DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 12, 2023

We are fundraisers, so nonprofits often place us in the development department. We might report to city managers, executive directors, development directors, finance directors, vice presidents, assistant superintendents, or any number of titles found in nonprofits, universities, local governments, K-12 schools, and other organizations.

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Center for Community Progress

JANUARY 6, 2025

In September 2024, Community Progress convened a learning exchange in Cleveland for leaders in land conservation and their partner land banks and local government agencies from four cities: Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Having raised more than $101 million “the hard way” through 90% private foundation and individual fundraising over the last 20+ years, I have experienced my share of rejections. Start the Feedback Cycle Most government funding agencies will supply some form of reviewers’ notes or other feedback on request. Why so many?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

For an extrovert who was the lone grants administrator of a local government, this sounded too good to be true. My Fundraising cohost, Kimberly, is one of my fellow Grant Pro Book Club members, and we share how reading makes us better writers on the latest episode of the podcast: Readers Make Better Writers (podbean.com).

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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? On the latest episode of the Fundraising HayDay podcast, Kimberly and I interviewed Art Serna, CEO of City on a Hill Milwaukee. True collaboration, simply put, is so much more than support.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

We welcome compelling ideas that reimagine solutions for both government and commercial space missions and that leverage advanced cloud-based technologies. It will also bring participants together with space-savvy venture investors for fundraising conversations. Apply now for the AWS Space Accelerator.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 21, 2023

While not the kind of thing I dream about while reading on the beach, it is vital reading for my work with nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations. If you want to learn more about how to read a federal RFP, I highly recommend you check out the latest Fundraising HayDay podcast episode: [link] how-to-read-a-federal-rfp /.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

There are 38,779 general purpose governments (cities, counties, towns, etc.) That doesn’t even count the many colleges and universities, hospitals, Tribal Authorities, state government agencies, and other organizations eligible for grant funding. I suggest you start small when it comes to fundraising goals. Be prepared to fail.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For example, a nonprofit organization’s fundraising application might only need an RTO/RPO target of hours. Every organization and workload are different. Some public sector organizations might have workloads that can tolerate a higher RTO target (e.g., longer time to recovery).

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 3, 2023

For more details about local government grant seeking, check out this blog post. But as I moved into work with nonprofits, I realized that outside of local governments, many organizations do not take advantage of the assistance provided by their elected officials. They can help with support letters.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Perhaps you were coordinating a community program or project for a nonprofit or local government and needed a way to sustain those important efforts. After more than 28 years in grants and fundraising, I have found that about 20% of grant writing is actual writing. Either way, those writing skills drew you in.

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PMRA (Public Management Research Association)

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

This is unfortunate, as nonprofits are increasingly compensating for government failures, and becoming more rather than less relevant to the practice of Public Management in the process. While that perspective is not inaccurate, the reality is that the government-nonprofit partnership has become far more nuanced and complex.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 25, 2023

In this podcast we talk with an expert fundraiser. Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. In this podcast we talk with an expert fundraiser.

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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. Many courses also have components dedicated to teaching grant writers about specific types of grants, such as for government grants or foundation grants.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 8, 2022

Check out the latest episode of the Fundraising HayDay podcast, Capital Campaign Tips (podbean.com) , where I break down the five major components of a capital campaign with my co-host Amanda Day. And don’t forget about more standard capital requests such as remodeling and refurbishing buildings to get them to code.

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Peak Proposals

MARCH 23, 2020

In the US, where shelter-in-place orders have started to roll out over the last week, small businesses are starting to struggle, with many already forced to layoff staff in response to government-mandated closures. This is particularly the case if the money is needed urgently or if funds are required for general operating expenses.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

No matter what you think about the United States government these days, one thing I hope we can all agree on is the transparency in which federal grants are shared. If you want to hear more about this, check out the latest edition of the Fundraising HayDay podcast here: [link]. You can purchase it here for just $19.99!

