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 40: Productive Under Pressure: 5 Grant Writing Strategies for Your Busiest Seasons
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In this episode, Dr. Trenette shares five practical strategies for staying productive with grant writing during busy seasons. If you are balancing teaching, research, service, grant writing, fundraising, caregiving, or other major responsibilities, this episode will help you stay focused and productive. You will learn how to protect your energy, prioritize what matters most, and make meaningful progress even when your time and capacity are limited.
What You Will Learn:
- When and how to use strategic delegation
- how time blocking can help you make progress
- how the Eisenhower Matrix can help you separate what is urgent from what simply feels urgent
- why doing the hardest task first can build momentum for the rest of your day
- how to use boundaries to stay productive in demanding seasons
- how energy budling can lead to more fun and productivity
Resources Mentioned:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy
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