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Join Jakita O. Thomas, Ph.D. aka Dr. T as she takes her morning walk. Learn about how to start and grow a successful business while being a whole, balanced, and centered human being. As a grant-writing coach, Dr. T teaches non-profit leaders how to write grant proposals to win $100k+ grants to cover their costs, grow their teams, and scale their impact.
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The world needs you to step forward as a grant writer and lead with confidence. I’ll teach you how. Welcome to the Grant Writing Simplified podcast where you’ll learn how to scale your income AND impact through grant writing and nonprofit consulting. I’m Teresa Huff, former special ed teacher turned grant writing coach and nonprofit strategist. I’m here to mentor freelancers and nonprofit leaders like you who are ready for a fulfilling, flexible career while leveraging your skills, growing y ...
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Episode 15: What To Do When Things Just Aren't Clicking
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Send us a text Every day can't be an on day. Some days, things may not feel like they are falling into place in the ways you would like. Join Dr. T on her walk as she describes what to do when things just aren't clicking in your life or your business. Support the show저자 Jakita O. Thomas, Ph.D.
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Send us a text Time is a finite resource that we only have so much of and can't get back. Join Dr. T on her walk as she describes the value of time and what you can do to make sure you protect it and treat it like the incredibly valuable resource that it is. Support the show저자 Jakita O. Thomas, Ph.D.
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Send us a text If you have a vision that's going to leave a huge impact, you're going to need a team to help you realize that vision. That means, you'll have to bring people onto your team. It also means you might have to let people go from the team when the fit isn't there. Join Dr. T on her walk as she talks about how to recognize when it's time …
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Send us a text Don't let perfection be the enemy of progress. Consistency is key. Join Dr. T as she explores what consistency is, what it's not, and how you can be more consistent with everything you do. Support the show저자 Jakita O. Thomas, Ph.D.
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Send us a text Many people pursue knowledge. Yet, the real prize is wisdom. Join Dr. T as she gives the Baccalaureat Keynote Address for the inaugural Class of 2024 at Global Impact Academy. Support the show저자 Jakita O. Thomas, Ph.D.
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152: Grant Writing Quick Tip: Ask Different Questions by Teresa Huff
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In this shorter, experimental format episode of Grant Writing Simplified, Teresa shares insights on the importance of asking different questions to navigate challenges in the nonprofit sector. Drawing from her experiences leading workshops and serving as a sounding board for nonprofit leaders, Teresa encourages listeners to step back from their fru…
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151: Empowering Nonprofits: The Fun Side of Grant Writing by Teresa Huff
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In this episode, I'm doing something a little different. I was recently invited to be a podcast guest on the Marketer of the Day podcast by Robert Plank and I was happy to do that. It was such a fun conversation. He asked such really good questions that I thought, why not share it here with you as well! We talk about grant writing, nonprofit strate…
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150: Navigating Nonprofit Success with Forensic Accounting: A Dive into Integrity and Innovation with Chris Ekimoff
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Book a 1:1 strategy call with Teresa Huff: www.teresahuff.com/mentor In this episode of the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast, I have a fascinating conversation with Chris Ekimoff, a forensic accountant specializing in litigation consulting and forensic accounting services. Chris discusses the importance of financial vigilance and proactiveness in n…
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149: Measure what Matters: A Proactive Approach to Nonprofit Success - By Teresa Huff
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Book a 1:1 strategy call with Teresa Huff: www.teresahuff.com/mentor The Crucial Role of Data in Non-profit Grant Funding In this episode, I'm diving deep into why data collection and tracking are absolute game-changers for non-profit organizations, especially when it comes to snagging those crucial grant funds. I'm all about getting the full pictu…
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Send us a text Every opportunity is not an opportunity that allows you to operate in your "zone of genius" and help you and your organization move strategically. Join Dr. T on her walk as she describes what Death By Opportunity (DBO) is, how you can prevent experiencing DBO in your business, and what to do if you're currently in the midst of a DBO …
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Send us a text Looking to crush all of your business goals this year? Get everything mapped out and on your calendar with Backward Strategic Planning (BSP). Join Dr. T on her walk as she talks you through this amazing approach to getting things done (for real)! Additional resources mentioned in this episode: Backward Strategic Planning mini-course …
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Send us a text Product market fit begins with understanding your client's needs and curating a journey that leads them from first learning about you to using your solution to meet their need. Join Dr. T on her walk as she describes how you can achieve this fit by focusing on the customer and their journey. Additional resources mentioned in this epi…
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148: The Power of Pause: 5 Reasons to Call Timeout in Your Nonprofit - by Teresa Huff
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: As we dive into the hustle of year-end activities, the race to finish strong is on for nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and consultants. In this busy season, we need to recognize that finishing well may mean finishing with rest and recovery. Let's take a cue from coaches and explore the strategic use of t…
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147: Celebrating Three Years of Grant Writing Simplified - by Teresa Huff
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Celebrating Three Years of Grant Writing Simplified It’s been three years since I launched the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast, and it’s been an amazing journey. The show has over 100,000 downloads from over 140 countries across six continents. I’ve made friends all over the world and we’ve come together …
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Send us a text Join Dr. T on her night walk as she describes what SOPs are, how they have transformed the way she operates, and why your organization needs SOPs ASAP. Support the show저자 Jakita O. Thomas, Ph.D.
