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The Challenges of Growth

The last couple of weeks we've been talking about challenge questions to ask yourself and also some things to consider before you set any goals.

A recent Fast Company article by Simone Ahuja got me to thinking about these challenges. The article is called, "Rethinking constraints as a catalyst for innovation: Constraints force us to get crystal clear about the problem we're solving."

Making Creative Progress Instead of Roadblocks

Constraints can be frustrating, especially in the nonprofit world. They're all around us; we're often short on time, money, staff, and other resources. Grant writers run into a lack of information, communication barriers, and word limits galore!

However, constraints require us to adapt more quickly when we have to, as the last couple of years have shown us. Those confines force us to look for creative solutions.

Constraints bring us to a crossroads, a sort of crisis of decision. We can give up and walk away, give in to the status quo, or step up imperfectly and find a creative way to a better solution.

Listen in as I share 3 tips to reframe your constraints.

f you're ready to explore this further, 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 help you figure out how you can use your constraints to your advantage so you can help change your world.

Other Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode 16: Pro Grant Writing Tip: How to Write Tight
• Episode 63: Systems for Hire: Ways to Help Your Nonprofit Thrive
• Episode 73: 6 Challenge Questions to Help Plan Your Next Steps
• Episode 74: 3 Things You Must Ask Before You Set Another Goal

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What drives people to give? And what stops people from giving?

That's what Tim Kachuriak and his team at NextAfter have made their mission to discover.

They've put a nonprofit spin on behavioral science by turning the nonprofit donation landscape into their research lab, and it's fascinating.

Since fundraising is one of the biggest efforts in nonprofit work, I sat down with Tim to find out his top tips to help you optimize your fundraising.

Key Takeaways:

• How Tim learned to leverage his network and get comfortable talking to people
• Invite people to be a part of the cause
• How they run experiments, conduct mystery donor studies, and map the journey from the donor's perspective
• What motivates people to give
• Tactical and strategic tips for emails and creating your unique value proposition
• 4-part framework: Appeal, Exclusivity, Credibility, Clarity
• Speak the donor's language, not your organization-speak

Two Types of Research:

1. Forensic research - The team collects large amounts of data to look for patterns
2. Applied research - The live samples are treated as a lab to figure out what works

Related Resources:

• Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit
• The Brainy Business Podcast with Melina Palmer
• Book: Neuro Web Design: What Makes them Click?

Meet Tim Kachuriak: Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab and consulting firm that works with businesses, nonprofits, and NGOs to help them grow their resource capacity. A nonprofit thought leader, Kachuriak is the author of the book Optimize Your Fundraising, lead researcher and co-author of the Online Fundraising Scorecard, Why Should I Give to You? (The Nonprofit Value Proposition Index Study), and The Midlevel Donor Crisis. Kachuriak has trained organizations in fundraising optimization around the world and is a frequent speaker at international nonprofit conferences. Connect with Tim:

• Website: NextAfter
• Twitter: twitter.com/NextAfter

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.

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Happy New Year! This is the time of year when everyone is pushing for new goals, resolutions, a word of the year, or whatever version is your cup of tea.

I'm calling timeout.

Before you set another goal, you must step back and consider these three areas first. Lean into this part of the process; your goals (and your progress) will be much better for it!

Other Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode 14: Grant Writer Success Rates: Am I a bad grant writer if I don't win the grant?
• Episode 43: Grant Writer FAST Focus Power Series - Part 1: Do I Have What It Takes?
• Episode 73: 6 Challenge Questions to Help Plan Your Next Steps

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.

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www.teresahuff.com/gearup

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We Need Learning AND Action

The last couple of weeks we've been talking about the importance of both learning AND action. They really go hand in hand. I challenged you to do this in Episode 71, and last week in Episode 72 Courtney Vrablik of The Store was a great example of this.

At the end of the year I like to take some time to reflect and plan, although with people around the house, for me it often spills over into January. In Episode 18 I gave you 6 questions to help you reflect on your year and look at your priorities for the new year. You can also download that worksheet in my Freebie Vault at teresahuff.com/free.

6 Questions to Reflect & Plan

Go back and listen to Episode 18 after you're done here, but to quickly recap, those 6 questions were:

1. What went well this year?
2. What didn't go so well?
3. What was draining?
4. What was energizing?
5. What do I want to do (or be) less of?
6. What do I want to do (or be) more of?

6 Challenge Questions to Get You Thinking

Today, in addition to those 6 questions, I want to issue some challenge questions. These will give you some food for thought as you consider your next steps.