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Public Policy Blog

JULY 23, 2013

Many nonprofits use their brands primarily as a fundraising tool, but a growing number of nonprofits are developing a broader and more strategic approach, managing their brands to create greater social impact and tighter organizational cohesion ( Kylander & Stone, 2012 ) attempting to act as catalysts of change in the world.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 26, 2024

Use your CRM to monitor the following relational aspects of grant fundraising: Interaction timelines. For example, you can create segments based on the type of grant funding organization (such as foundation or government organization), the depth of your history with each organization, and each grantor’s funding priorities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Read more about AWS for nonprofits: Now available: New AWS program supporting nonprofit donor and member engagement Data Lake for Nonprofits – powered by AWS and Salesforce.org now available to help unleash data insights How nonprofits reimagine work using smart technology Supporting our nonprofit customers through change and transformation Unifying (..)

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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. The availability of government grants during a recession depends on fiscal policy. In the COVID-19 recession, the government made more funding available to counteract the economic downturn. This planning is time-consuming.

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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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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Foundations Are Not All Alike Another exception to the rule that foundations give out grant funding is the case of a not-for-profit institution, such as a hospital, that has an affiliated foundation that operates as the institution’s fundraising branch and applies for grants and solicits individual gifts on its behalf.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

For forward-thinking governments and government leaders, EV infrastructure is something of a no-brainer—it lays the groundwork for a fully electric future that matches contemporary sustainability goals and eventual cost savings. EVs represent a critical component of their strategy.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 31, 2023

This skill is highly sought after in various sectors, including non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies that depend on federal grants to for funding research. Government Agencies : Local, state, and federal agencies also employ grant writers.

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Peak Proposals

APRIL 3, 2023

Because of concerns about malicious software, it’s safest to stick to templates from Microsoft or Google or downloaded from a government agency or well-known foundation. Many funding gaps are ultimately filled by unrestricted funds the organization has generated through traditional fundraising activities (e.g.,

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 25, 2022

I always advise leaders of small nonprofits that they should spend about 50% of their time on grantseeking and fundraising. They break this down into non-government funders and government funders: “The median largest award from non-government funders…was $37,000,” while, “The median largest award from government funders…was $259,000.”.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

If you view grant proposals primarily as a way to request money to do what your organization has already decided it wants to do, your mindset is more aligned with requesting cash donations from individuals than submitting a proposal to a formal entity like a foundation or government agency. is the U.S.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

If you view grant proposals primarily as a way to request money to do what your organization has already decided it wants to do, your mindset is more aligned with requesting cash donations from individuals than submitting a proposal to a formal entity like a foundation or government agency. is the U.S.

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iGrantWriters

JANUARY 5, 2022

Grant Priority Areas Funding will be available for projects that address the priority areas below: Rule of Law and Government Accountability â?? These projects should address improving the rule of law, judicial independence, good governance, and the fight against corruption. Citizen Participation â??

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

AUGUST 29, 2024

Keeping an eye on trends will ensure you can find relevant potential funding opportunities. These are some of the trends we’ve noticed that funders are focused on.

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Grant Central USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Grant proposals, whether to government bodies, private foundations, or corporations, provide a vital avenue for securing these funds. How does grant writing certification empower individuals to secure funding from diverse sources, including government grants, foundations, and corporate donors?

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Peak Proposals

APRIL 30, 2023

For more senior-level jobs, the job description might list “lead the development and submission of grant applications to relevant foundations, government agencies, and corporations in collaboration with business development and executive staff.” At a university, faculty are always seeking grant funding.

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iGrantWriters

MARCH 22, 2020

Some of those questions may include things such as, "What is your philosophy of grant writing and fundraising?" There are some grant writers who focus only on preparing government grant proposals and some who only do private foundation grants. or "What is your approach to applying for grants to prospective funders?"Â

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Grant Central USA

MAY 24, 2023

Grants are given to government agencies, community foundations, rich investors, etc. Learning more info about the different types of government grants and certificate programs available. You can search online or contact your local, or government agencies' grants offices to get started. Are grant writers in demand?

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

What this should mean is that schools should get additional funding, from the local government separate from the school system, or the school system's budget should include support, for these functions. Arts Festival and fundraiser, Uintah Elementary School, Salt Lake City. Special Funding. It dates to the 1980s.

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Masters in Public Administration

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

When one thinks of public administration, they often think of a government distributor or manager. And the most likely employer can be the federal government, which has their official site here. Also known as government jobs, civil service tends to be more people oriented. Civil Service. Education Administrators. City Manager.

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