DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 14, 2023

I called the officer, discussed the issue, put together a needed budget amendment, and got permission from the funder – who told us to get moving. The officer asked to revert to our original budget (equipment issues). And I had to report that to the city manager and police chief. I thought we were back on track.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Opening their phone, they were able to provide copies of their ID, Social Security card, and even a fully signed copy of their intake forms with the HOPICS case manager who set them up with Kiip. Kiip, working with HOPICS and powered by AWS, enables unhoused individuals to securely keep, manage, and share copies of their vital documents.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 28, 2021

Some of the most comprehensive—and most expensive—databases cater to academia and focus on research opportunities, while many of the smaller and more affordable databases target US-based nonprofit organizations. Lastly, you also need to be clear on what kinds of information you want. Do you want information about open funding opportunities?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

That’s why thinking about the key types of tools to help you with your grant management work is so important. Managing multiple grant applications at once can be challenging for even seasoned nonprofit professionals. Grant Management Software. Internal Communication Tools . Accounting Tools. Custom workflow options.

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Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For example, instead of searching for "grants for nonprofits," try searching for "grants for nonprofits that support education in underserved communities." Government agencies at all levels offer grants to nonprofits and other organizations. Foundations are a major source of grant funding for nonprofits.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

This is a guest post by Shahirah Mahmood, PhD, director of data management, measurement, and outcomes at Easterseals, DC MD VA. We lacked a unified data management strategy, and our data lived in a mix of on-premises and cloud-based systems. Learn more about AWS for nonprofits.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Cost, resilience, and performance are non-functional requirements that are often at tension with each other.” — Werner Vogels, The Frugal Architect, Law III Nonprofit organizations are typically frugal and responsible. Going over budget is not an option. “In architecture, every decision comes with a trade-off.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The hospital also needed a more efficient method to manage test results and pharmacy billing. Budget limitations and unreliable internet connectivity hampered its aims. Managers can identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency and patient experience through centralized reports and rich operational data.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

Funders and nonprofits – two sides to a very important coin. Sure, nonprofits would not last long without the resources provided by individual donors, foundations, corporations, and (in some cases) government agencies. Nonprofits do so much above and beyond the services provided by our governmental agencies.

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Peak Proposals

MAY 3, 2020

Based on hundreds of emails we’ve received since we launched Peak Proposals in 2015, we have observed that many people appear to assume that if you are a nonprofit organization and if you need revenue, then you must pursue grant funding. In fact, for many nonprofits, grant funding may not be worth pursuing at all. This is not the case.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 13, 2024

Finding the Perfect Software for Your Nonprofit Ah, grant management! The cornerstone of nonprofit sustainability and success, yet often as complex as brewing a potion. Why Bother with Grant Management Software? That’s the kind of harmony grant management software brings to your nonprofit.

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

JUNE 29, 2023

One word: budget. In the land of grantmaking, it’s essential to have a budget in place because grantmakers want to know that your financial situation is reasonable and how you plan on spending the money if awarded. The budget should show potential funders EXACTLY where their funds will be directed. They need to be aligned.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

How AWS and AWS Partners can help unlock more value from your data AWS provides a comprehensive set of data capabilities designed to help government, education, nonprofit, and healthcare organizations analyze and interpret data, optimize data strategy, and break down silos. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AWS Partners can help fill that gap.

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Barrett & Greene

AUGUST 9, 2022

Without considering the environment in the budgeting process, all the commitments to change will be little more than words. Luckily, there are cities that are transforming the budget process to align resources with climate action. They spoke a whole different language: budget cycles and bond ratings.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this quick guide, we unveil five crucial tips that will empower nonprofits to secure vital funding opportunities effectively. What is the importance of grant writing for nonprofits? Grant writing for nonprofits is a critical component to secure necessary funding and advance their mission.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this quick guide, we unveil five crucial tips that will empower nonprofits to secure vital funding opportunities effectively. What is the importance of grant writing for nonprofits? Grant writing for nonprofits is a critical component to secure necessary funding and advance their mission.

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

This skill is valued in many positions, especially those that involve data analysis, quality control, or project management. Project Management Abilities: Grant writing often entails creating project plans, budgets, and timelines. Financial Literacy: Grant writers often work on budget development and financial projections.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Amazon Bedrock is a fully managed AWS service that makes foundation models such as Anthropic’s Claude easily accessible through an API that leverages a serverless experience while enabling customers to keep data collected by the chatbot secure within their own AWS environment.

