Building Your Grant Writing Career This Grant Writer Business Building Series has been so much fun! We've had some great conversations around building your grant writing career. Today I've got a juicy topic for you! If you’re tired of trying to figure it out on your own and you need support to connect the dots, sign up for the Fast Track to Grant Writer at teresahuff.com/vip . The students in there have a clear plan and even more importantly, they’re taking incredible action! Questions from Gran...
Aug 31, 2021•13 min•Ep. 56
Ready to Be a Grant Writer? This Business Building Series has been so much fun! A lot of you are asking the same questions about becoming a grant writer, so I wanted to address some of those this month. If you’re tired of trying to figure it out on your own and you need support to connect the dots, sign up for the Fast Track to Grant Writer at teresahuff.com/vip . The students in there have a clear plan and even more importantly, they’re taking action! How Can I Become a Freelance Grant Writer? ...
Aug 24, 2021•32 min•Ep. 55
Download the Free Guide: www.teresahuff.com/linkedin Let's Talk LinkedIn Why am I sharing LinkedIn profile tips today, you ask? Open up a browser in private mode on your computer. Google your name. What comes up in the first 3 results? Lemme guess... Your LinkedIn profile. Maybe it was even first . Amiright? In this series, we're going through tips for building your grant writing career. These episodes give you a sneak peek into the VIP Fast Track to Grant Writer program where, among lots of oth...
Aug 17, 2021•13 min•Ep. 54
Protecting Your Grant Writing Consulting Business Today we're covering an important topic: How do you design a contract for your consulting work? In this series, we're going through tips for building your grant writing career. These episodes give you a sneak peek into the Fast Track to Grant Writer program where I walk you through these in detail. We talk about which strategies are best for your career goals to help you become the go-to grant writer in your community. As we go through the series...
Aug 17, 2021•43 min•Ep. 53
Building Your Grant Writing Consulting Business I'm excited about some great new grant writing resources coming up in August! We'll be going through a series on building your grant writing career. This series is a sneak peek into the Fast Track to Grant Writer program where I walk you through these in detail. We talk about which ones would be best for you based on your situation and budget and then map out a custom plan for you. What's Your Biggest Grant Writing Challenge? As we go through the s...
Aug 04, 2021•15 min•Ep. 52
We Are More Than Grant Writers I've had several conversations lately with students in the Fast Track to Grant Writer program and with my nonprofit strategy clients about all the different roles we fill. Our job is so much more than just writing grants. Often it’s about building relationships, supporting a nonprofit in other fundraising or development projects, and evaluating programs to provide accurate reports. Listen to the full podcast episode as I share examples of each area. 6 Ways to Build...
Jul 27, 2021•13 min•Ep. 51
Think Grant Writing Is Boring? Think Again! Grant writing might sound a little dry, and maybe it can be at times, but it can also be quite creative and innovative. There may be days when we feel stuck or can't think through a problem. We've stared at the screen so long, when we close our eyes we still see the screen in front of us. That's a good sign it's time for a break! These are a few tips to get you started; listen to Episode 50 for the full explanation of each. What is ONE thing you’ll do ...
Jul 20, 2021•17 min•Ep. 50
How Do I Start a Grant Writing Business from Scratch? Have you ever wondered... Where do I start as a grant writer? Do I have the skills to help nonprofits? Where do I find clients? How do I price my services? If so, then you're in good company! Over the last few months of podcasting, the grant writer strategy calls have been some of my most popular episodes. That's why it's time for another! Today I'm talking with Jacqueline White who is ready to step into freelance grant writing. I shared some...
Jul 13, 2021•31 min•Ep. 49
Get on the F.A.S.T. Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Riding Coast to Coast: Innovative Ideas to Make an Impact It's time for another nonprofit spotlight, and this is one interesting ride! I'm talking with Rodney Olsen with Compassion Australia. He's gearing up to lead a huge mission in September 2021 - riding coast to coast across Australia! The team is raising awareness and funding to help children in poverty. Listen in as Rodney shares: His story of how he learned about Compassion...
Jul 07, 2021•43 min•Ep. 48
Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Grant Writer Mid-Year Checkup It's hard to believe we're halfway through 2021 already! Have you taken time to reflect on your progress and celebrate your wins so far this year? I'm celebrating 10,000 podcast downloads! Thank you all for your support and encouragement along the way. Grant Writing Seasons Grant cycles tend to be seasonal, so I hope you're getting in some down time this summer. If you are, it might just be the perfect ti...
