Grant Writing Made Clear with Dr. Trenette
Ever wish you had a mentor with two decades of grant writing experience, ready to guide you through the complexities of securing the funding your organization needs to thrive? Look no further—because that’s exactly what you’ll get when you tune in to Grant Writing Made Clear! Hosted by Dr. Trenette, a distinguished professor, behavioral scientist, seasoned grant writer, and former nonprofit president, she has been principal investigator, co-principal investigator, and co-investigator on grants totaling $14 million dollars. This podcast breaks down the grant writing process and equips you with the tools and strategies to secure larger, impactful funding for your mission-driven organization. In every episode, Dr. Trenette shares lessons learned from both formal training and hands-on experience, so you can write powerful grant proposals that turn your vision into reality.
Whether you're new to grant writing or a seasoned pro looking to find the right funding mechanism, avoid common pitfalls, or craft a winning proposal, Grant Writing Made Clear has you covered. Tune in to get inspired, learn actionable steps, and discover how to turn your goals into funded realities!
Disclosure: We periodically use AI tools to assist in various ways such as brainstorming topics and editing audio. Learning AI will help us to teach others how to use AI in grant writing.
Grant Writing Made Clear with Dr. Trenette
Episode 5: Overcoming Grant Writing Fears and Connecting with Your Purpose
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Grant Writing Made Clear! Fear is one of the biggest barriers to success—not just in grant writing, but in life. Whether it’s fear of rejection, fear of starting, or fear of failure, these feelings can stop us in our tracks. But today, we’re diving deep into how to overcome fear and connect with your purpose to create more impactful, winning proposals. I want you to remember that fear is normal, but it doesn’t have to stop you. Connect with your purpose, take the first step, and watch your confidence grow. You’ve got this!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The most common fears grant writers face and how to identify them.
- Strategies to shift your mindset and turn rejection into growth.
- Why connecting with your deeper purpose can transform your grant writing process.
- Practical steps to merge confidence and purpose for grant success.
Fear doesn’t have to hold you back. With the right mindset and a clear connection to your mission, you can approach grant writing with courage and clarity.
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