Building a business is ALL about relationships. You thought I was going to say grant seeking is all about relationships, didn’t you? Well, that is true too, but that’s another post (ICYMI: Word…
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Ask for Help
My Grandma Horey used to call me the “I can do it girl” as I used to reply with “I can do it!” to her as a toddler whenever she asked if I needed help….
“Take Time Off”
I type this blog having just returned from an unplugged week away with my spouse and my friends. I can hear what you’re thinking… “Unplugged, really?!?” That is what the younger version…
Don’t use the phrase “we have always done it this way”
The phrase “we have always done it this way” is like nails scraping on a chalkboard for me, whether we are talking about a grant process, a program design, or, well … anything. And that…
Keep Boundaries
“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.” – Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection I have high standards and expectations. They absolutely apply to myself and…
Set Boundaries
“Boundaries are basically about providing structure, and structure is essential in building anything that thrives.” – Henry Cloud I’ll be the first to admit that setting and keeping boundaries are two distinct skills that…
Are You Wearing the Burnout Badge?
There is only one type of badge I like to wear for work – a conference badge. Yes, the kind on a lanyard with the option to add pins to the lanyard and ribbons to…
Is It Fun?
I joined the Rotary Club of Clayton this past summer. But before I formally joined, I attended numerous meetings as a guest to learn about the work of our local club and to see if…
The State of AI in Grantmaking: Adoption, Ambiguity, and the Urgent Need for Policy*
The conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the philanthropic sector has shifted from “if” to “how.” A recent survey the DH Leonard Consulting team conducted exploring the use of AI among grantmakers and grantseekers, reveals…
2026 Word of the Year for Grants
What do you think the “Grants Word of the Year” is for 2026? You thought I was going to say “AI,” didn’t you? Well, technically that would have been two words, but regardless, nope….