Jun 29, 2021•10 min•Ep. 47
Download the Grant Writer FAST Focus Workbook at www.teresahuff.com/fastfocus . Grant Writer FAST Focus Welcome back to this special Podcast Power Series, Grant Writer FAST Focus . This week I'm going to help you develop the confidence and clarity you need to start your grant writing career. So far in this series, we've talked about: Part 1 - Move away from “Do I have what it takes?” and instead ask, “How can I get there?” Part 2 - Take inventory of your skills Part 3 - Learn the F.A.S.T. steps ...
Jun 25, 2021•17 min•Ep. 46
Download the Grant Writer FAST Focus Workbook at www.teresahuff.com/fastfocus . Can I Really Be a Grant Writer? Welcome back to this special Podcast Power Series, Grant Writer FAST Focus . This week I'm going to help you develop the confidence and clarity you need to start your grant writing career. F.A.S.T. Track to Grant Writing: Start with what you know and go from there. Figure out the shortest distance from Point A to Point B. Listen in as I give you the F.A.S.T. steps to follow so you can ...
Jun 24, 2021•13 min•Ep. 45
Download the Grant Writer FAST Focus Workbook at www.teresahuff.com/fastfocus . Who Am I to Be a Grant Writer? Welcome back to this special Podcast Power Series, Grant Writer FAST Focus . This week I'm going to help you develop the confidence and clarity you need to start your grant writing career. Should You Try Grant Writing? Many new grant writers are paralyzed by the question, “Where do I start?” Even if they have some nonprofit experience, they still battle imposter syndrome. However, I tal...
Jun 23, 2021•12 min•Ep. 44
Download the Grant Writer FAST Focus Workbook at www.teresahuff.com/fastfocus . Could I Be a Grant Writer? I’m excited to welcome you to this special Podcast Power Series, Grant Writer FAST Focus . This week I'm going to help you develop the confidence and clarity you need to start your grant writing career. Why Are We Talking About Grant Writer Mindset? I see so many people paralyzed by doubt and holding back, when deep down they really want to make a difference in their community. I'm going to...
Jun 22, 2021•10 min•Ep. 43
Sign up for Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Do I Need a Lot of Detail in a Grant Application? Today I want to share a great question I received recently from a new grant writer: How do you know what is sufficient detail in a grant application? There could always be more to write about your program. Glad you asked! In this episode I'll talk through three things you need to consider when adding detail to your grant application: Is there a limit in the application (word count, ch...
Jun 16, 2021•7 min•Ep. 42
Sign up for Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip ----- Starting a Business or a Nonprofit Today I'm talking with my good friend and fellow entrepreneur Kari Bartkus of Love Does That . She has a unique ministry-based business and such a heart for serving and encouraging others. After weighing the options of whether to start a business or a nonprofit, Kari decided that a ministry-based business was the right path for her. Kari's Journey to a Ministry-Based Business Kari and I talk a...
Jun 08, 2021•27 min•Ep. 41
Should you make the move to be a grant writing consultant? Sign up for Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Join me today as I talk through seven questions to consider before becoming a grant writing consultant. Related Episodes: Episode 37: How Do We Show Nonprofit Sustainability? On-Air Strategy Call Episode 38: Should Your Business Be Nonprofit or For-Profit? Episode 39: How a Real Estate Company Makes Nonprofit Impact Connect with Teresa Huff: Website: www.teresahuff.com Take t...
Jun 01, 2021•13 min•Ep. 40
Ready to grow your nonprofit career so you can change the world? The Fast Track to Grant Writer is opening again. Get on the list at www.teresahuff.com/vip . Making a Difference in Business AND Nonprofit Work Gregg Cohen, Co-Founder of JWB Real Estate Capital in Jacksonville, FL, shares how his team runs a successful real estate investment business AND an incredible nonprofit. Since Gregg was a writing client of mine, I've had the privilege of seeing behind the scenes into their JWB Cares nonpro...
May 26, 2021•37 min•Ep. 39
Need help with your next steps in grant writing or nonprofit work? www.teresahuff.com/nonprofits In this episode, we're comparing the differences between a business and a nonprofit. There's no perfect answer, but I'll give you some considerations to help you decide which is the best route for your situation. I also share a conversation with Jon Saunders, one of my Fast Track to Grant Writer students. We chat about some challenges and differences surrounding both business and nonprofit work. He h...
May 18, 2021•14 min•Ep. 38
Book your own strategy call for grant writers and nonprofits at www.teresahuff.com/nonprofits . Nonprofit Strategy Call I'm excited to share this on-air strategy call with you today! I'm working with the talented Ashley McMichael and coaching her through a grant application she's working on for her nonprofit. One of the questions asked about organizational sustainability. We talk through several ways she can demonstrate a solid sustainability plan for her nonprofit. Ashley also shares why she st...
