DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 10, 2023

You’ve seen our team share information from MyFedTrainer.com, podcasts on the topic from Fundraising HayDay, and our own team talk about and present on “How to Make Reporting to Your Funder a Snap,” so we’re excited to bring you this guest post today with some tactical tips to help with your upcoming grant report.

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But I am here to tell you that audiences on LinkedIn are engaged and active. The LinkedIn Algorithm for 2024 Here are the ranking signals LinkedIn uses to decide who sees your posts. It includes: Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Next week, we’ll cover Twitter/X. Stay tuned! And LinkedIn reported record levels of use in 2023.

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

AUGUST 22, 2022

Funders base their decision on granting funds to the applicants that tell a compelling story through the written proposal that matches the funders focus area. The SMART objectives discussed previously were to be as specific as possible, provide a measurable outcome and impact, and achieve a goal. A – Achieving a Goal.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

These three steps, while distinct, are interconnected in that they all relate to refining your message at different stages of the proposal process. They can be summarized as (1) making a clear case for the need for your project, (2) getting specific about how the work will be done, and (3) using plain language (e.g., avoiding jargon).

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

These three steps, while distinct, are interconnected in that they all relate to refining your message at different stages of the proposal process. They can be summarized as (1) making a clear case for the need for your project, (2) getting specific about how the work will be done, and (3) using plain language (e.g., avoiding jargon).

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Super Library Marketing

APRIL 10, 2023

Barbara told me she first spent time thinking about the emotional impact she wanted her annual report to have on the community. Barbara told me she first spent time thinking about the emotional impact she wanted her annual report to have on the community. You may remember her from this interview last year. It is also amazing.

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Super Library Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Marketing your library is not the only work task you are expected to do. You’re making sock puppets for story time. Your work is demanding. And the burden is even heavier for those of you working to promote your library. You’ll do better promotional work when you aren’t stressed, and that’s good for your library.

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GovLoop

APRIL 5, 2024

When you have an experience that’s less than satisfactory … with government, it impacts how you feel about [it] and decreases trust,” said Jonathan Alboum, Federal Chief Technology Officer at ServiceNow, a company that facilitates agency transformation. Applying for public services should be as easy as online shopping.

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Public Works Group Blog

JUNE 7, 2021

It tells the story of how a hot, dry weather period and practices of the logging industry converged to create and feed a devastating fire that burned its way north through Minnesota in early September of 1894. And it tells the story of the people who faced that fire, some who survived and many who did not.

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 13, 2023

We spent time trying to process what had happened and how it would impact our work. I’m certain you have a similar story. And to make it through the day, it’s likely you pulled aside a friend, or a co-worker, or called your spouse or parent and talked it through. It can, and should, play a role in your library promotions.

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Let's Talk Parks

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

You can learn how others overcome obstacles similar to yours. We dive into how to develop programs based on community input, how to evaluate programs, and some creative programming ideas (which are a win-win for your department and your community!). Head over to iTunes or your favorite podcast player and have a listen.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When it comes to recruitment, government has a wonderful story to tell but trouble getting people to listen. There must be more of a concerted effort to make people aware of government’s impact and mission, she said. The government “brand,” so to speak, would be a natural fit. That made hiring easier.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Let's dive in and uncover the key strategies that can make your grant proposals stand out and secure the support the federal government and your organization deserves. With each successful grant proposal, nonprofits not only gain financial support but also validate the importance and impact of their work.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Let's dive in and uncover the key strategies that can make your grant proposals stand out and secure the support the federal government and your organization deserves. With each successful grant proposal, nonprofits not only gain financial support but also validate the importance and impact of their work.

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Super Library Marketing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The last two months of the year are when a library marketer must do in-depth work that will strengthen your library’s position for the coming year. You may be worried that any promotions your library does will get lost in the shuffle. It means your community members know what you stand for and what you have to offer.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Krista Kurlinkus, Your Friendly Neighborhood Grant Whisperer Introduction Hey there, fellow grant enthusiasts! Here’s a pro tip: Do your homework on the funding agency. Your proposal should scream, “I’m new, I’m exciting, and yes, I actually work.” Be as specific as your favorite Spotify playlist.

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

JULY 26, 2022

The SMART objectives to be discussed include the following: S – Let’s be as S pecific as Possible M – Provide a M easurable Outcome and Impact A – A chieving a Goal R – R elevant to the Involved Parties T – T imely, efficient, and under deadlines. Funders want specific details about your project.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 19, 2022

One of the scariest times in your career can be realizing you are so discontent in your position that you lose focus on your career goals. It could be that your work no longer lines up with your values and leaves you constantly frustrated. What’s your disruptor? Your disruptor is going to be your own.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Make your presentation(s), poster(s), and panel(s) more durable, discoverable, and impactful by submitting to JGL’s Conference Round-Up. Just the facts: Fill out this brief form to share the basic facts about your 2023 conference presentation(s). There are two ways to contribute: 1. slides, poster, handout), if provided.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 26, 2023

Embrace the future of grant writing and enhance your skills with our unique, AI-integrated framework. Embrace the future of grant writing and enhance your skills with our unique, AI-integrated framework. Harness the Power of AI for Your Grant Writing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a mere concept of the future.

