Grant Writing Simplified

My friends, today's episode is jam-packed with all kinds of grant writing goods. I'm chatting with the talented Brandi VanAntwerp , Grant Administrator of CoxHealth Foundation in Springfield, Missouri. Brandi provides grant writing and management for 6 hospitals, 83+ clinics, and Cox College. We cover all kinds of grant writing advice, including: The value of mentors in growing your grant writing...

Welcome to Episode 20! I talk with a lot of new grant writer s and nonprofits that are really nervous about starting out with grants. Even if you're new, you can do this. We ALL have to start somewhere! There are so many factors that go into a grant decision. Today I'll talk through those and then share one specific way you can increase your chances of winning the grant. Grant Funder Call Script T...

Everything seems to be moving online these days, including nonprofit meetings, training, and events. That's why I've invited Heather Burright of Skill Masters Market on the show. She's an expert on all things training, onboarding, and people strategies - the "fun side of HR," as she calls it. Listen in for some awesome tips to maximize your virtual training and get the best results for your organi...

Hi friends! As we're nearing the end of 2020, I want to take a few minutes to reflect on the past year and look ahead to next year. Whether you're a grant writer or a nonprofit leader, it's good to take some time away from technology to think through these. You can print out the quick download in the Freebie Vault at www.teresahuff.com/free .  Questions to Reflect and Plan First, we're talking abo...

Hi friends! The last few weeks we've talked about a lot of grant writing skills and nonprofit strategies. Today I want to shift gears a little bit and address more of the business and personal side of things. And, along those lines, If you are ready to invest in your future - and ultimately, leave a legacy for the community around you - then don't wait to sign up for the pilot program, Fast Track...

One Practical Step to Improve Your Writing Hey friends! I've heard from a lot of you lately at different stages of your grant writing journey. The one thing I keep hearing over and over is, " Where do I start ?" There are lots of places you COULD start, and that's where we often get paralyzed.  This podcast is called Grant Writing Simplified for a reason. We're looking at various aspects of grant...

Today I'm interviewing my friend and fellow grant writer Kathy Hoeck who has written grants for over a decade.  I invited Kathy on the show because she works with several international nonprofits, but as you'll see, we also get into a LOT of great strategy and tips as we talk shop today. Grab a pen and notebook because there are so many good takeaways in today's episode! Kathy owns KLH Grant Servi...

The #1 question I hear from new grant writers is, "But how do I start?" Funny thing is, they're still asking this even after they've learned some of the basics of grant writing.  They aren't sure if they have what it takes. They don't know how to approach prospective clients. They don't know what services to offer.  I've even had grant writers say to me, "Nonprofits want a grant writer with experi...

Wow, you guys, today's episode is a nonprofit spotlight and their work is SO impactful. Not only that, but you'll hear some innovative ways they're funding the nonprofit by creating fair trade, living wage jobs.   Join the VIP Pilot Program: Fast Track to Grant Writer Before we dive in, I want to let you know about a new opportunity for those of you ready to get serious about your grant writing ca...

I hope you came ready to learn today because we have another grant writer strategy session, and this is packed full of good stuff. If you are thinking about grant writing, or if you are a grant writer and you just don't know how to move forward, this is the episode for you. Pay attention and be ready to take notes because we cover so much in this - everything from imposter syndrome to how to find...

People often ask me about grant writing, but they aren't sure if they would be any good at it. You can take the quiz to help you figure out, but today I want to talk through some of the important characteristics that are ideal for a grant writer. These grant writing skills fall into three main categories: Hard skills - like research and writing Interpersonal skills - like communication and playing...

Now and then I like to do a quick Q&A episode with questions I often hear about grant writing. Today's question: How long does it take to actually get the grant funding after you submit the application? The short answer is that it'll probably take much longer than you'd like. Truth: Sometimes waiting is the hardest part! Listen in as I explain funder timelines, the range of time you can expect, an...

You know how I'm always throwing out grant writing advice like, "Follow the guidelines!" or "Don't miss a deadline!" Well, today you don't just have to take my word for it. I'm interviewing a grant maker so you can hear from someone on the other side of the desk what grant funders really want.  I'm talking with Mindy Honey from the Skaggs Foundation in Branson, MO. As Director of Community Relatio...

Today I'm doing a quick Q&A episode for you on grant application guidelines. Next week's episode is such a good interview with a grant funder, so be sure to come back for Episode 9 to catch that. In preparation for that episode,  I want to address a question I often hear: Why do grant funder guidelines vary so much from one foundation to the next? Short answer: Because it's their money so they get...

If you work in the nonprofit world in any capacity, you need to know about this resource. This could benefit so many nonprofits, but most don't even know it exists. I'm talking about the Google Ad Grant. This gives registered nonprofits a $10,000/month advertising credit to use for Google ads .  I've brought in an expert today to share the ins and outs of this resource. Grant Hensel is the CEO of...

Today's episode is going to lay the groundwork for preparing a non-profit for grants. Many people want to jump right into grant writing. They think, "Just send the money 'cause we need it now!" Let me challenge you to a different approach. We're going to take a few steps back and talk about preparation. Is the nonprofit ready for grants? If not, you won't get very far and your efforts won't be nea...

I'm excited to share this grant writing strategy call with Lisa Ortman. Her background is so unique! (Hint: Her undergrad degree is in forestry.) Lisa reached out to me wondering if grant writing might be her next right step, so we met for a strategy session and worked out an action plan. I think she even surprised herself with how relevant her skills and education are to grant writing! We discuss...

Today I want to share with you some important lessons I've learned over the last 15 years of being a grant writer.  The journey hasn't been linear, but I've learned from every step. I'll talk about four key areas: Skill  Implementation Mindset Success To download the full PDF guide, go to www.teresahuff.com/lessonslearned . I can't write ALL the grants for ALL the great causes out there. Nor would...

I get all kinds of questions about grant writing, from simple to complex. Today I'm going to discuss a few of the most common questions. We'll get back to the basics as we talk about: Why is it called grant writing when it should be called filling out a grant application? How do I figure out which organization to get involved with? Is there still opportunity out there for more grant writers? How m...

Today I'm going to start with the basics of grant writing so you understand what I'm even referring to in the first place. Grants are a process of applying for funding to be used for a specific cause. The grants I work with are typically given to 501c3 nonprofits, schools, or government agencies such as a health department or library. We'll talk about what a grant is NOT and also what a grant IS....

Introducing the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast where I'm stepping up to help freelancers and nonprofit leaders maximize their impact and change the world. Grant writing is one of those "mystery fields" that everyone kind of knows about, but no one seems to really know WHAT it really is other than a way to get money for free. As you can guess, there's a lot more to it than that.  I'm here to brea...