
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 6: Grant Writing Success Starts Here: Setting SMART Goals for Your Nonprofit
Grant writing success starts with clear, actionable goals. In this episode of Grant Writing Made Clear, we’re diving into how nonprofit leaders can use the SMART goals framework to supercharge their grant writing efforts. Whether you’re targeting federal grants, foundation funding, or local opportunities, setting the right goals will save you time, reduce stress, and maximize your impact.
You’ll learn:
- The reason setting clear goals is critical to grant writing success.
- The five elements of SMART goals and how to apply them.
- How to avoid common pitfalls when setting grant writing goals.
Don’t miss this episode if:
- You want a proven system to keep your grant writing process focused and efficient.
- You’re ready to turn your nonprofit’s funding dreams into a reality.
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