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 33: Every Season Needs a Plan
Grant Writing Made Clear
Sometimes the most strategic move you can make is to pause, plan, and strategize. In this episode, Dr. Trenette shares recommendations for designing your season with clarity so you can stop reacting and start leading with intention.
Here are the 3 key takeaways:
1- Seasons require prioritizing: If you do not set priorities, the season will set them for you.
2- Rhythms create stability: Weekly anchors like writing blocks, team touchpoints, rest, and family nights hold your plan together.
3- Boundaries prevent burnout: Clear guardrails protect your time, energy, and mission.
What you will learn
- A three pillar season plan: Vision/Goals, Rhythms, and Boundaries
- How to run a simple mid-season check in that realigns focus
- A practical challenge to set 3 to 5 goals, anchor your week, and protect your energy
Action steps
- Block one hour to set 3 to 5 vision goals for this season
- Establish weekly rhythms that support those goals
- Write non-negotiable boundaries that keep the plan sustainable
- Schedule a mid-season check in today
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