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!
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Grant Writing Made Clear with Dr. Trenette
Episode 18: Strong Alone, Stronger Together: Why You Need a Research or Grant Writing Collective
Grant Writing Made Clear
In today’s episode of Grant Writing Made Clear, Dr. Trenette dives into something many of us need now more than ever—community. When funding dries up and institutional support feels shaky, where do we turn? Dr. Trenette explores how creating or joining a research or grant writing collective can offer a powerful sense of grounding, support, and strategy during uncertain times. Dr. Trenette strongly believes we are stronger together.
She outlines three core models of research collectives: The Skills Exchange, The Community Bridge, and The Multi-Institutional Partnership, and walks you through four clear, practical steps to help you build your own collective. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, a nonprofit leader, or somewhere in between, this episode offers both emotional encouragement and strategic insight to help you keep going.
Because yes, the work is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone.
🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What a research collective is and why it matters now
- How to build one that reflects your values and goals
- The power of collaboration, connection, and shared mission
- Practical strategies to strengthen your network and reduce burnout
- How to pivot your strategy—not your mission
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