DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Certainly, your mileage will vary depending on your organization’s grant readiness and fundraising goals, as well as the methodology your consultant employs to kick off the work. No matter the route you take, bringing in an expert to help meet your fundraising goals is never a bad idea.

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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 one of the reasons that I said yes to the brilliant and talented Amanda Day when she asked me if I wanted to co-host the Fundraising HayDay podcast back in 2017.

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Super Library Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

They also got me with this line from their website: “Size and budget shouldn’t lock you out of good marketing.” International Public Library Fundraising Conference In-person event, June 9-11, 2024, in Washington, DC Price: $372.60 This conference is for anyone assigned to marketing for fundraising at a library.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

After more than 28 years in grants and fundraising, I have found that about 20% of grant writing is actual writing. Much of the remaining 80% goes toward wrangling attachments of required documents, hashing out budgets, and designing meaningful goals and objectives. But another facet to successful grant writing is even more important!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 4, 2023

Because of the many in-kind contributions, the nonprofit can provide primary care clinic on a limited budget that serves hundreds of individuals annually. On the latest episode of the Fundraising HayDay podcast, Kimberly and I interviewed Art Serna, CEO of City on a Hill Milwaukee. Doctors donate their time.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Funders may use the RFP to highlight how the evaluation is tied to the proposal’s budget and goals/objectives section. Your proposal should be a seamless thread throughout, and talking about how you will evaluate your goals/objectives and budget is a tried and true method to ensure you are measuring the right things. #2

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 26, 2023

Getting an authentic, heartfelt message out to funders and donors about people who have changed their lives in part through your agency’s programs and services, or even attaching videos as a part of a grant proposal or grant reporting, doesn’t have to be a big-budget Hollywood production.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 14, 2022

We handle funder site visits, write reports, spend the money, account for said money correctly, and ensure everything we promised in that grant application is delivered on time and managed on budget. Then we do it again. And the whole time we do this, we educate our bosses, boards, and colleagues that: No, money does not grow on trees.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

Understand budgets, procurement policies, and financial statements to build a useable and accurate project budget and track all grant expenditures. Check out the latest episode of Fundraising HayDay. The sky is the limit! Don’t believe me? Grant professionals have skills galore.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

Unemployed with a graduate degree in sports biomechanics (next time we meet, ask me anything about running or running shoes), I answered a tiny little ad in the newspaper that said “Fundraiser Wanted – Fax Resume (715)867-5309.” No company name or what they meant by fundraiser. Full speed, nonstop, 30+ fundraising events a year.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

With this update to the program, the value of promotional credit an organization can receive will be based on the size of their annual operations budgets. This empowers nonprofits to make informed targeting and fundraising decisions, thus increasing donations and support.

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Grant Central USA

JULY 20, 2023

Most certifications require an online or in-person course that covers topics such as proposal writing, fundraising principles, project management, and budgeting. Some certifications also include courses on understanding nonprofit organizations, fundraising strategies, and other topics related to grant writing.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

And while having an official grant writer on staff is not a prerequisite to receiving grant funds, it is difficult to juggle the rules and regulations, deadlines, and application requirements on top of your typical workday duties when you are fighting fires, shaping young minds, running programs, balancing the budget, or leading your community.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 22, 2022

In the latest Fundraising HayDay Podcast episode, my cohost Kimberly and I share advice on how NOT to lead a grant workshop. Use the workshop to get more clarification on the grant application, requirements, budget restrictions, and anything else unclear to you after reading the RFP. Even though you really don’t want to.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Let me count thy ways: Grant programs are listed in the appropriations act of each federal department as part of the annual budget process. If you want to hear more about this, check out the latest edition of the Fundraising HayDay podcast here: [link]. Accessible information is just the first step in a more equitable world.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 6, 2023

Do we already have a program developed, along with an accompanying budget? To learn more about the art of not chasing the grant money, listen to our latest episode of the Fundraising HayDay podcast. Are we competitive, meaning do we check all the boxes in the Request for Proposal? If yes, then…. Do we have a need that meets the grant?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Richard Turnquist, assistant athletic director of data and analytics, was interested in how the department could use analytics to drive the department’s budget and financial goals. “We Unifying data sources to gain a more complete picture of football fans Pitt knew they wanted to start with a project focused on enhancing fan engagement.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

We're seeking dynamic speakers and panelists to illuminate key topics shaping the future of academia.

