals Association.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2024

When I get overwhelmed in the grant process, I sometimes delay challenging tasks or spend time honing a narrative instead of focusing on undone tasks. Her grant writing experience focuses ongovernment, courts, and non-profit funding in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

March Madness is in full swing, and all this talk about competition and brackets makes me think about how grant writing relates. Grants, much like professional sports, are competitive, and increasingly so. To be competitive, your grant team must train and prepare to advance through the rounds and win awards.

GPC

Professional Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Across a range of sectors, grant funding can be a critical factor in turning visions into reality. And professional grant proposal writing services. The post What is included in grant proposal writing services? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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