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Send us a text Join Dr. T on her morning walk as she makes the case for burying 'grind culture'. Learn what it is, why it's not sustainable, and hear about Dr. T's strategies to say, 'death to grind culture'. For additional resources to break away from grind culture and build the life you don't want (or need) to escape from, check out Rasheeda Crei…
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Send us a text Join Dr. T on her morning walk as she explores why it's important to take care of your mind, body, soul, and spirit. She also shares some of the ways that she engages in self care. Dr T's personal note: "This episode describes my experiences dealing with grief and depression related to that grief. If you are in need of someone to tal…
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Send us a text Join Dr. T on her morning walk as she discusses the importance of education, training, coaching, and mentoring in having an efficient and successful entrepreneurial journey. Dr. T's personal note: "As promised during the episode, here are a few of the resources I've leveraged through coaching and mentoring to stand up multiple stream…
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Send us a text Join Dr. T on her morning walk as she discusses how she curates a magical morning AND sets herself up for success each morning by preparing the night before. Support the show저자 Jakita O. Thomas, Ph.D.
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Send us a text Join Dr. T on her morning walk as she discusses setting SMART goals. Support the show저자 Jakita O. Thomas, Ph.D.
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Send us a text Join Dr. T on her morning walk as she discusses goals her own personal and business goals for 2023. Support the show저자 Jakita O. Thomas, Ph.D.
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146: From Ideas to Impact: Unveiling the Key to Successful Grant Funding - by Teresa Huff
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Interested in hopping on a small group call with me? Sign up at and I’ll keep you in the loop! Unlocking Grant Funding: Moving Beyond Ideas and Building Impactful Programs As summer winds down, I’m seeing renewed energy in the world of fundraising and grants. With this transition, a common question is echoing through conversations—both in my inbox …
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145: The Art of Letting Go: Why Unlearning Is as Important as Learning - by Teresa Huff
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Interested in hopping on a small group call with me? Sign up at and I’ll keep you in the loop! We Constantly Talk About Learning. But What About Unlearning? We all know lifelong learning matters. I'm constantly encouraging you to pick up new skills, strategies, and ways of thinking to stay sharp and relevant. But here's the thing—sometimes we need …
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144: Humanity in the Age of AI: Navigating Authentic Connections for Lasting Impact - by Teresa Huff
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Revisiting the ROI Journey It's time for a heart-to-heart about a topic that's close to all our missions: authentic interactions in this tech-savvy world. So grab your favorite cup of inspiration, settle in, and let's dive into the final chapter of our ROI journey – the all-important art of Interacting. Re…
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143: Formula for Nonprofit Success: Balancing Heart, Grit, and Brains: Interview with Derik Timmerman, Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: The Truth About Grant Readiness If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know I’m a big advocate for grant readiness, because the more prepared you are before you start, the better chance you have of winning a grant. But I’m also a big believer in taking action. The truth is, grant readiness is a …
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142: Streamline Systems for Nonprofit Success - by Teresa Huff
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Streamlining Systems for Nonprofit Success Can you believe we’re already nearing the end of summer? As we charge ahead into the second half of 2023, now is a great time to pause and evaluate whether your nonprofit's systems are working optimally for you. A while back, we talked about my favorite tech tools…
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141: Mid-Year Goal Check: Assess Your Progress and Set Micro-Habits for Success - by Teresa Huff
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Mid-Year Check-In It’s hard to believe the summer is half over already! Where did the year go? I don’t know about you, but I’m a goal-setter, so mid-year is a good time to check in on my progress. Like most years, I’ve had a lot of unexpected things come up. It’s a process of learning to roll with the chan…
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140: 9 Ways Food Network Challenges Mirror the Grant Writing Process - by Teresa Huff
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: ROI for Foodies I enjoy watching some of the Food Network challenges because it’s fun to discover new baking ideas. While watching an episode last week, I noticed another reason the competitions are so much fun to watch. Grant writers and Food Network competitors go through a similar process in hopes of wi…
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139: 7 Reasons Working Collaboratively Helps Your Team Get More Done: Interview with Dr. Vince Lindenmeyer, Principal, Beacon 4sight Group
