When you saw this blog title, did possible words come to mind? Do you have a mental list of particular words that you are a little tired of using in grant writing? As we grant…
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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…
Multi-Factor Systems Causing Inefficiencies Added Stress in Grant-Seeking Processes
I have started to count… …Not how many awards we have won this year, or how many dollars have been secured (we already count those all the time). …Not how many days in advance of…
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…
Beyond Rejection: The Untapped Potential of Feedback from Your AWARDED Grants
In the world of nonprofits, a grant denial often triggers a familiar routine: a deep breath, a review of the application, and an email to the grantmaker requesting feedback. We’re taught to learn from our…
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….
Multitasking – Exploring Grant-Related Words, Installment #2
As grant professionals/grant writers, we strategize how to use powerful words. That skill is our superpower. This blog series allows us the joy of examining our favorite words and lamenting our not-so-favorite words. Join us…
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…