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Posts Published byMegan Martin, RSM, RPO
Manage the Data Visually: Using Scrum for Grant Reporting and Compliance
For many nonprofits, securing a grant is a moment of pure celebration, until the realities of complex compliance and reporting surface. Tracking deliverables, managing restricted funding, and collecting auditable metrics can place a heavy administrative…
Beyond the Application: How to Build Lasting Grantmaker Relationships
The Shift from Transactional to Transformational Grantmaker relationship management moves your organization away from “chasing the money” toward building a mutual partnership based on shared goals. Many organizations treat grants as simple financial transactions, but…
Stop Guessing and Start Winning: How to Build a Sustainable Grant Research Strategy
A sustainable grant-research strategy ensures that every funding pursuit advances your organization’s mission and long-term stability. Rather than reacting to every opportunity that appears, a thoughtful approach focuses on ensuring alignment between a funder’s priorities…
The FIVE Rs of Grant Writing
Grant funding can be the lifeblood of a mission-driven organization, but the process often feels opaque and overwhelming. It’s not just about filling out a form; it’s a strategic lifecycle that, when followed correctly, positions…
Why Grant Readiness is the Secret to Winning More Funding
Grant readiness is the single most important factor in determining how competitive your organization will be when applying for foundation or government grants. Although many organizations believe they are ready simply because they need the…
How to Build Your Grant Writing Style Guide
Good writing within any organization should not reflect any one individual’s personality, even though some days we want to add a little flair just for fun. All your organization’s writing needs a united identity, a…
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…
2025 Top Grant Writing Podcasts and Blogs
We’re so excited to announce the DH Leonard Consulting Grant Strategy Team’s 2025 Top Grant Writing Podcasts and Blogs to Follow. Our goal is to help nonprofits create incredible change in their communities. We…
Helping You Create SMART Objectives
At DH Leonard Consulting, we know that behind every successful grant proposal lies a clear and compelling plan. A cornerstone of that plan? Well-crafted SMART objectives. You must have them, we humbly recommend. We want…