DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC

Guest post on our blog! Grant Writing Tips for Nonprofits: What You Need to Know Written by Wayne Elsey of Funds2Orgs 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 share with our community that reminds us of exactly that. Read the blog

FREE Mock Review Toolkit 2025 Feel confident hitting submit! Our mock review toolkit lets you simulate the review process with tools for internal scoring, a firm rubric when none is provided, and criteria to ensure a complete, strong grant application. Download it here https://buff.ly/2yJHKe1 #MockReview

Free Resource: Grant Research Guide 2025! Not every funder is the right fit—and that’s okay! Our Grant Research Guide 2025 helps you: ? Know when to say no ? Brainstorm funding opportunities ? Track non-fit funders for future reference ? Build a strategic grant calendar for your YES opportunities Stay organized, stay focused, and secure the right funding for your nonprofit! Download your free guide today: https://buff.ly/9m5NMxo

As grant writers, words are our superpower—we craft compelling narratives to move audiences to action. But recently, we stumbled upon a fascinating linguistic twist: The word “priority” didn’t always have a plural form! Before 1936, “priority” meant the top thing—not just one of many. Imagine how different strategizing and grant writing would be if that were still the case! When everything is a priority, nothing is. Crafting a focused, clear grant narrative means identifying the priority, not a laundry list of them. Should we bring back the singular use of priority? Comment below! ?? Read the full blog here: https://buff.ly/hPIB4lV #GrantWriting #GrantWords #GrantProfessional

For a higher level of successful results from grant research, organizations should strive for helping your team learn to agree on a "strategic no," or at least a "not now." This is a difficult muscle for some teams to develop, because of the constant, simultaneous push to secure additional funding to support the mission. In this session, we will share tactics and processes you can utilize in your team to build this ability within your organization. Learning Objectives: - Learn about what proactive grant seeking is - Learn how to use the variety of research tool options to help your colleagues make a go/no-go decision - Learn how to develop a strategic, manageable, annual grant-seeking plan - Learn how to help your team and organization feel comfortable with making "strategic no" decisions about funding opportunities Register for our upcoming Lunch and Learn on April 16th, 12:00pm ET https://buff.ly/UxrOAj4 #GrantWritingTraining #GrantOpportunities #GrantResearch #GrantFunding

Looking for Grant Writing Support? We’re excited to open up space for one new client in Q2! If grant writing feels overwhelming, our team is here to help take the stress out of the process—so you can focus on making an impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with us! Reach out today: https://buff.ly/kJBetrm

Happy International Grant Professionals Day! Today, we're celebrating the incredible dedication, passion, and hard work of grant professionals around the world — including our own team at DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services LLC! Elizabeth Archer, Julie Brown, Christa (Chilcote) Carroll, Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST, Laura A. Macaluso, and Maggie Perry Grant professionals are the unsung heroes behind countless missions, securing the funding that fuels life-changing programs and community impact. Whether researching opportunities, writing proposals, or managing grant awards — your work makes a difference every single day. Thank YOU for using your talents to help nonprofits thrive! Join us in celebrating the power of grant professionals! ?? #IGPD #GrantProfessionalsDay #NonprofitGrants #FundingImpact #ThankAGrantPro

Change is inevitable — but how we respond to change is what makes our nonprofits stronger and our missions more impactful. In our latest blog, we're exploring how grant professionals can tap into their inner superpowers — whether you're a connector, a dreamer, or a facilitator — to navigate change and drive greater impact for your organization. Your muscles for adapting to change are already there — it's time to put them to work! What's your grant-seeking superpower? Read the full blog here ?? https://buff.ly/3HmrHZ2 #NonprofitGrants #GrantWritingTips #StrongerThanYesterday #NonprofitImpact #IGPD