1. Was this a failure, or is it an opportunity to redirect my attention?
2. What's not being said? In other words, where do I need to step back and read between the lines?
3. What am I ignoring or overlooking?
4. Am I overthinking in proportion to the importance of this situation?
5. Is it time to learn, take action, or both?
6. Where do I need to challenge myself?

Take some time to sit with these and reflect. Maybe even journal some notes and ideas as you think through the questions. Your year will be better for it!

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Other Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode 18: Questions to Reflect & Plan + Free Download
• Episode 71: Success Leaves Clues: 2021 Nonprofit Book Roundup
• Episode 72: How The Store Is Changing the World with Love at the Core - Interview with Courtney Vrablik, Executive Director

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.

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Nonprofit Spotlight: The Store, Nashville, TN

It's been a while since we had a nonprofit spotlight on the show, so I've been saving this interview up for you to air during the holidays. And let me tell you, there is GOLD in here today, friends. Pure gold.

I first mentioned The Store back in Episode 51 when we talked about ways to build meaningful relationships in the community. The Store's social media presence is a great example of showering appreciation on supporters and partners.

Last week in Episode 71 we talked about how it's important to always be learning, but also taking ACTION.

Today's guest is a perfect example of that combination.

Courtney Vrablik is the Executive Director of The Store in Nashville, TN. A few years ago, Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley (yes, that's the country singer and the actress) volunteered with their kids at Unity Shoppe in Santa Barbara, California. That sparked their dream to address food insecurity in their own hometown of Nashville.

Courtney became the Executive Director just before the pandemic of 2020 hit, and what a time to step into a new role! She's such an incredible combination of tenacity, confidence, and humility.

Key Takeaways

This conversation is full of so many inspiring insights. Courtney shares about:

• Staying on top of her game and the ability to make decisions quickly
• Relying on her supportive board to advise and guide
• Importance of having a community of peers to build each other up, share resources, learn from each other's strengths
• Pooling resources with other organizations in the community
• Nashville's unique culture that contributes to the generosity
• Being open to areas where we need to grow, and also learning to trust our gut
• Courtney gets raw and real about her personal journey and how it's helped her better serve the community now
• The importance of going back to your mission when making decisions and determining your services
• Creative ways to share your nonprofit's story while maintaining dignity and privacy for clients
• Finding fun ways to lift the heaviness and still talk about the needs
• Being good stewards and building trust with donors
• Determining what success looks like for each client

"There are so many moving parts to our work that my go-to should never be to put the burden of proof and the burden of why we exist on the customer who's experiencing the greatest amount of need." This is one inspirational interview you won't want to miss! Meet Courtney Vrablik: Courtney Vrablik is the Executive Director of The Store in Nashville, TN. The Store is the result of a dream Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley had to address food insecurity in their hometown after their experiences volunteering at Unity Shoppe in Santa Barbara. With a mission that focuses on dignity, The Store provides free groceries to qualifying families and individuals who are seeking self-sufficiency and opportunities to break cycles of poverty. As a single mother who has navigated SNAP and WIC programs in the past, Courtney has a deep desire to assist others through such difficult times in a way that makes them feel seen and respected. Connect with Courtney and The Store:

• www.thestore.org
• Instagram: @TheStoreNashville
• Facebook: The Store Nashville

Other Episodes Mentioned:

• Mentoring Series: Episodes 26 - 31
• Episode 51: Six Meaningful Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build Relationships with Grant Funders
• Nonprofit Storytelling Series: Episodes 58 - 60
• Episode 71: Success Leaves Clues: 2021 Nonprofit Book Roundup

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.

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Always Be Learning "Success leaves clues." The first time I heard that statement was from Dr. Johnathan Kraus in Episode 27. Then David Jasse made the same point in Episode 59. I thought I'd better sit up and pay attention. Learning Is Vital, But We Can't Stay There We can't get stuck in learning mode alone. We also need to take ACTION. This is a big part of the Fast Track to Grant Writer VIP Program. Sure, we have plenty of supportive community and accountability, but the lessons are strategically designed for those who are ready to take serious action. After going through the first few modules, the Fast Track to Grant Writer students are taking action - having conversations with prospective clients, setting up meetings, and figuring out their services. They already have a solid understanding of what types of services they can offer nonprofits - plus a group to support them and share ideas. They've learned the importance of both learning AND action. 2021 Nonprofit Book Roundup I enjoy learning from others too; that's why I always ask my guests to share a resource that's been especially helpful to them. Here we go - the latest book roundup for 2021:

