Grant Writing Simplified

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Today I'm talking to Linda Lysakowski about corporate fundraising. She's a brilliant resource and draws on decades of experience. If you're wondering how to get more help from businesses in your community, this is the perfect episode for you!

Brainstorm Your Network

Your board members, staff, fundraising committee, and volunteers know people. You never know the personal connections you have to people or corporations that are untapped within your circle until you dig into it.

It's important to remember that you don't have to only reach out to the big corporations because that's who you think is capable of donating to your cause. Think about the smaller or "average" businesses like a painting company or car washes. Smaller organizations often give to help others because they understand what that can do for someone else.

How To Begin Corporate Fundraising

The best thing to do is to get involved and build relationships first. After your team has brainstormed your connections, really interact with individuals in those corporations, whether it's a friend or relative, long-time business partner, or acquaintance at a networking event, and make sure they don't feel like a means to an end. They need to know you care about them as individuals and not just as a check.

Ask for advice from them regarding the best interests of your nonprofit. It shows respect and can help your nonprofit grow by learning new perspectives.

Your corporate connections can help you in more ways than just financially, but when you do ask for a donation, address how your nonprofit can serve that corporation specifically and help them see the mutual benefit.

Challenge Question:

Which strategy Linda shared are you going to begin implementing?

Meet Linda Lysakowski:

Linda is one of just over 100 professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive designation. In her thirty-plus years in the development field, she has managed capital campaigns, helped dozens of nonprofit organizations achieve their development goals, and has trained more than 50,000 professionals in Mexico, Canada, Egypt, Bermuda, and most of the fifty United States.

Linda is a graduate of Alvernia College in Reading, PA with majors in Banking and Finance; Communications; and Theology/Philosophy and is a candidate for a master's degree in Theological Studies at the University of San Diego.

Linda has received the Outstanding Fundraising Executive award from the Eastern PA, Las Vegas, and Sierra (NV) chapters of AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals). She has a full list of over 40 published books to her name. Learn more at www.lindalysakowski.com.

Connect with Linda:

• Linda's Website
• Email: [email protected]
• Available Courses

Resources:

• If you would like Lynda's Brainstorming Form, email her at [email protected]
• Mentoring Series - Grant Writing Simplified Podcast Episodes 26-31 by Teresa Huff

Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit?

If you need support in your journey to excellence as a grant writer, I'd like to invite you to join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. Go to teresahuff.com/vip and start learning today.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:

If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world.

If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you.

Connect with Teresa Huff:

Website: www.teresahuff.com

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

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• LinkedIn
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Meet me in...Delaware! Grab your tickets for my TEDx Talk on October 13, 2022!

Do Major Gifts Seem Initimidating?

A lot of people are super intimidated by fundraising, yet it's a big part of nonprofit work. You've heard me talk a lot about needing multiple sources of funding for your nonprofit. Grants alone won't do the trick. That's why I've brought in another expert for you.

In this episode I'm talking with Kevin Fitzpatrick from the One Visit Away Podcast about Major Gifts.

What action is going to help you learn that donor's major gift potential? Having one on one in-person conversations with them!

Kevin explains to us why the key to obtaining major gifts is to set times to meet in person with your donors.

Challenge Question:

Which donor of yours can you reach out to this week to set up a time to meet up with personally?

I'd love to hear how it goes! Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message. And if you need more support, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer already and let's get you moving!

If you enjoyed this episode, you can book a 1:1 strategy session with me at teresahuff.com/mentor. The world needs you out there making a difference!

Meet Kevin Fitzpatrick

Kevin is the founder of One Visit Away where he teaches others how to use interpersonal relationships to obtain larger monetary donations for nonprofits. He is also the host of the One Visit Away podcast which is the #1 rated Major Gift Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Kevin:

• One Visit Away - Podcast
• One Visit Away - Website
• Kevin Fitzpatrick - LinkedIn

Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:

If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world.