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: The Link Between Competition and a Scarcity Mindset Competition is at the heart of every grant application, and a scarcity mindset can come from a position of competition. Many nonprofits work on a very limited budget, so the struggle with a scarcity mindset is common. After all, you wouldn’t be applying f…
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138: 5 Easy Grant Writing Tips to Build Strategic, Lasting - by Teresa Huff
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Ask Not What the Funder Can Do for You… In our last episode, we talked about how your nonprofit can stay relevant to funders, in the community, and as a grant writer. Today we’re going to talk about how to write stronger grant proposals and build relationships with funders by aligning the relevance of your…
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137: Expert Answers to Your Top Questions on How to Become a Grant Writer: Interview with Holly Rustick, Grant Writing & Funding Podcast
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Welcome, Up-and-Coming World Changers! Are you thinking about a career in grant writing, but don’t know where to start? I have a passion to train and equip grant writers with the skills they need to be successful because I had an amazing mentor who helped me get started. In today’s episode of Grant Writing…
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136: Nonprofit ROI: 5 Tips to Stay Relevant to Funders and Win More Grants - by Teresa Huff
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: The ROI of Grant Writing In my recent TEDx Talk, I talked about the . In the business world, ROI means Return on Investment, but it’s a different mindset in the world of grants. We’re talking about a Return on Impact. In today’s podcast episode, I’ll tell you more about the R in the ROI of grant writing an…
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135: TEDx Talk: The Real ROI of Grant Writing - by Teresa Huff
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: As a grant writer for about two decades and winning over $7M for my clients, I’ve learned that grant writing isn’t magic, but there is a formula to increase your chances of winning grant. Today I’m sharing my secret sauce with you in my TEDx Talk! You can read the abbreviated version below or watch the ful…
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134: What is a Transformational Economy, and How Can it Help a Nonprofit? Interview with Mark S.A. Smith, Co-Founder of Nimbility Works
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: The collective values and priorities of a society change with each generation. We express our values with our time and money, so those values then drive the economy through the demand for relevant products and services. With each economic shift, the value proposition and marketing methods adapt to the curr…
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133: How Design, Creativity and Relationships Intersect With Budget Transparency: Interview with Sherry Quam Taylor, Nonprofit Finance Strategist
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: How to Shake Up the Status Quo and Raise Funds for Your Nonprofit I talk with a lot of nonprofits each week, and of course they all have one thing in common they need: more funding! That’s why I like to bring in experts in other types of fundraising too. We need to understand the bigger picture of how the …
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130: Optimize Systems, Prevent Burnout, and Promote Growth in Your Nonprofit: Interview with Sean Hale, Sean Hale Consulting
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: How Human Resources Systems and Accounting Enable Nonprofit Growth Today we’re continuing the conversation from my by discussing strategies for grant writing and nonprofits. You might recognize Sean Hale from the . Sean is a nonprofit accounting and HR expert. As part of these nonprofit strategy conversati…
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128: How a Veteran’s Refusal to Leave Humans Behind Became a Nonprofit: Interview with Christi Nabors, DeliverFund
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Nonprofit Spotlight: Catching Human Traffickers I enjoy hosting a variety of topics relating to nonprofits and the issues surrounding them. Occasionally, we’ll have a nonprofit spotlight episode. The issue of this episode is one I have wanted to highlight for a while, but the topic is a challenging one. To…
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126: How International Travel and Volunteering Can Lead to Grant Writing: Interview with Silvia Bonvini
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Successful Strategy: Next Steps For Grant Writers & NonProfits Today I’m excited to talk about grant writing strategy with you. I love helping grant writers and nonprofits think through their first steps and simplify the process. If you haven’t watched my , I recommend it as additional context for the conv…
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125: How Lessons From Ghostwriting Can Help You Begin Grant Writing: Interview with Kent Sanders, Founder of Inkwell Ghostwriting
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: A lot of people ask me how they should start the grant writing process. In this episode I talk with my friend Kent Sanders, a ghostwriter, about the connections between ghostwriting and grant writing. He reminds us of some foundational things we should prioritize in our journeys. First Lesson: Be okay with…
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124: How To Grow While Being Committed to Your Mission: Interview with Eric Newman, Founder and CEO of Roc Solid Foundation
