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 24 (Video): Beyond the Grant: Leading with Vision, Confidence, and Clarity with Jennifer Manghisi
Grant Writing Made Clear
Winning a grant is just the beginning. The next challenge? Leading with impact. In this episode of Grant Writing Made Clear, I’m joined by leadership expert Jennifer Manghisi, a corporate real estate professional who previously worked in higher education and has deep experience in operations, process improvement, and team development.
We explore how leadership shapes the success of grant-funded projects, from setting a clear vision to managing priorities under pressure. Jennifer shares practical strategies for avoiding common leadership pitfalls and fostering a strong, aligned team. Whether you’re leading a research study, a nonprofit initiative, or a community effort, this conversation is full of insights you can apply immediately.
What You’ll Learn:
- The difference between being a leader and a manager
- Habits that make leaders more confident and effective
- How to develop and communicate a compelling vision
- Smart hiring tips and red flags to watch for
- Strategies to stay productive and focused under pressure
About Our Guest:
Jennifer Manghisi is a corporate real estate professional based in NYC with a background in operations management and a focus on process improvement and workflow automation. She holds degrees from Bentley University and Columbia University, including an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Resources & Links:
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Grab my FREE Think Like A Grant Winner: Unlock Your Path to Fundable Ideas in 1 Day cheat sheet at https://trenette-goings.mykajabi.com/thinklikeawinner
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