If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Born to Raise: What Makes a Great Fundraiser Great by Jerold Panas
• Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month

Connect with Teresa Huff:

Website: www.teresahuff.com

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

Social:

• LinkedIn Community
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Pinterest

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:

www.teresahuff.com/vip

Meet me in...Delaware! Grab your tickets for my TEDx Talk in October!

Remember Your Mission and Put In the Work

In this episode we talk with Katherine Kreuchauf about Lean Nonprofit Startups. What does that mean exactly? We learn that a successful nonprofit requires not only a heart for a cause, but thoughtful action, quick adjustments, and valuable investments. Katherine shares so many wonderful pieces of advice for how to focus on your mission and be successful in making a lasting impact. We cover:

• Should you start a nonprofit?
• The value of pivoting
• What it looks like to be a lean nonprofit
• Picking the right board members
• 5 skills a nonprofit needs

Challenge Question:

What's one tip from Kathy that you can begin implementing in your nonprofit this week? I'd love to hear it! Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message. And if you need more support, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer already and let's get you moving!

If you enjoyed this episode, you can book a 1:1 strategy session with me at teresahuff.com/mentor. The world needs you out there making a difference!

Meet Katherine Kreuchauf

An award winning professional in philanthropy, Katherine Kreuchauf focuses on supporting nonprofit and foundation leaders and continues her commitment to strengthening nonprofit boards, fundraising, and effective programming. Before forming OnPoint Philanthropic Consulting, she led The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation for 12 years. Prior to that she headed a local United Way for 11 years as well as a health-related nonprofit organization.

Connect with Katherine:

www.onpointphilanthropy.com - Check out the webinar on her Resources page

Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:

If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world.

If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Nonprofit Sustainability: Making Strategic Decisions for Financial Viability by Jeanne Bell
• BoardSource
• Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month

Connect with Teresa Huff:

Website: www.teresahuff.com

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

Social:

• LinkedIn Community
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Pinterest

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:

www.teresahuff.com/vip

Big Announcement for Q4!

In the last episode, I hinted that I've got some awesome things coming up this fall in Q4. 2022 is far from over, and I'm committing to some big steps this year!

I'm heading to Wilmington, Delaware, to give a TEDx talk in October! AND you're invited to join me live! Grab your tickets here and send me a message that you're coming. I'd love to have some friends in the seats.

How a Nonprofit Can Become Grant Ready

I often talk about the importance of grant readiness and how nonprofits need to have specific things in place before they apply for grants. You can learn more about this way back in Episode 6 where I walk you through some foundational pieces. This is so important that I created a free Grant Readiness Audit for you at teresahuff.com/grantready.

One of the big pieces of becoming grant ready is making sure you have several sources of funding in place. You can't live from grant to grant - that's not a sustainable funding strategy.

In Episode 34 I talked through a TON of different fundraising ideas - over 60! - to help trigger some creative thinking. Now this list is not intended to overwhelm you and your team! The last thing you want to do is go out and try to tackle all of them at once! Pick one, master it, reevaluate, and go from there.

Advice from the Experts

Because grants can't be the only answer to nonprofit funding, I've rounded up some experts to help you.

You'll want to bring your pen and notebook over the next few episodes!

I wanted to pop in today to give you a heads up about what's coming up the next few weeks. This would be a great time to go back and listen to the other episodes I mentioned, Episode 6 and 34, so you can come into the next couple of conversations with a bit of background. It's also a great time to be thinking through your upcoming fundraising strategy as we head into Q4 and start planning for next year.

Challenge Question:

What big steps are you commiting to so you can end 2022 strong?

If you need help, book a 1:1 strategy session with me at teresahuff.com/mentor. The world needs you out there making a difference!

Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message. And if you need more support, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer already and let's get you moving!

Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:

If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world.

If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game in 2022, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Resources Mentioned:

• Come to my live TEDx Talk in Wilmington, Delaware! Tickets are here
• Episode 6: Grant Readiness: How to Build the Foundation for Successful Grant Writing
• Episode 34: 60+ Fundraising Ideas and 9 Questions to Help You Choose
• Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month

Connect with Teresa Huff:

Website: www.teresahuff.com

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

Social:

• LinkedIn Community
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Pinterest

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Recognize How To Use Your Skillset To Start A Grant Writing Business

This week is an on-air strategy call, one of my favorite ways to coach grant writers! I'm chatting with Lori Smith, a former special education teacher like me. We have a lot in common and I understand the types of work she's been doing already.

