“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward Isn’t that the truth?? This quote hits me very hard and reminds me that…
Grant writing is not easy; it’s not *just* about finding a grant, writing, submitting, and then repeating. Rather, the grants profession is very competitive. While there are many funders supporting a wide variety of fields…
Welcome to Day 16 of the 30-Day Grant Readiness Challenge! We often think of grant prospect research as a deep dive into tax forms and IRS 990s. But in today’s digital world, a funder’s…
Welcome to Day 14 of the 30-Day Grant Readiness Challenge! Establishing a fulfilling relationship with your funder is a major step toward long-term success. At its core, this is about trust-based philanthropy. Funder trust is…
Can you believe that $600 billion is awarded each year in federal grants?? The new OMB Uniform Guidance Administrative Requirements place tremendous emphasis on grantee internal controls. So, what are they? Why should you care? How do…
**Note from Diane: I am excited to welcome Jasmine Markanday as an author and subcontractor for the DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services team. She is a grant budget guru! Planning is an…