May 11, 2021•39 min•Ep. 37
Need help with your nonprofit or grant writing strategy? www.teresahuff.com/nonprofits Welcome to Part 4 in our nonprofit fundraising series! Back in Episode 34, I gave you over 60 fundraising ideas and 9 questions you should be asking . Those were some great ideas. But if it left you scratching your head and wondering, “Where do we start?” then this list will help you take it a few steps further. You can’t possibly do ALL the fundraisers at once, nor should you try. That’s why it’s so important...
May 04, 2021•14 min•Ep. 36
Need help getting started? Book your strategy session: www.teresahuff.com/strategy . Good news: Grant writers and nonprofits CAN thrive in a pandemic economy! In Part 3 of this Nonprofit Fundraising Series, grant expert Margit Brazda Poirier and I chat about: Reflecting on the challenges of 2020, How grant trends have shifted throughout the pandemic, Creative ways nonprofits have adapted, and Best practices for how nonprofits can not only survive, but thrive in the changing economy. Margit's 3 C...
Apr 27, 2021•38 min•Ep. 35
Need help? Book your strategy session: www.teresahuff.com/strategy . I hear so many nonprofits, especially new ones, trying to figure out how to raise funds. They think they can get grants, but then realize that won’t work for them until they’re a little more established. So what's a nonprofit to do? I've got you covered with this list of over 50 fundraising ideas. Hang on a minute though - before you jump in, there are 9 questions to consider first. Download the full list at www.teresahuff.com/...
Apr 21, 2021•27 min•Ep. 34
Need help? Here you go: www.teresahuff.com/strategy Getting first-time donor support is critical for new and small nonprofits. A lot of fundraising webinars and articles talk about donor retention , but how do you find donors in the first place? Today Jason Adkins, GPC shares advice on finding first-time donors on a tight budget. We cover some great tips such as: Why you should become a nonprofit mystery shopper How to analyze nonprofit giving and build a prospective donor list Look for donor co...
Apr 13, 2021•35 min•Ep. 33
Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Take the quiz: www.teresahuff.com/quiz This week I'm celebrating 6 months of podcasting and 6,000 downloads in over 40 countries! Thank you all for your encouragement along this journey. I've met some incredible people from all over the world and I'm so thankful for you! You often hear me challenge you to change the world, but what does that mean really ? Today I'm going through several ways we can change the world - and it starts right where we ar...
Apr 06, 2021•14 min•Ep. 32
Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Learn tips for freelancing success as I interview resume writer and career coach Katherine Bright. We talk about both the professional and personal side of freelancing: Being good stewards of our homes How to stand out on competitive platforms like Upwork Trying different approaches to use our skills in new ways Learning from our mistakes Challenges of a consultant Turning work down for a client's own good The elusive work-life "balan...
Mar 30, 2021•42 min•Ep. 31
Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip I’ve had the honor of coaching several amazing nonprofit professionals in the Fast Track to Grant Writer VIP Program. It's been SO much fun helping them: figure out their career goals, realize the skills they’ve got hiding right under their noses, and develop a solid toolbox of grant writing techniques to seriously up their game. This 8 weeks can change the trajectory of your career. If you want to jump in, the Spring cohort closes TH...
Mar 23, 2021•25 min•Ep. 30
Join the Fast Track to Grant Writer today: www.teresahuff.com/vip . This is the 4th episode in our Grant Writer Mentoring Series. We've shared so many good resources! Today we're talking about: How to get started as a grant writer Mapping out a plan to move your career forward How to get past the mindset of, "What if I don't win the grant?" Interviews with two VIP students and takeaways from their experience in the Fast Track to Grant Writer program. Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 5: Grant Wr...
Mar 16, 2021•29 min•Ep. 29
Ready for the Fast Track to Grant Writer? www.teresahuff.com/vip Someone the other day asked how to get started with his grant writing career. He's volunteering at a nonprofit already and wants to step up into paid consulting work. I share 6 ways he can learn valuable grant writing skills in his nonprofit volunteer role. This topic is a sneak peek into my mentoring program Fast Track to Grant Writer . We learn plenty of the pro grant writing tips. As one VIP Fast Track student said, " Understand...
Mar 09, 2021•10 min•Ep. 28
Fast Track to Grant Writer spring enrollment is open. Sign up at www.teresahuff.com/vip . The next couple of episodes are on the importance of mentoring. I can’t tell you how many emails and messages I get from people wanting to learn grant writing - some who have even read the books and maybe even taken a course or two - and they’re still saying, “But where do I start ?” I’m really excited to announce that the doors are officially open for the spring cohort of my VIP program, Fast Track to Gran...
Mar 02, 2021•42 min•Ep. 27