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 9, 2020

The key to maintaining a successful nonprofit organization is to have a diverse fundraising strategy that builds upon your organization’s core strengths and resources. Likewise, a solid market analysis is essential in developing a diversified and successful fundraising strategy. Current assessment of potential donors.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

DNL OmniMedia’s guide to nonprofit consulting firms recommends factoring consulting costs into your overall budget when purchasing new software. Assess nonprofit accounting tools for solutions with features such as: Program budgeting. Ensure you have budgeting tools that allow you to easily factor potential grant wins into your budget.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 13, 2024

Financial Oversight: Keep your finances as neat as a new pin with stellar budget tracking and expenditure monitoring. Neon One is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing fundraising activities. Automate those bad boys and focus on what really matters—your mission!

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 31, 2023

Moreover, some certification programs, like those offered by the University of South Carolina or Portland State, provide comprehensive training not only in writing grants but also in understanding the intricacies of budgeting and project management associated with grant-funded projects.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2022

The real problem in most of these cases is that running 3 or 4 programs on a yearly budget of less than $50k is trying to do too much with too little. I know that 50% might sound absurdly high to you, but this is the number that I’ve seen have the best results for small nonprofits that want to scale.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Be Specific and Realistic in Budgeting: A detailed and well-structured budget is essential for demonstrating transparency and accountability. Budget : Provide a detailed budget that outlines how grant funds will be used. Unrealistic Budget : An unrealistic or poorly detailed budget can raise red flags for funders.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Be Specific and Realistic in Budgeting: A detailed and well-structured budget is essential for demonstrating transparency and accountability. Budget : Provide a detailed budget that outlines how grant funds will be used. Unrealistic Budget : An unrealistic or poorly detailed budget can raise red flags for funders.

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Peak Proposals

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In the process of developing your grant strategy, you’ll be forced to consider how many opportunities you can reasonably pursue given your current budget and staff. a payment on an existing grant) or can be assumed with a high degree of confidence (proceeds from annual fundraisers, fees from clients, etc.) Absolutely not.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Grant successes also tend to beget more grant successes and fundraising wins. How much of your time do you spend on grant writing and fundraising? When you systematize your grantseeking, not only will you get better results and more funding, but you’ll be able to accomplish this all in less time. How to systematize your grantseeking.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2024

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. Budget: A clear and detailed budget is essential to assure funders that their money will be spent wisely.

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Grant Central USA

MAY 24, 2023

You will also have access to extensive course resources on budgeting, legal and ethical issues, and grant proposal assessment. Additionally, you will discover how to create a grant proposal and budget, as well as the grant writing procedure. Make your grant application stand out with these materials. Practice what you learn.

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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. Knowing the cost of this program can help you better plan and budget for your educational goals.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As you recruit your new board of directors, you can set expectations for board contributions and fundraising. One prime avenue for nonprofit start-up funding is individual donations. And, as you grow your presence in your community, in-person and online, remember to be on the lookout for potential donors.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Leadership, marketing, and fundraising teams now have program metrics from the child development centers (one of several programs at Easterseals) at the ready to create presentations, public-facing communications, and grant proposals at a much higher velocity. Unifying data to boost nonprofit fundraising outcomes.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 25, 2022

I always say that small nonprofit leaders should spend 50% of their time fundraising and grantseeking. Do you rely too much on individual donations or fundraising events (that are often expensive to put one)? #2: I can’t tell you what the plan is because it should be highly specific to your organization. How to Diversify Your Revenue.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Charitable organizations see spikes in activity as they respond to disasters, host seasonal events, and perform outreach to their donor base during fundraising appeals. For this reason, the AWS for UK Nonprofits team hosted a Twitch series that explored the use of AWS serverless services to build a donations platform.

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Grant Central USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Technical Skills Successful grant writers require technical skills, and certification programs provide hands-on training professional grant writers in areas such as budgeting, data collection, and project evaluation. Proposal Development A central focus and first course of grant writing certification is the art of proposal development.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 9, 2024

The city agreed to provide a certain level of personnel and budget, with transfer of active management of the park to the third party nonprofit, which raised additional monies for staff, maintenance and improvements. Asking questions like "why is our meager budget earned from pavilion rentals paying for security?"

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

I get more questions about budgets and nonprofit financial information than any other component of grant writing. And while it may seem intimidating at first, it doesn’t have to be any more complicated than reaching out with an email or a phone call and introducing yourself. 5: Keep your finances in order.

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