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Project Budgeting for New Grant Writers

Peak Proposals

Grant proposals have at least two parts: the project narrative and the budget (aka cost proposal). 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.

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What Should You Be Doing: Fundraising or Pursuing Grant Money?

Peak Proposals

, you have three primary options for raising funds: 1) you can solicit donations from individuals, 2) you can submit proposals to foundations and government agencies to receive grant funding, or 3) you can hold fundraising campaigns and community events to collect donations. What Does Fundraising Involve?

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The Power of Relationships for the Lonely Grant Writer

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

If you listen to the Fundraising HayDay podcast or know me some other way, you will quickly learn that I am an EXTRA extrovert. Yes, I have worked as a solo grant professional within a larger organization and as a lone grant consultant, working from home with no official colleagues to speak of. And who doesn’t want that?

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Does Revenue Diversification Actually Work for Nonprofits?

Peak Proposals

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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Become a Stronger Grant Writer Simply by Addressing DEI

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

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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Writing Grants When You’re NOT a Grant Writer

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

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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How Does Grant Writing Certification Give Grant Writers an Edge in the Job Market?

Grant Central USA

In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of being a certified grant writer, the opportunities it can unlock, and how it can enhance your professional credibility. So, whether you're a novice grant writer or a seasoned professional seeking to advance your career, this blog is for you.