DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Whether you’re a grant writer, fundraiser, development director, or consultant who works with them, you can play an essential role in helping prepare a nonprofit to accept unexpected, larger donations and build sustainability for the communities served. Bequests can take many different forms.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 12, 2023

We are fundraisers, so nonprofits often place us in the development department. Some metropolitan cities have grant professionals embedded in multiple departments – police, fire, parks and recreation, and transportation. But where is the right fit for a grant professional? Not sure where to begin?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2024

Effective grant writing helps build and maintain lasting relationships with funders, establishing a foundation of trust that can benefit future projects. This skill enhances an organization’s ability to fundraise successfully and develops its reputation for professionalism and credibility in the competitive world of grant acquisition.

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Peak Proposals

APRIL 3, 2023

There may not be a division of responsibilities between the cost and narrative proposals at a small nonprofit, leaving the project lead (or the grant writer) to both write the proposal narrative and prepare the budget. However, if you’ve never prepared or managed a project budget, the budget piece can be intimidating.

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Grant Central USA

JUNE 14, 2023

Our program for freelance writers also includes discussion forums, video conferences, and live webinars with various grant writing professionals. You'll have the opportunity to network with seasoned grant writers and industry experts. What credentials do you need to be a grant writer?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

Figure out the variety of platforms and software used to create and submit grant proposals for a variety of funders – even when the platform is new and does not work for anyone (i.e., Communicate with funders to keep them informed of your grant process. Because the title grant professional does not simply equal grant writer.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Many people become grant writers because they’re better with words than people. Seriously though, in my 25+ years in nonprofit fundraising, I have met many more introverts than extroverts who gravitate toward grant writing and management versus individual donors or special events. And by many, I mean me.

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Grant Central USA

MAY 24, 2023

Make your grant application stand out with these materials. Free Online Grant Writing Courses: Overview In free grant writing and courses, students learn how to write a grant proposal. Grant writers are essential for nonprofit organizations that are searching for funds for their work.

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Grant Central USA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of grant writing, the ability to secure funding can often be a game-changer for organizations and individuals striving to make a difference. However, there's more to becoming a successful grant writer than just mastering the art of crafting compelling proposals.

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Peak Proposals

APRIL 30, 2023

We’ve written several posts over the years about how to write grants. We’ve also written about the pros and cons of being a grant writer. But one thing we haven’t done is write about how to become a grant writer. Three Common Paths to Becoming a Grant Writer 1.

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Grant Central USA

JUNE 27, 2023

Grant Central USA Provides both in-person and online grant writing classes that are designed to teach the fundamentals of researching grants, writing proposals, developing budgets, and understanding the grant process. Before selecting a writing course, it's important to consider the type of grant you wish to write.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Demonstrate Organizational Capacity: Funders want to know that their investment will be well-managed and yield positive results. Some grants may not be worth the effort if they don't provide sufficient funding to make a genuine impact on your work.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Demonstrate Organizational Capacity: Funders want to know that their investment will be well-managed and yield positive results. Some grants may not be worth the effort if they don't provide sufficient funding to make a genuine impact on your work.

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Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

But what if your organization has successfully relied on donations and fundraisers for many years? Should you attempt to diversify by pursuing grant funding? And if your organization relies on grant funding, should you pursue individual or corporate donors? Grant writing.

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Grant Central USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Professional Expertise Professional, experienced grant writers and proposal writers possess the skills and experience to craft compelling proposals. They know how to navigate the intricacies of grant applications, increasing the likelihood of success. Certification serves as a mark of credibility and expertise.

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Grant Central USA

JULY 4, 2023

An online grant writing certificate program can be a great way to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become an effective grant writer. With online training programs, aspiring grant writers can get certified and be better equipped to write grant proposals and secure funding for their organizations.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 28, 2022

After years of pandemics, civil unrest, natural disasters, and economic uncertainty, what red-blooded grant writer or fundraiser wouldn’t want to curl up on a comfy couch and scroll away for a few minutes to escape the stress and practice some self-care? You deserve it. I couldn’t resist). Y’all be careful out there!

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Peak Proposals

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

As a first step toward preparing a grant strategy, you’ll want to begin by summarizing your organization's known or anticipated revenue sources for the coming year. a payment on an existing grant) or can be assumed with a high degree of confidence (proceeds from annual fundraisers, fees from clients, etc.)

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