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 38: Are You Ready to Lead a Grant?
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Leading a grant is not only about writing a strong grant application. It is about implementation, compliance, budgeting, reporting, and leading people through the full life cycle of the project. In this episode, Dr. Trenette walks you through a practical readiness check so you can assess whether you are ready to serve as the lead on a grant, and what to strengthen if you are not there yet.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why implementation can be harder than grant writing
- The difference between being a leader and being a manager, and why you need both
- Mission clarity as a prerequisite for leading well
- Infrastructure that protects your project, including financial systems and staffing
- Why budget pacing and compliance matter even when nobody praises them
- The best way to learn leadership, which includes serving in a supporting role first
- A simple checklist to help you decide your next right step
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