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Center for Community Progress

MARCH 16, 2023

The numbers tell a big part of the story. The real value of land banks, however, is in their positive impact on people and their ability to build innovative partnerships that help neighbors and neighborhoods most impacted by vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties. What the heck is a land bank ?” I wondered.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 31, 2023

If you want to encourage citizens to tell their stories online, then you need to provide inclusive and welcoming community engagement experiences. So, once you’ve chosen an online engagement platform that’s suitable for you and your team, you need to think about the front-end experience.

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Let's Talk Parks

JULY 15, 2020

Personally, I can tell you in the 10 years that I have been a member of IPRA, this organization has helped me grow leaps and bounds. I can tell you that Illinois has done an outstanding job offering a conference of the same standard as NRPA. Louis and I make a point to attend the Illinois state conference every January.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I am Black history, so I welcome and help with the concerted effort to spotlight the beauty, struggle and vast stories of the Black experience in all its facets. And if you say you honor Black History Month, there are practical and impactful things you can do year-round to align with what you say you believe.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 30, 2022

Here are five tips on what to do before your next interview to help you walk in with your best foot forward. Also, thoroughly research what the organization is, what it does and how your role will fit into the bigger picture. Take some time before the interview to reflect on what your personal strengths and career goals are.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Ideally, you and your employees are meeting regularly to discuss performance (more on that below). Prior to the meeting, you should send an email to your employee that sets clear objectives, said Rebecca Ayers, Ph.D., Just telling employees to be ready to talk about their accomplishments is not necessarily all that helpful.

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A Library Writer's Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

How do publishers, students, faculty, local community members, administration, and even available technology impact your collection development and challenged book policies? What have you done to protect yourselves, your library, your faculty, and your students from limited viewpoints?

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Super Library Marketing

MAY 15, 2023

For example, if you want the text to be a certain length, tell the tool. ” If you have examples of the type of content you want ChatGPT to generate, provide them as part of your prompt. Here are the results: Are you making a big mistake with your library’s email marketing? I blame The Jetsons. And it’s not perfect.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

With support from our account team at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Easterseals established a data lake to better understand and define the impact our organization has on its participants with the overarching goal of empowering all people to to achieve their potential and live meaningful lives.

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CRA Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Now that you have a solid handle on how the examiners approach a CRA examination, it’s your turn to anticipate their approach and ensure a smooth review of your CRA program and bank performance. It’s imperative that your bank considers a regulatory exam as mission-critical and indicates that “all hands are on deck.”

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Grant Central USA

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Ways To Boost Your Confidence. Tell us the name of the organization that you're working with and tell us about what you do out that way. Tell us the name of the organization that you're working with and tell us about what you do out that way. Rodney Walker Now, tell me this, Did you have a background in writing?

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2022

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. In my many years of personal and professional social media use, I’ve never gone viral. Until two weeks ago. My brief moment in the sun came out of nowhere. And it was so crazy that I wanted to dissect it, to see if there was any lesson I could share with my library friends. 22,000 views.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Failure is an antonym to success for most of us, but Andi Mirviss, North America Program Manager at the Centre for Public Impact, disagrees. For instance, employees feel that if they tell the story of fixing all the city’s potholes, residents will focus on how many there were in the first place, she said.

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When you’re writing a proposal for a grant, your goal is to explain the need in the community and your organization’s vision to solve the need to the potential funders. Trying to find and acquire funding for your organization can be an intimidating task if you don’t have the right experience.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

DECEMBER 29, 2020

We also want to thank everyone who has joined us on the show as a guest, subscribed to the podcast, listened to an episode, sent us your ideas, connected with us on Instagram or simply spread the word about Open Space Radio to your friends and colleagues. What events impacted the types of conversations we had this year.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 15, 2023

With the right approach to grant writing, the potential for your small business is limitless. This usually involves writing and submitting a detailed proposal that outlines your business's mission, the project for which you need funding, and how that funding will be used to achieve specific goals.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JANUARY 18, 2022

and becoming part of your programming sooner than you think. Why we should continue telling our park and recreation story at every opportunity. How Neelay’s grandmother (Dadu) impacted his life and inspired him to be the person he is today, and so much more! What sport may be coming to the U.S.

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