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Grant Central USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the dynamic world of nonprofit organizations, securing the necessary funds to fuel impactful initiatives is an ever-present challenge. Why is grant writing crucial for nonprofit organizations' sustainability and growth? Why is grant writing crucial for nonprofit organizations' sustainability and growth?

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Nonprofits are constantly seeking new funding streams to stay afloat, so if you work for a nonprofit, you’ve probably seen that grant writers are always in demand. No, you probably didn’t—nor did you develop the project activities, design the log frame, create the budget, or recruit the proposed project staff.

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Grant Central USA

JULY 20, 2023

How a Grant Writing Certification Can Boost Your Career in the Nonprofit Sector. Do you work in the nonprofit sector and want to advance your career? Certified grant writers are important in the nonprofit world because they are often responsible for securing funds to run programs and services.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 12, 2023

**The Unstoppable Wheel of Nonprofit Work: Is There Room for Rest?** Nonprofit work can feel like running on a never-ending treadmill, right? If you’re in the nonprofit world, constantly chasing resources and battling social injustice, this message hits home even harder.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 4, 2023

We all like to think we collaborate with our fellow nonprofits, local governments, and other neighbors, but do we really? The local nonprofit raised the funds for the infrastructure and manages the programming at the site. The nonprofit does not have to pay rent, utilities, or other bills associated with facility expenses.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. However, many of the principles will also apply to researchers based outside of the US as well as to nonprofits. Understanding Proposal Budgets a. Budget Preparation and Review b. Key Budgeting Concepts VI. The topic is research funding.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Each CoC identifies a lead agency that serves as its collective representative to HUD and maintains a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to track service delivery and measure outcomes according to specific HUD standards. Stay on budget and on timeline because that’s where you’ll lose stakeholder support.

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PMRA (Public Management Research Association)

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

To many scholars in the field of public administration and public management, the study of nonprofit organizations is viewed as a narrow niche, a handful of people working at the margins of the field on topics that largely sit outside of mainstream concerns for public managers.

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Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

JULY 6, 2016

Even so, billions of dollars flow from the Federal level to states, localities and nonprofits in the form of grants. We get insights from Robert Gordon who held top leadership roles at the White House Office of Management and Budget and the U.S.

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

AUGUST 31, 2023

The grant lifecycle is an all-encompassing process that needs to be properly managed in order for all parties involved to be successful. Because nonprofits rely on grant funding, systems must be in place to properly manage and maintain that funding as part of the grant lifecycle. So, how do we manage grants?

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Nonprofits are constantly seeking new funding streams to stay afloat, so if you work for a nonprofit, you’ve probably seen that grant writers are always in demand. No, you probably didn’t—nor did you develop the project activities, design the log frame, create the budget, or recruit the proposed project staff.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

As grant professionals, we require the knowledge and insight of subject matter experts, accountants, budget experts, GIS map makers, marketing gurus, program directors, board members, community leaders, and others to create, submit, and manage successful grant programs. But that does not mean I work in a vacuum.

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Peak Proposals

JUNE 20, 2020

There are three key phases to the typical proposal development process: the planning phase, the writing and budget preparation phase, and the assembly and submission phase. Do you need a dedicated budget person? Kanban Boards Another option for managing your proposal process is to use a Kanban board to define, track, and assign tasks.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This cost estimate would translate to a budget request, and when approved by the organization’s leadership, IT could turn a requisition into procurement. AWS Budgets allows you to monitor costs and budgets including enabling alarms when spending thresholds are met. AWS Cloud Cost Optimization Center.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

” Time management has long been heralded as the solution to our increasingly busy lives. But what if the real challenge isn’t managing our minutes and hours? Dive deep into understanding the real resources you should be managing, and discover how a comprehensive approach can lead to a more balanced, fulfilled life.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 26, 2024

This article, " ‘The EPA needs to humble itself’: why some US non-profits are turning down agency funds ," in the Guardian makes a good point that government grants come with a variety of requirements that often exceed the capacity of nonprofits to manage and comply with.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 9, 2023

Grant applications can be a complicated and lengthy process, and it can be challenging to manage them while keeping track of clients’ schedules. In this post, we will discuss how to manage your grant application schedule with clients using efficient processes and workflows.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

DECEMBER 8, 2016

GovTech is a rapidly expanding industry across the globe that has an engaging, collaborative, inspiring community of individuals within government, nonprofits and private industry who all share the commonality of employing new and existing technologies to improve the lives of citizens." “GovTech is the operating system of government!”

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