In this episode we're talking about how Lori's skillset as a special ed teacher can transfer to grant writing. I encourage her to think about:

• What skills do you currently have that transfer to grant writing?
• Recognize the constraints in grant writing and nonprofit organizations
• Constraints are a good challenge to allow you to think more creatively and to help contain and define the work in grant writing
• How to maximize your impact as a grant writer
• Strengths beneficial in grant writing and nonprofits: writing, problem-solving, scheduling, flexibility and adaptability, positivity, compassion, patience
• Generate ideas easily and brainstorm

How Can You Get Started as a Grant Writer?

Lori and I cover several proactive steps she can do to make the transition into grant writing, such as:

1. Recognize what you already know and what resources are available to you.
2. Consider your network, both online and offline.
3. Leverage your connections in your community.
4. The best source of clients is word of mouth.
5. Your experience will draw clients in.

Listen in to hear more about Lori's story and see how you can apply the strategies to your grant writing career! Challenge Question:

What skillset do you have that would be helpful in grant writing or in a nonprofit? Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message. And if you need more support, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer already and let's get you moving!

If you enjoyed this episode, you can book a 1:1 strategy session with me at teresahuff.com/mentor. The world needs you out there making a difference!

Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:

If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world.

If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Resources Mentioned:

• NIO Summit: www.niosummit.com - Use the code ICTH22 to get $400 off your 2022 ticket!
• Episodes 43-36: FAST Focus Power Series
• Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month

Connect with Teresa Huff:

Website: www.teresahuff.com

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

Social:

• LinkedIn Community
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Pinterest

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:

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Two Grant Writing Pros Talk Shop

Today I'm excited to host my podcasting friend and grant writing coach Holly Rustick. Holly brings a wealth of experience from her longtime career in grant writing and consulting.

Holly and I talk about common mistakes we've seen over the years, struggles we've experienced, and several ways nonprofits can position themselves more competitively for grant funding.

Tips for Building Your Successful Grant Writing Business

In addition, we both understand the challenge of pricing your services and setting up your consulting business. We talk about:

• How to think through pricing your services as a grant writing consultant
• Factoring in expenses and profit margin
• Taking your experience into account
• Building confidence in your pricing
• Setting boundaries, saying yes, and saying no

Holly also has some great encouragement for new grant writers who are wondering if there's room at the table for you. Short answer: YES! Yes, there is plenty of room. She urges collaboration with others while finding your own unique approach.

Challenge Question:

What surprised you about this conversation? How will you incorporate our tips into your grant writing? I'd love to hear it! Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message. And if you need more support, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer already and let's get you moving!

If you enjoyed this episode, you can book a 1:1 strategy session with me at teresahuff.com/mentor. The world needs you out there making a difference!

Meet Holly Rustick

World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author Holly Rustick loves to coach others to enhance their grant writing and business skills. She coaches thousands of people every week through her top-ranking podcast, Grant Writing & Funding, books on grant writing, and via the Hub Haven on how to take actionable bite-sized steps in grant writing and entrepreneurship.

While teaching in Kuwait and then earning a Master's Degree in International Political Economy in Belgium, Holly saw the light of setting up a virtual-based business in grant writing back in the mid-2000s. Having secured millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations around the world throughout the past 16+ years, Holly has a mission to train other grant writers to create a multiplier effect in raising an exponential amount of money for nonprofits all over the world.

As an unapologetic feminist, Holly believes her work - whether it is securing funding to advance the mission of nonprofits, coaching a female entrepreneur to understand value-based pricing, or writing a rom-com novel that stars the heroine as a renegade – inspires women to radiate in their full potential.

To amplify this work, she is past-president of the Guam Women's Chamber of Commerce and currently sits on the Guam Business Advisory Task Force as an advisor to the first female governor of Guam. Holly lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella.

