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 45: How to Prepare for a Grant Site Visit
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A site visit is an encouraging sign that your proposal has captured a funder’s attention, but it is not a formality. It is a meaningful part of the funder’s decision making process and an opportunity to demonstrate that your project is well designed, feasible, and ready for investment.
In this episode, Dr. Trenette explains how site visits fit within the grant funding process, from the letter of intent to the full proposal and beyond. She shares practical guidance for preparing a clear, compelling presentation; aligning your team; anticipating funder questions; and communicating your project’s significance, implementation plan, budget, and sustainability with confidence.
What You Will Learn:
• How letters of intent, full proposals, and site visits fit together in the funding process
• How to clearly communicate your project’s significance, approach, feasibility, and expected outcomes
• How to prepare team members so that everyone presents a cohesive and consistent message
• How to anticipate and respond thoughtfully to common funder questions
• How to discuss your budget, organizational readiness, and sustainability plan with clarity and confidence
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