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…
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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….
Part 1: Behind the Curtain: What We Learned from Playing the Role of Reviewer
Ever wonder what goes on in the minds of grant reviewers? We tend to crave that kind of insight, right? Our team recently had the invaluable experience of serving as volunteer reviewers for grant applications…
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…
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…
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…
Grant Writing Tips for Nonprofits: What You Need to Know
Note from Diane: It is important to remember your best practices in times of change. Those best practices are the foundation of a successful and sustainable grant-seeking strategy. Thrilled to have a guest post to…
Top Read Blogs of 2024
A fresh year has our team collecting and reflecting on 2024 data, which leads us to want to share the top 6 blogs that YOU, our incredible reader, have chosen as our top-read blogs of…
Funder Cultivation & Stewardship
Question: Hello! I’m a grant writer/consultant who has been working with a client who lacks skills in funder cultivation and stewardship, and it’s really hindering them building a strong grants program. There are several large,…