Inside The Grant Podcast

By Meredith Noble, Alex LustigBusiness Education How To Courses Careers

Inside The Grant Podcast episodes

May 22 This 1 Skill Will Change Every Room You Walk Into
In a world often filled with noise and a shortage of trust, mastering persuasive communication is a vital skill. This video explains how effective communication goes beyond being loud or overtly confident, focusing instead on clarity and understanding. Learn practical communication tips to improve communication, helping you to speak confidently and connect with others more authentically. 🦄 EPISODE CREDITS:
Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig
Audio Edit by: Ana Castro
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- Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
- Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
- Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
2 min
May 20 How to know if your organization is ready for grants
So you scored your 501c3 status and thought grants would start falling from the sky, but instead, the rejection emails just keep rolling in. Meredith walks you through the real talk on what it takes to go from "barely hanging on" to having the confidence (and paperwork!) funders can’t ignore. If you want to know the exact steps to turn your scrappy nonprofit into a grant-winning machine, stick around—these hacks might just be your secret weapon! 🚀 EPISODE CREDITS:
Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig
Audio Edit by: Ana Castro
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- Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
- Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
- Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
8 min
May 15 Give me 58 Seconds and I'll show you the real path to freedom
EPISODE CREDITS:
Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig
Audio Edit by: Ana Castro
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- Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
- Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
- Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
2 min
May 13From Professor to Grant Writing Innovator: Matt Dunlevy’s Inspiring Career Pivot
Ever feel like the grant writing game is changing faster than you can keep up? You’re not alone. The pain point here is figuring out how to stay successful as AI totally shakes up the grant writing world—and grant opportunities themselves are constantly shifting. 🤯 But don’t stress! The biggest key is to work smarter, not harder. First, focus on building your skills and broadening your network. 🤝 Next, use AI as your new sidekick to speed up your writing game. 🤖 Then, lean into your human superpowers like creativity, problem-solving, and real relationships with funders—AI can’t do that! 💡 And most important, remember your “why”—helping your community and schools get the resources they deserve. 🏫 So, if you’re all about making a real difference (and not just spinning your wheels), follow these steps and you’re golden. Let’s get out there and snag those grants, unicorns! 🦄✨
Watch more videos like these here 👇
👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grants
https://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY
👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratch
https://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8
👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizations
https://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI
👉 From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith Found Her Purpose and First Paycheck
https://youtu.be/I0zOcsp4CS4
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1
Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.
The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.
Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.
You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.
No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.
You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1
Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-
Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/
Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/
🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing
EPISODE CREDITS:
Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig
Audio Edit by: Ana Castro
Connect with Us:
Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
13 min
May 11 The Gathering: You should Have Been There!
We recently hosted a grant writers' gathering, emphasizing community over competition in the field. This event highlighted how to get funding and explored various nonprofit grants, showing the breadth of opportunities available for nonprofits. It's a great space for anyone considering a career change into grant writing. 🦄 EPISODE CREDITS:
Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig
Audio Edit by: Ana Castro
Connect with Us:
- Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
- Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
- Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
9 min
May 08How Jordan Curry Built a Thriving Grant Writing Business Against the Odds
Ever feel like chasing your dream job is just too overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling single mom life, bills, and a work-from-home grind? Been there. The main pain point? Feeling stuck and alone trying to kick off your grant writing biz with zero official training and a zillion life stressors holding you back. Here’s the real talk: your journey doesn’t have to be perfectly straight or fast. My solution? Bet on yourself, invest in some solid community training, and—no shame—lean on your network when life throws a curveball. Start by giving yourself grace when you need to chill, reach out and reconnect with groups or nonprofits that helped you in the past, send out lots of emails for informational interviews, and keep experimenting until you find your flow. Don’t let fear of failing or taking too long stop you.
Watch more videos like these here 👇
👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grants
https://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY
👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratch
https://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8
👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizations
https://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1
Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.
The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.
Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.
You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.
No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.
You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1
Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-
Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/
Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/
🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing
EPISODE CREDITS:
Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig
Audio Edit by: Ana Castro
Connect with Us:
Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
10 min
March 23 How Courtney made $150k IN THIS ECONOMY
🔥 Grinding harder isn’t the answer—working smarter (and choosing who you work with) is how Courtney turned burnout and underpayment into a thriving $150K grant writing business, even in this wild economy. 💸 Say goodbye to feast-or-famine stress and constantly saying yes to every underfunded nonprofit, and hello to picking the right clients, leveling up your mindset, and actually enjoying your work. If you’re dreaming of ditching overwhelm for more freedom and a lot more income, stick around for the full story—Courtney’s playbook could be your fast track, too! 🚀 EPISODE CREDITS:
Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig
Audio Edit by: Ana Castro
Connect with Us:
- Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
- Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
- Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
4 min
March 09A Quick Truth Bomb About the Illusion of Job Security
Most of us were raised to believe that the safest career path is the one inside the company, but Meredith drops the uncomfortable truth: Your job can disappear faster than your talent ever will.
What to do about it... ^^^
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More videos like this:
👉👉👉 7 Skills You Need For 2026: https://youtu.be/zOFbyuX4Y44
👉👉👉 If I was broke, here's what I'd do to change that in 2026: https://youtu.be/WRk1kVcY5u0
EPISODE CREDITS:
Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig
Audio Edit by: Ana Castro
Connect with Us:
Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
1 min
March 04Nope. Bigger! Natalie Shows Her Kids How To Not Be Mainstream
When Natalie's kids went back to school, she wanted to re-enter the workforce, but in a way that aligned with her values. Allowing for flexibility to still be the mom she wanted to be. With experience in proposal writing, a transition into grant writing made sense. Within three years, she's helped human-first nonprofits secure more than $650K in grant funding while building a thriving consulting business. Meet Natalie!!
More videos about breaking through your own discomfort:
👉👉👉👉 If I was broke, here's what I'd do to change that in 2026: https://youtu.be/WRk1kVcY5u0
👉👉👉👉 The Truth About Being A Mom Working From Home (Making an extra $5k / month): https://youtu.be/0xSNXIj6dzk
Subscribe for change 🧡:
https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1
EPISODE CREDITS:
Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig
Audio Edit by: Ana Castro
Connect with Us:
Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
10 min
March 025 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2026
Remote work didn’t fizzle out after 2020—in fact, 2026 has unleashed a flood of flexible, high-paying gigs you probably haven’t even heard of. 💸 Tired of feeling stuck in a soul-sucking job or thinking you have to go back to school for years just to reinvent yourself? It’s actually possible to fast-track your way into these game-changing roles and finally build a career that fits your life, rather than the other way around. 🌍 Stick around, because we’re breaking down five hot remote jobs (plus a bonus one!) and telling you exactly how to snag the right training so you can start living on your terms.
Watch next:
👉Here’s the 60 Sec Wake Up Call Corporate Doesn’t Want You to Hear
https://youtu.be/__Muqf0v9gk
👉Feeling Burnt Out? You Need to Hear This
https://youtu.be/uaLrjBmOg5U
👉Federal Funding: How To Navigate the Competition
https://youtu.be/DozjYY374dQ
👉 7 Must-Have Skills If You Want To Get Paid In 2026
https://youtu.be/zOFbyuX4Y44
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1
Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.
The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.
Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.
You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.
No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.
You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1
Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-
Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/
Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/
🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing
EPISODE CREDITS:
Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig
Audio Edit by: Ana Castro
Connect with Us:
Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
9 min

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This podcast was created for those of you trying to answer this question: how do I build my career to have a bigger impact on my community, allow more time and geographic freedom, AND make money to support me and my family?