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152: Grant Writing Quick Tip: Ask Different Questions by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - April 09, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
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 lead...

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151: Empowering Nonprofits: The Fun Side of Grant Writing by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - April 02, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
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 ...

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150: Navigating Nonprofit Success with Forensic Accounting: A Dive into Integrity and Innovation with Chris Ekimoff

Grant Writing Simplified - March 19, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
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 ...

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150: Navigating Nonprofit Success with Forensic Accounting: A Dive into Integrity and Innovation

Grant Writing Simplified - March 19, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
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 ...

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149: Measure what Matters: A Proactive Approach to Nonprofit Success - By Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - March 05, 2024 21:43 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
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...

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148: The Power of Pause: 5 Reasons to Call Timeout in Your Nonprofit - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - December 19, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip   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 ...

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147: Celebrating Three Years of Grant Writing Simplified - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - December 12, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 acr...

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146: From Ideas to Impact: Unveiling the Key to Successful Grant Funding - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - August 22, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Interested in hopping on a small group call with me? Sign up at www.teresahuff.com/help 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 thi...

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145: The Art of Letting Go: Why Unlearning Is as Important as Learning - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - August 15, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Interested in hopping on a small group call with me? Sign up at www.teresahuff.com/help 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 wa...

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144: Humanity in the Age of AI: Navigating Authentic Connections for Lasting Impact - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - August 08, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 int...

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143: Formula for Nonprofit Success: Balancing Heart, Grit, and Brains: Interview with Derik Timmerman, Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions

Grant Writing Simplified - August 01, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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. ...

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142: Streamline Systems for Nonprofit Success - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - July 25, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 ar...

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141: Mid-Year Goal Check: Assess Your Progress and Set Micro-Habits for Success - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - July 18, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 lo...

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140: 9 Ways Food Network Challenges Mirror the Grant Writing Process - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - July 11, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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. Gra...

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139: 7 Reasons Working Collaboratively Helps Your Team Get More Done: Interview with Dr. Vince Lindenmeyer, Principal, Beacon 4sight Group

Grant Writing Simplified - July 04, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 ...

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138: 5 Easy Grant Writing Tips to Build Strategic, Lasting - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - June 27, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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...

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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

Grant Writing Simplified - June 13, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip   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...

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136: Nonprofit ROI: 5 Tips to Stay Relevant to Funders and Win More Grants - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - June 07, 2023 20:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip The ROI of Grant Writing In my recent TEDx Talk, I talked about the Real ROI of Grant Writing. 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 R...

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135: TEDx Talk: The Real ROI of Grant Writing - by Teresa Huff

Grant Writing Simplified - May 30, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 y...

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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

Grant Writing Simplified - May 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 eac...

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133: How Design, Creativity and Relationships Intersect With Budget Transparency: Interview with Sherry Quam Taylor, Nonprofit Finance Strategist

Grant Writing Simplified - May 09, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 oth...

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130: Optimize Systems, Prevent Burnout, and Promote Growth in Your Nonprofit: Interview with Sean Hale, Sean Hale Consulting

Grant Writing Simplified - April 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip How Human Resources Systems and Accounting Enable Nonprofit Growth Today we’re continuing the conversation from my TEDx Talk by discussing strategies for grant writing and nonprofits. You might recognize Sean Hale from the Non...

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128: How a Veteran’s Refusal to Leave Humans Behind Became a Nonprofit: Interview with Christi Nabors, DeliverFund

Grant Writing Simplified - March 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 o...

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126: How International Travel and Volunteering Can Lead to Grant Writing: Interview with Silvia Bonvini

Grant Writing Simplified - March 14, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip   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 p...

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125: How Lessons From Ghostwriting Can Help You Begin Grant Writing: Interview with Kent Sanders, Founder of Inkwell Ghostwriting

Grant Writing Simplified - March 07, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip   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 f...

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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

Grant Writing Simplified - February 28, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip   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 rem...

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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

Grant Writing Simplified - February 14, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip   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 toda...

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121: How to Prepare Both Sides of the Equation for Grant Writing Wins: Interview with LaVerne Toombs

Grant Writing Simplified - February 07, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 th...

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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

Grant Writing Simplified - January 31, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip   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. ...

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119: How Can the Subscription Economy Benefit a Nonprofit's Revenue? Interview with Dave Raley, Imago Consulting

Grant Writing Simplified - January 24, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip   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....

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