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 12: Grant Rejection Hurts: How to Turn 'No' into a Powerful Comeback
Grant Writing Made Clear
Rejection—it’s the part of grant writing that no one wants to talk about, but nearly every grant writer will face. That dreaded "we regret to inform you" email can feel like a punch to the gut. But here’s the truth: rejection is not the end. In this episode of Grant Writing Made Clear, we’re flipping rejection on its head and turning it into a strategic advantage.
I’ll walk you through seven powerful steps to process rejection, extract valuable feedback, and come back stronger than ever. You’ll discover how to:
✔️ Reframe rejection as a "Next Opportunity"
✔️ Process your emotions without getting stuck
✔️ Use funder feedback to refine and improve your proposal
✔️ Build resilience and keep pushing forward
✔️ Explore new strategies, funders, and project pivots
✔️ Incorporate AI to help with brainstorming
Plus, I’m sharing personal experiences, real-world examples, and my favorite self-care strategies to keep you motivated along the way.
Resources & Links:
🎁 Free Guide: Think Like a Winner: Unlock Your Path to Fundable Ideas in 1 Day → https://trenette-goings.mykajabi.com/thinklikeawinner
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ALL the best,
Dr. Trenette
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