DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

To do this successfully, grant professionals must: Have a high command of the written word, following all the rules of grammar and punctuation. Understand budgets, procurement policies, and financial statements to build a useable and accurate project budget and track all grant expenditures.

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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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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If there’s one thing we’re most proud of, it’s the way we’re giving Not everyone has the time to write a Blue Avocado article. Discover three ways your CFO can help your nonprofit through the grant application process. Donations dont have to be a one-sided thing!

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 28, 2025

In the nonprofit world, federal grants often serve as a critical lifeline for funding essential programs and services. If your nonprofit is navigating a pause in federal grants, here are practical steps to mitigate challenges and continue delivering impact. At Just Write Grants , were here to support you through uncertain times.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Seek to build and cultivate relationships with those who will be long-term supporters of your cause. A slow and steady approach will win the race.

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Grants4Good

JUNE 17, 2023

Philip: Grantable is a world-class grant writing assistant for any organization, powered by generative AI language models. It has the ability to help take existing written content and quickly draft responses to grant proposal prompts, and to rework responses to adjust things like length and tone. What about plagiarism?

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

As the grant professional, you are their leader and educatorhelping your colleagues understand why their involvement matters. By building relationships and fostering a shared grant-writing vision, you not only make your job easier but also position your organization for long-term grant success.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. They know that grant writing is a time-consuming process, usually best left to someone with the know-how to complete the job and get a favorable response. The answer might surprise you.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Program staff focus on research content while grants managers take care of specific details like payment schedules, report requirements, and communication plans. Ensuring Policy Alignment with Foundation Terms Organizations need clear Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with their partner foundations.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

This article provides a detailed exploration of the world of grants for churches non profit organizations, highlighting the types of grants available, strategies for identifying and applying for funding, best practices for grant writing , and the challenges associated with grant compliance and reporting.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

Nevada Grant Lab “A nonprofit corporation, started in 2020 with a vision to help nonprofits, local governments, and State agencies better access and maximize historically underutilized federal funding that can be used to build greater quality of life and opportunity for all Nevadans.” 2024 U.S.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy. Having an organization-wide AI policy can help maximize the benefits of using these tools while minimizing the risks.

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Grant Training Center

JULY 31, 2023

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to write the NIH DMP: Understanding the NIH Data Sharing Policy: Familiarize yourself with the specific data sharing requirements and policies outlined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) or the agency-specific guidelines.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 5, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT have emerged as powerful tools in grant writing. But have you considered its powerful impact on grant reporting and compliance, especially for hard-to-reach populations? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 24, 2024

As I reflect on my ninth year with Grant Writing Made Easy, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement for the journey we’ve undertaken and the path ahead. This course came into existence because so many people were asking for a streamlined, efficient way to master grant writing using modern tools.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2025

Organizational culture is the concept of shared values, policy, and purpose. Free snacks, team-building retreats, or a swanky office is all it takes for a healthy organizational culture. Reality: While it’s true that office perks are great, they are not culture.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Tough times call for strategic measures, and mastering the art of grant writing is more crucial than ever. This blog post delves into practical strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant writing skills and secure necessary funding during challenging periods.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 17, 2020

Grant writing has a reputation of being dry, boring, life-draining and not particularly creative. I completely disagree, however it only takes a quick Google search to find thousands of people who truly think that grant writing is less that riveting. I love grant writing. You read that correctly.

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Grants.gov

JUNE 14, 2017

What other advice do you have for other grant professionals to avoid last minute problems? Comment Policy and Privacy Notice. If you are cutting it close to the deadline (see Tip #2), you want them to be prepared to submit the application as soon as you are ready. Share your tips in the comment section!

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

But not all grants are created equal, and if we want to create genuinely inclusive applications that can get accepted, we need to consider diversity and inclusion in our grant writing. Why Is It Important to Consider Diversity and Inclusion When Writing Grants? Create or update your , DEI policy.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Or a pushy board member with zero grant writing experience thinks they should only pay for guaranteed results. They do not understand why commission-based grant writing is problematic; let’s examine why. Stable income for grant professionals allows organizations to engage in long-term planning and strategy development.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It tells exactly what grant-specific policies and procedures you need to develop. When you develop policies and procedures, involve stakeholders. This will help you develop policies and procedures that are compliant and easy to follow. Remember grant writing, implementation and management are best when done by teams.

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Red Tape Busters

JULY 11, 2023

The idea of having a Grant Writers Kit may sound pointless when every grant has different requirements and the funding objective for an organisation will vary with each grant. However, for Grant Writers, there are many parts to grant writing that are repetitive no matter what the grant is.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

For us, we embody the consistency value through delivering our services in a consistent manner, following our stated policies and procedures and ensuring our clients experience consistent satisfaction over time. We will execute high-quality grant writing eliminating the "will this application be well-written" guessing game.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It tells you exactly what grant-specific policies and procedures you need to develop. When you develop policies and procedures, involve stakeholders. This will help you develop policies and procedures that are compliant and easy to follow. Remember grant writing, implementation and management are best when done by teams.

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

California Libraries Learn (CALL) , a collaborative project of the California Library Association and the California State Library , provides continuing education and professional development for California library staff, including support with grant writing or other library topics.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 2, 2020

Our internal practices will follow all laws, professional ethical standards and company policy, be produced accurately and be completed on time. There are some things (like writing a federal grant with 5 days notice for an organization who isn't already a client) that are nearly impossible.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

Regulatory Changes: Ongoing changes in government policies and regulations can affect funding, operations, and compliance, requiring constant vigilance and adaptability from nonprofit organizations. For an in-depth exploration of each step and additional resources, join our Grant Writing Made Easier community.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Government Grants Government grants are a significant source of funding for both individuals and non-profit organizations. These grants are typically funded by federal, state, or local governments and aimed at supporting specific projects or initiatives that align with public policy objectives.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 2, 2010

Today’s blog post comes from my friend Betsy Baker, a grant-writing consultant and teacher. As a grant writing consultant for the past 8 years for a variety of nonprofit clients, I often run into the eager beaver convinced that I can find them the “magic” grant that will alleviate all their financial woes.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 25, 2022

Daniel Heist at the University of Pennsylvania School of Public Policy says that grants from donor-advised funds tend to stay stable even in recessions. The availability of government grants during a recession depends on fiscal policy. Download the Roadmap to Grant Funding to get started. One report from H.

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Grant Consulting Services

MAY 31, 2023

Grant awards over the past few years have shifted to economic recovery and work continues to be more focused on areas like, Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI). More and more funders seem to be prioritizing funding for organizations that work to change systems and policies in order to increase equity and justice.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Advantages of being a former academic Project management I didn’t realize this until after I left academia and started a job as a policy analyst, but academia – especially teaching at a college level – actually gives you quite a few project management skills. I learned quickly that I loved the grant writing but hated the rest of the job.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Compliance and Risk Management: Organizational development helps establish policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with grant regulations and mitigate risks associated with grant-funded activities. This includes understanding legal requirements, ethical standards, and best practices in grant management.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It talks about the opportunity to embrace place-based approaches alongside national policies and programs. Read the report here: [link] Want to find out more about how Strategic Grants can support your grant-seeking strategies through everything from the GEMS grants database to grants training to grant writing?

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

This includes writing outcomes into an application that the organization is capable of tracking or has a plan in place to do so if awarded, a process for tracking time and effort of grant-funded staff, and following the organization’s policy for soliciting bids related to the project.

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of grant writing, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential components for successful and impactful grant proposals. Highlight any policies, training, or organizational practices that support these values.

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