Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Join the Roundtable With Four Experts As We Discuss the Nonprofit Overhead Myth A few weeks ago, someone shared an article on LinkedIn about the long-debated Overhead Myth. Is nonprofit overhead bad? Is there a magic percentage for overhead? How can we educate people about the importance of funding operational costs? That’s why I rounded up five nonprofit thought leaders to discuss this. We’re passionate about busting this myth an...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 116
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip We each have a unique combination of things that light us up. From art to spreadsheets, engines to baking cookies (guilty!), we all have our things we enjoy. Those things we’re passionate about typically spread across a wide range of interests. Along with that, we also have a lot of things we wish we could change in the world. This combination of many passions and wanting to make an impact within these areas is what led Michael Th...
Dec 13, 2022•48 min•Ep. 115
Join the Nonprofit Mythbusters: www.nonprofitmythbusters.com Getting Over the Nonprofit Overhead Myth In 2013 Dan Pallotta released his TED Talk that called out what is now known as The Overhead Myth. The nonprofit sector was hopeful that things might turn around. Now, almost a decade later, has anything changed? Have we stopped judging organizational effectiveness based solely on how much (or how little) a nonprofit organization spends on operational costs? I've rounded up some nonprofit collea...
Dec 06, 2022•11 min•Ep. 114
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip . Homelessness is one of the big issues in society today and it knows no geographical boundaries. A nonprofit called New Story is tackling this issue, and their ultimate goal is to end global homelessness. And get this - they do it by printing 3D homes. As you can imagine, there are a lot of hindrances while tackling such a large issue. I’m talking with Kristen Harrington, Senior Manager of Partnerships for New Story. We discuss t...
Nov 29, 2022•58 min•Ep. 113
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer today: www.teresahuff.com/vip Last winter I presented a grant writing workshop at a conference in Milwaukee. One of the hosts was The Nonprofit Alliance. You may recognize that name from my past guest Shannon McCracken in Episode 70 . I didn’t know another soul going into the conference. However, you’d be proud of this introvert. I had a great time and talked to a lot of new people! One of those happened to sit down next to me at lunch. After hearing his...
Nov 22, 2022•49 min•Ep. 112
TEDx Talk: The Real ROI of Grant Writing My TEDx Talk is live!! You can watch and share here: The Real ROI of Grant Writing I've been a longtime fan of learning from TEDx speakers, and am thrilled to have the opportunity to give a talk of my own! I share about nonprofits and how having the right ROI framework in place can open new doors. When most people hear ROI, they think ‘Return on Investment,’ but when it comes to grant writing the ROI framework is different. We're looking for a Return on I...
Nov 16, 2022•12 min•Ep. 111
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip New Friends Make the World a Better Place As a little girl, I remember when I first heard of the Harlem Globetrotters. I got to see them in person a time or two and thought they were THE coolest thing ever. Still do. Even though I’m not much of a coordinated basketball player myself, I can appreciate the skill and conditioning it takes to play the sport. Throw in some fancy moves, entertainment, and personality like the Harlem Glo...
Nov 08, 2022•45 min•Ep. 110
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer and kickstart your grant writing career today: www.teresahuff.com/vip The Quest for the Perfect Water Bottle A couple of years ago I needed a new water bottle. But not just any water bottle. You see, even though it’s a small thing, it’s also a big thing. I drink a lot of water all day, every day. I feel all weird and shrively if I don’t. Because it’s such an everyday thing for me, a water bottle is an important decision. It had to be just right. We’re ta...
Nov 01, 2022•43 min•Ep. 109
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip The Variety of Nonprofit Fundraising Lately we’ve been covering some awesome fundraising and leadership topics - major gifts, corporate sponsors, lean startups, and more. Even though the last few episodes aren’t directly about grant writing, they’ll sure help you with grants in the long run! A well-rounded approach to your nonprofit’s fundraising plan is a big key to success. Grants are only one piece of the pie; it’s important to...
Oct 25, 2022•37 min•Ep. 108
Happy Birthday to Grant Writing Simplified! This month I’m celebrating TWO YEARS of the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast! How crazy is that!! I was scared to death to start the podcast two years ago, but here we are over 100 episodes later and it’s been a blast. I’ve met some of the most incredible people all over the world because of it, and some amazing grant writers have gone through the Fast Track to Grant Writer VIP Program. It's been quite a ride. Whether you’re new or you’ve been around a...
Oct 24, 2022•8 min•Ep. 107
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 untap...
Oct 11, 2022•40 min•Ep. 106
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 goi...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 105
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 c...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 104
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...
