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 13: Must-Have Soft Skills for Writing Powerful, Winning Grants
Grant Writing Made Clear
Technical skills are crucial in grant writing, but what truly separates those with great success may be soft skills! In today’s episode, I break down the essential soft skills that can make or break your grant success. From networking and organization to emotional resilience and time management, these professional superpowers will help you craft stronger proposals and increase your chances of winning funding.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why networking and mentorship are key to grant success
✅ How being coachable accelerates your growth as a grant writer
✅ The importance of storytelling and writing prowess in grant proposals
✅ Why attention to detail can be the difference between success and rejection
✅ How time management and organization impact your ability to meet deadlines
✅ The mindset shifts needed to handle rejection and keep moving forward
Resources Mentioned:
📌 FREE Guide: Think Like a Winner: Unlock Your Path to Fundable Ideas in 1 Day
📌 Follow me on Instagram: @drtrenette | @grantwritingmadeclear
📌 Let’s connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-writing-pros
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