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Almost all of us know at least one person who has been affected by cancer. Our guest on today’s podcast episode, Eric Newman, was just a child when he was diagnosed with cancer. When he later asked his mother what she remembered about that day, she said that she remembered his dad having to leave her to go…
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122: The Best Way to Pay: Pairing Business and Nonprofits to Fund Missions - Interview with Will Black, CEO of Sharing the Credit
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: How Can We Fund Our Nonprofit? Nonprofits are always on the lookout for more money, especially unrestricted funding. And as a nonprofit strategist, I’m always on the lookout for ways to help them find it. That’s where today’s guest comes in. When I heard about Will Black and his team at last year, I knew I…
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121: How to Prepare Both Sides of the Equation for Grant Writing Wins: Interview with LaVerne Toombs
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Today I’m talking with longtime nonprofit expert Laverne Toombs about the art of grant writing. Before even writing a first draft of a grant, we need to do a few things to start off on the right foot. We dive into how doing this background work can really set us up for success. Lay the Groundwork for the G…
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120: Invest in Generational Generosity for Nonprofit Excellence and Legacy Building: Interview with Dr. Dan Young, Nonprofit Researcher and Strategy Expert
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Tackling Important Issues with Excellence Today I’m excited to introduce you to my good friend and brilliant colleague, Dr. Dan Young. He has years of experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, and nonprofit leadership. He drops so many nuggets of wisdom in this episode! I know you’ll find it inspiring. Dr…
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119: How Can the Subscription Economy Benefit a Nonprofit's Revenue? Interview with Dave Raley, Imago Consulting
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Several months ago I was at a large nonprofit conference in Nashville. While wandering up and down the booths, one caught my eye. They were giving away macaroons…delicious, colorful, many-flavored, handmade macaroons. *Sigh.* The macaroons worked their magic and I quickly became friends with the two cowork…
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117: Leadership Lessons from a Green Beret: How to Lead for Success - Interview with Otis McGregor, Tribe + Purpose
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Whether you think of yourself as a leader or not, you are. You impact and influence others whether you realize it or not. We all feel the heat sometimes in this hectic world. Let’s glean some wisdom from someone who’s been in the trenches - literally. Today’s interview is with a former Green Beret, Otis Mc…
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116: NonProfit Mythbusters #1: Tackling the Overhead Myth - Expert Roundtable Discussion with Teresa Huff, Michael Thatcher (Charity Navigator), Kiersten Hill (Firespring), Sean Hale (Philanthroforce ...
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Join the Roundtable With Four Experts As We Discuss the Nonprofit Overhead Myth A few weeks ago, someone shared an article on LinkedIn about the long-debated Overhead Myth. Is nonprofit overhead bad? Is there a magic percentage for overhead? How can we educate people about the importance of funding operati…
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115: How Nonprofits Can Gain Credibility and Increase Discoverability: Interview with Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: We each have a unique combination of things that light us up. From art to spreadsheets, engines to baking cookies (guilty!), we all have our things we enjoy. Those things we’re passionate about typically spread across a wide range of interests. Along with that, we also have a lot of things we wish we could…
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114: It's Time to Bust the Overhead Myth! Special Invitation: www.nonprofitmythbusters.com + Conversation with Michael Thatcher, Charity Navigator CEO
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Join the Nonprofit Mythbusters: Getting Over the Nonprofit Overhead Myth In 2013 Dan Pallotta released his that called out what is now known as The Overhead Myth. The nonprofit sector was hopeful that things might turn around. Now, almost a decade later, has anything changed? Have we stopped judging organizational effectiveness based solely on how …
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113: How Accurate Navigation And A Good Mentor Can Help A Nonprofit Tackle Large Problems: Interview with Kristen Harrington, New Story
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: . Homelessness is one of the big issues in society today and it knows no geographical boundaries. A nonprofit called New Story is tackling this issue, and their ultimate goal is to end global homelessness. And get this - they do it by printing 3D homes. As you can imagine, there are a lot of hindrances whi…
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112: How Can Nonprofits Exemplify Strong Leadership And Make an Impact? Interview with Tim Ditloff, Full Sail Leadership Academy
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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer today: Last winter I presented a grant writing workshop at a conference in Milwaukee. One of the hosts was The Nonprofit Alliance. You may recognize that name from my past guest . I didn’t know another soul going into the conference. However, you’d be proud of this introvert. I had a great time and talked t…
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