We were thrilled to be a part of the 2025 Nonprofit Storytelling Conference in San Diego this November! Not only did our President, Diane Leonard, present—but also, inspiration was wildly abundant. Lots of folks who…
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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…
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…
“You Can’t Say That”
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…
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…
4 Ways Effective Grant Management Impacts Nonprofit Finances
Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. It’s why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com…
Grammar Kerfuffles Active Voice vs. Passive Voice in Grant Writing
Welcome to “Grammar Kerfuffles,” a blog series from DH Leonard Consulting that you will see here on the semi-regular. We will explore fun grammar insights that elevate the power of the written word in grant…
Grant Decision Making. How do you choose which grants to chase?
Guest post by: Jeff Bauknecht | Grants Manager | The Museum of Flight Who decides which grants to pursue or to let pass by? Who determines which projects will receive grant-funded support? As grant…