Grant Writing Simplified

Grant Writing Simplified

By Teresa HuffBusinessEntrepreneurshipNon-Profit
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Grant Writing Simplified episodes

  • 6: Grant Readiness: Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Grants? How to Build the Foundation for Successful Grant Writing + Bonus Grant Readiness Checkup Infographic
    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 nearly as effective.

    Let's talk about how to prepare for grants in the first place so you'll be ready to actually write the grant and have a better chance of success.

    Grab the quick Grant Readiness Checkup at www.teresahuff.com/checkup.

    If you are a non-profit or a freelance writer and aren't sure where to start, book a strategy session and let's get things in order. We'll map it out so you can finish 2020 strong and hit the ground running in 2021.

    Connect with Teresa:

    Website: www.teresahuff.com

    Grant Writing Courses: www.teresahuff.com/learn

    Book a Strategy Session: www.teresahuff.com/strategy

    Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?

    Social: LinkedIn

    11 min
  • 5: Grant Writer Strategy Session: Is Grant Writing My Next Right Step?
    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 several aspects of grant writing strategy on the call:

    • Her background, education, and work experience
    • The opportunities in her community and potential partners
    • The areas of need she's particularly passionate about
    • How her skills so far are good preparation for grant writing
    • Her next steps and a clear plan to move forward

    Listen in and see if it sparks some ideas for your next right step. If it does, head to www.teresahuff.com/strategy and book your own session. Let's get you out there and change the world.

    In a grant writing strategy call like this, we can map out topics like:

    • How do I get started in grant writing?
    • Where do I find clients?
    • How do I tell people I'm looking for grant writing work?
    • Should I be an independent consultant or look for a grant writing job?

    And lots more. Hit me up if grant writing is one of those ideas that keeps pulling on you and I'll help you sort it out. We need you to help make an impact!

    About Lisa:

    Lisa Ortman is an educational equity advocate, family engagement specialist, and mom to 3 boys. She has a Bachelor's in forestry and a Master's in education. After 10 years in the wine industry, she decided it was time to find work where she can give back to the community. That's when she started working in education and the ESL population.

    As someone who actually enjoyed writing her Master's thesis, I can sense a fellow grant writer at heart! Lisa has such a heart for serving in her community. I can't wait to see how she uses her skills to move forward!

    Connect with Teresa:

    Website: www.teresahuff.com

    Grant Writing Courses: www.teresahuff.com/learn

    Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?

    Social: LinkedIn

    29 min
  • 4: Lessons I Learned from 15 Years of Grant Writing + Bonus Download
    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 want to! That's why I feel strongly about mentoring others. Together we can create a much bigger ripple effect.

    Ready for deeper support in building your grant writing business or your nonprofit's plan of action? I'm here to help. Book a session at www.teresahuff.com/strategy.

    Let's start this journey and change the world together!

    Connect with Teresa:

    Website: www.teresahuff.com

    Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?

    Social: LinkedIn

    11 min
  • 3: Grant Writing Q&A: Why is it called grant writing? | Which nonprofit should I help? | Is there room for more grant writers? | How long does it take to write a grant?
    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 much time does it take to write a grant?

    Join me today as we unpack these questions!

    I also want to encourage you to consider how your background can relate to grant writing. If you're considering a career in grant writing, head over and take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" at www.teresahuff.com/quiz.

    Ready for deeper support in building your grant writing business or your nonprofit's plan of action? I'm here to help. Book a session at www.teresahuff.com/strategy.

    Let's start this journey and change the world together!

    Connect with Teresa:

    Website: www.teresahuff.com

    Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?

    Social: LinkedIn

    11 min
  • 2: What Is a Grant? (and What It's Not)
    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. Join me on the show!

    If you're considering a career in grant writing, head over and take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" at www.teresahuff.com/quiz.

    Connect with Teresa:

    Website: www.teresahuff.com

    Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?

    Social: LinkedIn

    7 min
  • 1: Introducing the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast: My Journey from Special Ed Teacher to Grant Writer
    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 break it down for you into practical takeaways to help you understand the purpose and strategies behind successful grant writing.

    Today I'll share my grant writing journey with you and explain how I transitioned from special ed teacher into a grant writer and nonprofit consultant.

    I also want to encourage you to consider how your background can relate to grant writing. If you're considering a career in grant writing, head over and take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" at www.teresahuff.com/quiz.

    Let's start this journey and change the world together!

    Connect with Teresa:

    Website: www.teresahuff.com

    Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?

    Social: LinkedIn

    8 min

About Grant Writing Simplified

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The world needs you to step forward as a grant writer and lead with confidence. I'll teach you how. Welcome to the Grant Writing Simplified podcast where you'll learn how to scale your income AND impact through grant writing and nonprofit consulting.