If you are interested in advancing your grant writing skills or transitioning into freelance grant writing, be sure to check out Holly's articles, books, and podcasts at www.grantwritingandfunding.com.

Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:

If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world.

If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Resources Mentioned:

• Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month

Connect with Teresa Huff:

Website: www.teresahuff.com

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

Social:

• LinkedIn Community
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Pinterest

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:

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Celebrate 100 Episodes with Me!

Today I'm thrilled to hit a big podcasting milestone - 100 episodes! Will you help me celebrate by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts? Together we can help others find the resources they need to change the world!

Want to Meet Up in Kansas City?

Join me at the NIO Summit on September 20-23, 2022, and use the code ICTH22 to get a whopping $400 off your ticket!! Sign up here and I'll see you there!

Top 10 Random Questions About My Grant Writing Career

A few weeks ago, I sat down and brainstormed a list of 10 random questions I thought you might enjoy hearing about. Then I promptly forgot about the list, so this episode gives you my off-the-cuff, unrehearsed answers!

I'll share things like:

1. Weirdest grant application I've written
2. Strangest client situation
3. Most random grant request
4. Biggest grant loss
5. The office supply I can't live without
6. What I like most about grant writing
7. The biggest plot twist in my grant writing journey
8. My favorite ways to unwind on an average day
9. A couple of things I despise most
10. Biggest lesson I've learned along the way

Challenge Question:

What's been the most valuable lesson so far in your career? I'd love to hear it! Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message. And if you need more support, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer and let's get you moving!

If you enjoyed this episode, you can book a 1:1 strategy session with me at teresahuff.com/mentor. The world needs you out there making a difference!

Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:

If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world.

If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Resources Mentioned:

• Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month

Connect with Teresa Huff:

Website: www.teresahuff.com

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

Social:

• LinkedIn Community
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Pinterest

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:

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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip.

How Can You Improve Your Grant Writing?

Sometimes the best answer to that question is to ask the obvious.

Oftentimes we think we're perfectly clear, but are we really?

The past few episodes we've been talking about the importance of clarity - in our work, our messaging, our communications, and especially our grant writing. That then becomes the catalyst for becoming more effective.

With a grant application, for example, ask yourself, "Is this clear enough that my mom could understand it?" If not, you might need to revisit how you're presenting the information.

Be Brave Enough to Ask Better Questions

If we ask ourselves better questions, we get better answers. Today I want to challenge you with 5 questions to dig down and help uncover important insights:

1. What are we doing well?
2. What's clear?
3. What's unclear?
4. What can be improved?
5. What are we afraid to ask/afraid to find out?

Then give yourself space to listen and look for connections.

Challenge Question:

What obvious questions do you need to ask?

If you need help asking the questions, book a 1:1 strategy session with me at teresahuff.com/mentor. The world needs you out there making a difference!

Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message. And if you need more support, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer already and let's get you moving!

Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:

If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world.

If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game in 2022, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 95: 5 Tips to Improve Your Grant Writing Clarity
• Episode 96: Strategy Call: Gaining Clarity for a Nonprofit's Next Steps
• Episode 97: Master of One: The Role of Excellence in Our Work
• Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month

Connect with Teresa Huff:

Website: www.teresahuff.com

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

Social:

• LinkedIn Community
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Pinterest

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:

www.teresahuff.com/vip

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip

Uncover Your Secret Strengths

With at least half of the population being introverts, either you are an introvert, or you'll interact with someone who is. No matter what, others won't be quite like us in how we think, feel, or communicate. And that's a good thing!

This topic has been a game changer for me in leaning into my grant writing career. That's why I'm excited to finally have the chance to talk about it with today's guest. The better we understand ourselves and how we work, relate, and rest effectively, the more we can build much more impactful and influential relationships with those around us.

Great strengths come from both introverts and extroverts. To maximize those, it's helpful to understand the unique needs. Each style is most effective when we can draw out those special attributes.