1. Asking: A 59-Minute Guide to Everything Board Members, Volunteers, and Staff Must Know to Secure the Gift - Jerold Panas Dr. Jonathan Kraus (Ep 27)
2. When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself - Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert Rodney Olsen (Ep 48)
3. The Ambassador's Journey: A Parable about Nonprofit Board Leadership - by Brian Brandt and Ashley Kutach Brian Brandt (Ep 57)
4. The Go-Giver - by John David Mann & Bob Burg Alesha Mathis (Ep 67)
5. I HAVE MY 501(C)3! NOW WHAT?!?: Your Blueprint to Starting Your Nonprofit Without Being the Sole Funder by Alesha Mathis
6. The Givers - by David Callahan Shannon McCracken (Ep 70)
7. Willpower Doesn't Work - by Benjamin Hardy
8. Master of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to Do - by Jordan Raynor
9. A Million Little Ways: Uncover the Art You Were Made to Live - by Emily P. Freeman

Other Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode 32: What It Means to Change the World + Celebrating 6 Months of Podcasting
• Episode 27: Keys to Success as a Nonprofit Leader: Interview with Dr. Johnathan Kraus, Love Never Fails International
• Episode 48: Riding Coast to Coast for a Cause: Rodney Olsen, Compassion Australia
• Episode 57: From Board Members to Ambassadors: Nurturing Nonprofit Leadership
• Episode 67: 9 Steps for Getting a New Nonprofit off the Ground: Interview with Alesha Mathis, Nonprofit Founder's Club
• Episode 70: Nonprofit Giving Trends From the Last Two Years and 2022 Forecasting: Interview with Shannon McCracken, The Nonprofit Alliance

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.

Connect with Teresa Huff:

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What's Happening in Nonprofit Giving Trends? The last couple of years have been full of unexpected circumstances. Are you wondering what's going to happen with fundraising as we wrap up 2021? That's what we're discussing today, along with some challenge questions to consider as we head into 2022. Why the Conversation Is Important I invited Shannon McCracken, CEO and Founder of The Nonprofit Alliance, to join me in this episode. Shannon has a good pulse on the latest trends, fundraising best practices, and key elements of nonprofit work that we can't ignore. If you're involved with nonprofit fundraising in any capacity, you need to listen in as we discuss:

• Giving trends over the past 2 years (2020-2021)
• What that means going into 2022
• Acknowledging the importance of mental health and reducing the stress on development team members
• How teams can collaborate to support each other during hectic seasons of unknowns
• Paying attention to donor FAQs and noticing where you can set up better systems
• Staying connected and feeding off of each other's energy
• The impact of fiscal year vs. calendar year
• Making diversity conversations a normal part of decisionmaking
• Challenge questions to consider

I invite you to listen as Shannon and I analyze the state of nonprofit trends and how that will inform decisionmaking moving forward. Meet Shannon McCracken Shannon McCracken is CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA), a membership association that launched in 2018 with unprecedented support and momentum to promote, protect, and strengthen the nonprofit sector. Prior to her role with TNPA, Shannon spent two years as Charity Navigator's Chief Development Officer, facilitating communication with nonprofit organizations and dramatically increasing resources to ensure successful implementation of a new strategic plan. She now serves on Charity Navigator's board of directors. Previously Shannon spent 17 years with Special Olympics International, most recently as Vice President of Donor Development, building and managing a collaborative individual fundraising program on behalf of the global HQ and North American chapters. Shannon served as the DMA Nonprofit Federation Advisory Council Chair and Chair of the Ethics Committee. Shannon is a Certified Association Executive and holds a master's degree in Nonprofit and Association Management. Connect with Shannon McCracken and The Nonprofit Alliance:

• LinkedIn: Shannon McCracken
• LinkedIn: The Nonprofit Alliance
• The Nonprofit Alliance upcoming events

Related Resources:

• Episode 24 - How to Prevent Nonprofit Decision Fatigue
• Episode 62 - Pro Tips to Step Up Your Nonprofit Grant Strategy with Systems: Interview with Gauri Manglik, CEO of Instrumentl
• Episode 63 - Systems for Hire: Ways to Help Your Nonprofit Thrive
• Book: The Givers: Money, Power, and Philanthropy in a New Gilded Age by David Callahan
• Book: Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership: Because the World Is Counting on You by Joan Garry
• The Nonprofit Alliance Resources tab - Job board, 2022 conference, and holiday calendar
• 2022 Faith and Fundraising Conference in Milwaukee, WI

And a quick shoutout to our friends at Instrumentl for sponsoring today's show. Remember, if you need a hand with your grant searches and ongoing tracking, go check out Instrumentl's free trial at teresahuff.com/Instrumentl and get $50 off your first month with the code GWSPOD.

