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 16: Strategic Planning
Grant Writing Made Clear
Welcome back to Grant Writing Made Clear! In Episode 16, we're talking about something foundational to your success—strategic planning. Whether you're in academia or the nonprofit world, having a clear plan can be the difference between burnout and breakthrough.
In this episode, Dr. Trenette shares her personal approach to 5-year and 1-year strategic planning, and how this practice has helped her stay focused, adapt to unexpected challenges, and grow both professionally and personally. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to create your own strategic plan that’s flexible, realistic, and aligned with your long-term goals.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Why strategic planning is essential (and not just another boring task!)
- How to align your daily activities with your long-term goals
- The importance of flexibility in your planning process
- Practical steps to develop a plan that works: SWOT analysis, KPIs, action steps, and mentorship
- Real-life examples from Dr. Trenette’s experience in academia and research
✨ Strategic planning is your GPS for success. Start building yours today.
📥 Resources Mentioned:
- Strategic Planning Template (coming soon!)
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