You have probably heard what we have heard. We have seen lists of words leaked from certain federal organizations disallowing the use of certain words in certain documents, within certain organizations, and in certain circumstances…
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Balancing Innovation & Integrity: AI in Grant Writing
Our team at DH Leonard Consulting is always trying to think of new ways to “Don’t Let Grants Stress You Out,” whether you are a grant-writing client, a grant-training participant, or a broader member of…
Grant Objectives vs. Outcomes: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Grant writers need to master the difference between objectives and outcomes — because grant applications almost always require both, and confusing the two can weaken your proposal. Do not despair. Our writing team is…
Navigating the Uncertainty and Stress of Federal Grants 2025
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 ever to plan…
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…
Exploring Grant-Related Words, Installment #1
As grant writers, we strategize how to use powerful words. That skill is our superpower. We weave evocative, compelling narratives in an effort to move our audiences to action. Naturally, we find words and wording…
Grant Professionals are Superheroes
If I know one thing deep in my gut as a grant professional and business owner, it is that change is inevitable. It might sound cheesy (my teenagers love to call out my cheesy…
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…
Grammar Kerfuffles: Using “not only…but also” construction
Grammar Kerfuffles: Third Installment (View the other installments here) As I edit drafts of our grant narratives, I enjoy seeing effective use of the “not only…but also” construction from time to time. “Not…