Grant writers need to master the difference between objectives and outcomes — because grant applications almost always require both, and confusing the two can weaken your proposal. Do not despair. Our writing team is…
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2026 #LearnGrants Online Summit
2026 Line Up This event is brought to you by DH Leonard Consulting, Grant Professionals Association, and GrantStation. Catherine Hooper, MA, GPC Transforming Your Work and Team with a Simple Communication Tool Clear, timely communication…
Why Strategic Plans Are the Secret Weapon in Successful Grant Writing
Guest post by By Jodi Omear and Margaret Chapman, JaM Strategies Grant writing isn’t just about compelling narratives or clean budgets. It’s about proof. Funders want evidence that your organization knows where it’s going, how…
Part 2: Advanced Tips for Stellar Grant Applications
In a previous post, Part 1: Behind the Curtain, we shared some fundamental lessons from our experience serving as volunteer reviewers for Unfunded List grant applications, focusing on storytelling, ensuring realistic accuracy, and leveraging reviews….
Creating Powerful & Engaging Work Plans
Work plans might be missing from your box o’ tools, and you might not even know it. They are, in fact, essential for organizing your tasks, tracking your progress, and achieving your program or project…
How to Write SMART Objectives in Grant Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide
Clear, actionable objectives are essential to every successful grant proposal — and the most effective framework for writing them is SMART. Before diving in, a quick note: people often find the difference between objectives and…
Character Limit Alert: Words That Your Proposal Probably Doesn’t Need
As grant professionals, every day we draft thoughtful sentences to effectively engage reviewers. Sometimes our careful writing meets an obstacle in the form of a character limit or word count. You know how it is….
What Is a Theory of Change? A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Grant Writers
What Is a Theory of Change? A Theory of Change (ToC) is a strategic framework that helps organizations articulate how their work leads to meaningful outcomes. As defined by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, it…
Balancing Innovation & Integrity: AI in Grant Writing
Our team at DH Leonard Consulting is always trying to think of new ways to “Don’t Let Grants Stress You Out,” whether you are a grant-writing client, a grant-training participant, or a broader member of…
Grants for Schools: 3 Strategies to Secure Funding
Note from Diane: With all the uncertainty surrounding federal funding and the government right now, we know how challenging it can feel to stay focused on your mission. The shifting landscape makes it harder than…