Sep 22, 2022•9 min•Ep. 103
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer today: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 e...
Aug 30, 2022•42 min•Ep. 102
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 Gr...
Aug 23, 2022•53 min•Ep. 101
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 a...
Aug 23, 2022•16 min•Ep. 100
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 you...
Jun 28, 2022•13 min•Ep. 99
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. ...
Jun 22, 2022•52 min•Ep. 98
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 honore...
Jun 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 97
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Importance of Clarity People won’t support what they don’t understand. We must have clarity in order to make an impact. In this week's on-air nonprofit coaching call, I'm working with the lovely Dooshima David-Jang, a nonprofit leader from Nigeria. Inspired by her father’s legacy, she started a nonprofit when she saw a disconnect in her community. First we had to dig into what that really meant. Then we could design a short-term a...
Jun 07, 2022•41 min•Ep. 96
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip How Clear Is Your Writing? Last week we talked about the importance of using positive action words in your writing. Words that inspire. Words that cast a vision. This week we're talking about another important element: clarity. Implement More Clarity in Your Grant Writing Gaining clarity is at the core of what we do because everything else hinges on it. We need clarity ourselves before we can expect to clearly convey our work to o...
May 31, 2022•10 min•Ep. 95
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip What Kind of Message Are You Sending in Your Grant Writing? If you step back and look at your grant writing objectively, you might be surprised at what you find. And it might not be quite as pretty as you thought. Before you give up in despair, though, I've got you covered. Today's grant writing pro tip will help you improve overnight once you crack the code. Does Your Grant Writing Sound Like This? When we're writing, we often te...
May 26, 2022•12 min•Ep. 94
I have been busy lately adding some exciting new features to the Fast Track to Grant Writer VIP Program ! If you’re wanting to get into grant writing, this is the perfect time to jump in. I’ll share more details in the coming weeks. You can join us right now and start learning grant writing with me in this 90-day interactive mentoring program. Sign up at www.teresahuff.com/vip . Successful Nonprofit Leadership Isn't a Straight Path I’ve been hearing from several of you lately who are either need...
May 20, 2022•41 min•Ep. 93
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip What Do Grants and Gardening Have in Common? As it turns out, quite a lot. I've been helping my husband plant the garden this spring. He has quite the green thumb of the family. Sadly, I do not. However, it's given me the chance to reflect on how much grant writing and gardening have in common. 7 Ways Grants Are Like Gardening: Both take time, hard work, and patience to tend. We can’t control the outcome, so we need to be prepared...
May 11, 2022•14 min•Ep. 92
Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip The Nonprofit Go-Giver Ripple Effect Lately we’ve been talking about being a go-giver and how this mindset shift can change not only your own life, but also those around you. Today we're taking that a step further. I'm talking with the loveliest couple, John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann, about their new book The Go-Giver Marriage . Our personal and professional lives are so intertwined; we need to take care of both. Whether you're ...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 91
Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip What Is Your Premise? I often tell you that action brings clarity , and that’s so true. Every now and then, though, we need to take a step back and check our premise . A premise is what forms the basis of a theory or plan. For example, when writing a book, you need to have a clear premise so you know what the book is about. However, sometimes our premise fades or gets lost in the shuffle. This can happen due to: Overwhelm - which clou...
Apr 26, 2022•9 min•Ep. 90
Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip How Do You Create a Ripple Effect? A lot of things are outside our control, especially in business and nonprofit work. Instead of lamenting those obstacles, let's take a look at what we CAN control - such as our attitudes, reactions, mindset toward challenges, and how we treat others. If it's true that we become like the 5 people we're around the most, I have a few questions for you to ponder: Who are you hanging around? Who is hangin...
Apr 19, 2022•36 min•Ep. 89
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip How Do You Spot Your Blind Spots? Blind spots...this is something I’ve been pondering for quite some time: How can we find them? And how can we work on them when we don't know what they are in the first place? Blind spots are elusive. First, because we don’t know what we don’t know. Secondly, with a lot of grant writers I coach, they also don’t know what they DO know. We can ask others about our own blind spots, and that might rev...
Apr 12, 2022•43 min•Ep. 88
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Address the Grant Writing Red Flags Part of my role as I work with grant writers and nonprofits is to play devil's advocate. The key is that they know I'm on their side. I might be asking tough questions or bringing up some difficult issues, yet it's much better to hear it from me so we can talk it through and brainstorm good solutions. Otherwise, if you try to hide the red flags under the rug, a grant funder will sniff them out a...
Apr 05, 2022•14 min•Ep. 87