Connect with Teresa Huff:

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

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Nonprofits, Gear Up For Grants with this free audio workshop:

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Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Back by Popular Demand: Grant Writer Strategy Call Today's episode is another grant writer strategy call. This one is unique because I'm chatting with Diego Reeb, one of the VIP Fast Track to Grant Writer Alumni! We first met Diego back in Episode 30 when he was finishing up the program. He completed the Fast Track to Grant Writer in early 2021. At the time, he was working part time for a nonprofit and needed support with taking his grant writing skills to the next level. Now as he's nearing the end of his Master's program and looking at graduation in 2022, he's ready to start mapping out a plan for how to be a grant writing consultant. That's what our conversation today is focused on. Discussion on How to Be a Grant Writing Consultant:

• How to position yourself to convey your value and experience
• Getting specific about the type of clients you want to work with
• How to frame your services and requests for better word of mouth referrals
• Ways to showcase your expertise when you're good at writing - even without a website
• Where to focus your efforts when there's so much you COULD be doing

Meet Diego Reeb Diego Reeb is a Social Impact Consultant for Future Focus Global and a Grant Manager for Community Access Naperville. He collaborates with clients to create the transformation they want to manifest in the world. He helps with grant research, proposal drafting, strategic planning, process and workflow analysis, and program development. Diego will complete his Master's Degree in Social Work in the spring of 2022. How Do We Start?

As you can hear from working with Diego, this is exactly what I help my clients with every day. I want you to be a good steward of your money, and I want to help you create a solid future to carry out your nonprofit vision. Let's develop a smart, strategic approach to your nonprofit or freelance grant writing.

If you know you're ready to take your nonprofit or grant writing career to the next level in a way that helps you carry out your mission without burning out, I want to invite you to work with me. Nonprofits can go to teresahuff.com/apply where you can fill out my application form and see if we're a good fit to work together. Grant writers can sign up at teresahuff.com/vip and start on the Fast Track to Grant Writer right away.

Let me know - what challenges do you have with sorting out your next steps? What takeaways did you find in this episode? Connect with me over in the Grant Writing Simplified Linkedin community and let's continue the conversation.

Other Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode 30 - Why I Became a Nonprofit Grant Writer: Creating a Ripple Effect
• Episode 40 - Questions to Consider Before Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant
• Episode 53 - Business Building: Tips for Grant Writer Consulting Contracts
• Episode 54 - Business Building: LinkedIn Profile Tips for Success

And a quick shoutout to our friends at Instrumentl for sponsoring today's show. Remember, if you need a hand with your grant searches and ongoing tracking, go check out Instrumentl's free trial at teresahuff.com/Instrumentl and get $50 off your first month with the code GWSPOD.

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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Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:

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Nonprofits, Gear Up For Grants with this free audio workshop:

www.teresahuff.com/gearup

Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Special Holiday Note: Support a Ministry-Based Business AND a Nonprofit Back in Episode 41, I introduced you to the talented Kari Bartkus of Love Does That. She shared her thought process behind starting a ministry-based business instead of a nonprofit. This Thanksgiving, instead of running a Black Friday sale, Kari is hosting more of a Black Friday giveback. She's donating a portion of all November sales to a local nonprofit in her community. Check out her beautiful encouraging resources at lovedoesthat.org. What Is the Seasonality of Grants?

Most new grant writers and nonprofits don't realize that grants are typically seasonal. I sure didn't know that until I got into it! Fortunately my mentor explained this to me early on.

Grant application deadlines tend to be especially busy early in the year throughout the spring season. This is particularly true for federal grants, although foundations can be the same way.

Because of that, "grant season" (as it's known in professional circles) can get pretty hectic. If you aren't prepared and learn to pace yourself, you can end up exhausted and burned out.

How Do I Prepare for Grant Season?

The fall and winter seasons are the perfect time of year to be learning, planning, and offering other types of services to bring in a consistent income. As you're thinking through your ideal situation, consider:

1. What is your ideal workload?
2. What can you be learning and planning this time of year? (HINT: It's a perfect time to learn grant writing and map out your plan for next year!)
3. How can you work ahead and prepare for grant season?

