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 30: Lessons from My Sabbatical
DWelcome back to Season 2! In this opening episode, Dr. Trenette reflects on her summer sabbatical and the powerful lessons she learned about rest, renewal, and resistance. From presenting in Paris to glamping in South Carolina and soaking up sunshine in Jamaica, she shares how stepping back created space for new ideas, creativity, and joy.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Insights from international conferences and cultural experiences that sparked fresh perspectives.
- Honest reflections on what it feels like when everyone suddenly “needs you” the moment you take a break.
- Why rest is more than self-care.
- Practical strategies for protecting your time and creating healthier rhythms for yourself and your team (like ending meetings at :50 instead of :00).
- A sneak peek at what’s ahead in Season 2 from grant writing strategies and mindset shifts to leadership and self-care.
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- Join the Grant Writing Made Clear Facebook community.
- Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss Season 2’s episodes.
- Watch for details about Dr. Trenette’s November workshop on navigating today’s funding landscape.
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