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Diane H. Leonard, President of DH Leonard Consulting has more than ten years of experience as both a staff member at a public foundation and then a professional grantwriter. Diane is a member of the Grant Professionals of America (GPA), so you know that your grant seeking support is being conducted following the ethics of the GPA, the national professional organization for grant professionals. Your organization receives the benefits of a seasoned grantwriting professional who understands both sides of the table in terms of grant funding, and has big city experience, but with a small town, personalized customer service approach.

Advantages of Working with DH Leonard Consulting

* You will receive an unbiased professional assessment as to your grant seeking potential, enabling you to set a challenging, yet realistic goal;

* You will realize more grant revenue because of your access to professional grantwriting advice and techniques;

* Lower net cost in terms of cost per dollar raised;

* DH Leonard Consulting makes you more confident in your ability to carry out successful grant seeking efforts;

* DH Leonard Consulting can help you prepare the most effective grant proposal materials, ensuring their accuracy and integrity;

* DH Leonard Consulting is an unbiased third party whose sole responsibility is to help you successfully secure grant funding.

* DH Leonard Consulting knows how to get the most current prospect research information quickly and easily;

* DH Leonard Consulting can help you accurately assess the giving potential of each prospective funder;

* DH Leonard Consulting knows the logistical burdens that can be placed upon a nonprofit by executing a grant contract. We can help you anticipate these problems and streamline the solutions.

Successes & Testimonials

DH Leonard Consulting far surpasses grantwriting "industry standards" with more than 60% of the proposals submitted in the last six years being funded. That is more than $5 million dollars raised for nonprofit organizations.

Some recent comments from DH Leonard Consulting clients include:

"Your organizational skills are greatly appreciated in helping us through this transition!"

"We are so excited about the new grant you helped us secure, you have been a pleasure to work with."

"Diane is dynamic in working with a diverse group of individuals and has impeccable writing skills."

"Diane has established herself as one who is highly knowledgeable and effective in communicating her knowledge with other."