Since we don't always recognize when an ability is considered a gift, these conversations are important. That's why I invited David Hall on the show! He's full of insights and practical advice for leaning into our strengths.

David Hall, host of the podcast The Quiet and the Strong, Especially for Introverts, explores the world through the eyes of a fellow introvert. He discusses his journey to figuring out that he is an introvert and understanding introversion. By embracing these gifts and understanding them, we can learn to be good in our own skin.

Challenge Question:

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? How can you better lean into your natural strengths?

If you enjoyed this episode, you can book a 1:1 strategy session with me at teresahuff.com/mentor. The world needs you out there making a difference!

Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message. And if you need more support, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer already and let's get you moving!

Meet David Hall

David Hall, M.Ed., is the creator of QuietandStrong.com. He is an author, blogger, podcaster and speaker on a mission to help introverts discover their strengths and honor their needs.

David has also spent 20+ years working in higher education, and has given many workshops, trainings, and presentations on personality, strengths, and introversion/extroversion. His book, Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts, helps readers understand themselves and their introversion to be more successful in managing their time and productivity.

Listen to the full episode for a fascinating conversation about the needs, strengths, and thoughts of introverts. "We do come with natural gifts and abilities, and sometimes it's so natural…we don't recognize what a gift it is."

Connect with David:

• www.quietandstrong.com

• Instagram: @quiet_and_strong

• www.twitter.com/quietandstrong

Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:

If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world.

If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game in 2022, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Resources Mentioned:

• David Hall's book, Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts
• Clifton Strengthsfinder
• Myers-Briggs Test
• Love and Work by Marcus Buckingham
• Introvert Power by Laurie Helgoe
• Episode 95: 5 Tips to Improve Your Grant Writing Clarity
• Episode 96: Strategy Call: Gaining Clarity for a Nonprofit's Next Steps
• Episode 97: Master of One: The Role of Excellence in Our Work
• Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month

Connect with Teresa Huff:

Website: www.teresahuff.com

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

Social:

• LinkedIn Community
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Pinterest

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:

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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Clarity Is the Key to Unlock Mastery

The last couple of weeks we've been talking about the importance of clarity. Before we can be effective in our work, we must a) be clear ourselves, and then b) be able to clearly convey that to others.

Today's guest is on a journey to gain clarity so he can serve with excellence. You've heard me mention him several times on the show and I've often recommended his book Master of One. I'm honored to talk with Jordan Raynor, author, entrepreneur, and podcaster. He is passionate about the idea that our work matters for eternity, and he's on a journey to help others discover how they can best serve with purpose.

Jordan shares so much wisdom for doing our work with excellence, setting clear goals, and growing a team. He shares a wealth of experiences in the interview.

You'll find this interview inspiring and challenging to keep pursuing your path to mastery.

Pursuing Excellence Jordan shares some incredible nuggets. We cover:

• Mastering one thing well instead of spreading too thin across many things
• The importance of clarity
• When to pivot vs. when to persevere
• Setting goals and collecting data to help make decisions
• OKR = Objectives and Key Results goal-setting framework
• Challenges of growing a team
• Getting the right people in the right seats and the importance of having A+ talent on your team
• Advice for those looking for clarity and purpose in their work

I appreciate Jordan's encouragement and down to earth advice for finding clarity and focusing in on the right things. Challenge Question:

Jordan and I talked about several key areas in order to master our one thing well. Which one do you need to focus on the most right now?

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Meet Jordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (Mere Christians), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth.

In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush.

A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.

Connect with Jordan:

• Jordanraynor.com

• The Word Before Work - www.jordanraynor.com/twbw

• Instagram: @jordanraynor

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If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game in 2022, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Resources Mentioned:

• Jordan Raynor's books: The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create
• No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer
• The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday
• Quote: "The people on this planet who end up doing nothing are those who never realized they couldn't do everything." - Kevin DeYoung
• New Story Charity with Brett Hagler
• Episode 95: 5 Tips to Improve Your Grant Writing Clarity
• Episode 96: Strategy Call: Gaining Clarity for a Nonprofit's Next Steps
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