How Do We Start?

This is exactly what I help my clients with every day. I want you to be a good steward of your money, and I want to help you create a solid future to carry out your nonprofit vision. Let's develop a smart, strategic approach to your nonprofit or freelance grant writing.

If you know you're ready to take your nonprofit or grant writing career to the next level in a way that helps you carry out your mission without burning out, I want to invite you to work with me. Nonprofits can go to teresahuff.com/apply where you can fill out my application form and see if we're a good fit to work together. Grant writers can sign up at teresahuff.com/vip and start on the Fast Track to Grant Writer right away.

Let me know - have you faced the challenges of getting a new nonprofit (or your new grant writing business) off the ground? Connect with me over in the Grant Writing Simplified Linkedin community and let's continue the conversation.

Other Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 41: Serving Others Through a Ministry-Based Business
• Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?

And a quick shoutout to our friends at Instrumentl for sponsoring today's show. Remember, if you need a hand with your grant searches and ongoing tracking, go check out Instrumentl's free trial at teresahuff.com/Instrumentl and get $50 off your first month with the code GWSPOD.

Connect with Teresa Huff:

Website: www.teresahuff.com

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

Social:

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• LinkedIn
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• Pinterest

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:

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Nonprofits, Gear Up For Grants with this free audio workshop:

www.teresahuff.com/gearup

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip. What's a New Nonprofit to Do? A couple of weeks ago we talked about the 3 things you must have in order to get started as a freelance grant writer. Today we're going to look at the other side of the equation - how to get started as a new nonprofit. 9 Steps to Starting a New Nonprofit Fundraising expert Alesha Mathis and I sat down to dive deep into the steps a new nonprofit needs to take in order to build a solid, lasting framework. We discuss great tips for:

• Mapping out your overall plan,
• Growing your board,
• Developing a budget,
• Getting your internal framework in order, and
• Fundraising step by step.

Whether you're a new nonprofit or a grant writer, you'll want to take notes because these key steps will help you understand the core foundations of building a sustainable nonprofit.

Meet Alesha Mathis

Alesha helps passionate Founders build a nonprofit where they aren't the sole funder through her Build a Nonprofit Framework.

She also teaches people who want to learn fundraising how to professionally and ethically raise millions through her Fundraising Framework.

Alesha has been in nonprofit work as an employee, contractor, teacher, and mentor for almost 15 years. She fell in love with fundraising working for a larger nonprofit several years ago.

Alesha believes people passionate about nonprofit work feel a calling to their work and cause. She is no different. Nonprofit work connects us and gives us a deep purpose in ways that no other work can.

Connect with Alesha:

• Website: www.mathisnps.com
• Nonprofit Founder's Club Facebook Group
• Mathis Nonprofit Services Facebook Page
• Nonprofit Founder's Club: A place to find free information and implement what you need through Nonprofit Founder's Society
• Podcast: Nonprofit Founder's Club

How Do We Start?

If this is resonating with you, this is exactly what I help my clients with every day. I want you to be a good steward of your money, and I want to help you create a solid future to carry out your nonprofit vision. Let's move beyond "Just Get Grants" Syndrome and help you have a smart, strategic approach to your nonprofit or freelance grant writing.

If you know you're ready to take your nonprofit or grant writing career to the next level in a way that helps you carry out your mission without burning out, I want to invite you to work with me. Nonprofits can go to teresahuff.com/apply where you can fill out my application form and see if we're a good fit to work together. Grant writers can sign up at teresahuff.com/vip and start on the Fast Track to Grant Writer right away.

Let me know - have you faced the challenges of getting a new nonprofit (or your new grant writing business) off the ground? Connect with me over in the Grant Writing Simplified Linkedin community and let's continue the conversation.

Other Helpful Resources

• Episode 6: How to Build the Foundation for Successful Grant Writing
• Episode 22: Preparation for Grant Writing: 6 Things Your Nonprofit Should Have on Hand
• Episode 33: How to Find First-Time Donors for Your Nonprofit
• Book: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg

And a quick shoutout to our friends at Instrumentl for sponsoring today's show. Remember, if you need a hand with your grant searches and ongoing tracking, go check out Instrumentl's free trial at teresahuff.com/Instrumentl and get $50 off your first month with the code GWSPOD.

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
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• Pinterest

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:

www.teresahuff.com/vip

Nonprofits, Gear Up For Grants with this free audio workshop:

www.teresahuff.com/gearup