Inside The Grant Podcast
This podcast is for people asking how to build a career with a bigger impact on their community, more time and geographic freedom, and enough income to support themselves and their families. Meredith Noble and Alex Lustig, co-founders and friends, explore these questions in an inspiring and sometimes woo-woo way. They focus on disrupting the traditional grant writing world. Even listeners who are not interested in grant writing may find motivation in the show.
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Beth Willey: How She Landed Her First Grant Writing Success
Leaving your job is a major life transition. See how Beth navigated this career change and what happens when you choose a new path.This video documents the real experience of leaving your job and stepping into something new. Whether you are currently planning on quitting your job or simply considering a fresh start, these scenes offer a candid look at the emotions involved in making such a signifi
The #1 mistake people make applying for business grants
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She Lost Her Biggest Client and Did This Instead
Curious how you can support as an in-house nonprofit grant writer? Here is a training on how to win more funding while writing less proposals:
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The book on AI that's freaking me out
Curious how you can support as an in-house nonprofit grant writer? Here is a training on how to win more funding while writing less proposals:
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I Became a Grant Writer Without a Degree Here's How
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She Won $155,000 in Her First Year as a Grant Writer
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Why Does Anybody Enjoy Grant Writing?
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Curious how you could get into grant writing and build a career in it? Here is a training on how to do that without volunteering or having prior experience:
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Grant Writing as a Real Career? Erin Proves It Works
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Why This Grant Writer Struggles to Celebrate $500K in Wins
Ashleigh was managing a $24M+ grant portfolio in her FIRST YEAR — so why did it take her months to actually believe it? We sit down with Ashleigh Salas, an in-house grant writer with zero mentor support who still managed to secure 4 awards totaling $500K and submit 11 applications totaling $4.8M — all in year one. But instead of celebrating, she found herself fighting imposter syndrome, "faking it
Why Good Grant Proposals Get Rejected in 10 Seconds 🛑
Most grant proposals don't get rejected because of bad writing — 😱 they get rejected because the funder doesn't know who you are. In this video, Meredith breaks down the two real reasons proposals get passed over and what grant writers can do about it. If you've been rewriting the same proposal and still not winning, this one is for you.
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How much do grant writers actually make? (The 4 income levels)
There are four income levels for grant writers and the reason most people stay stuck at level two has nothing to do with experience or grant writing skill. 💰 In this video, Meredith digs into the real reason so many grant writing businesses stall out before they reach their potential, walking you through the money mindset behind each income level from $0 to $250K+ so you can finally see exactly wh
Alarming trends in grant writing in 2026
The grant writing landscape shifted — and if you're still approaching funding the same way you were two years ago, this video is your wake-up call. ⚡ Meredith breaks down four alarming trends reshaping how grant writers win funding in 2026: portals closing early, a tripled applicant pool, AI slop fatiguing reviewers, and one twist that will genuinely surprise you. 🤯 The grant writers who are still
Which Grant Writing Program Is Right for You (And Why We Rebuilt Ours)
The Grant Writers Collective is no longer one program ✨ it's five — and Meredith is breaking down every level so you know exactly where you fit. 🧡 Whether you're brand new to grant writing, building a side hustle, scaling a consulting firm, or an in-house grant writer trying to win more and write less, there's a level built for exactly where you are right now. 💡 Watch to find your level, then take
From Unemployed to 6 Employees: Christy's Grant Writing Journey
This video shares a Christy's journey from unemployment to successfully growing a business through strategic grant writing. Discover how a solid business model, can lead to significant business growth. This story provides valuable insights on how Christy grown her business, even when starting from scratch. 🦄
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Grant Reviewers Skip These Applications—Here's Why
Most grant writers are accidentally making their applications harder to read ✍️ Meredith breaks down the #1 tip to write better grant narratives so your reviewer can follow along without hunting for answers. She walks you through how short sentences, smart formatting, and breaking down multi-part questions can completely change how your proposal lands. ✨ Watch to the end for a real example that sh
Why Writing Skills Are Your Secret Career Weapon!
Kathryn is a career changer sharing her inspiring journey from journalism to grant writing. She explains how her extensive journalism guide and nonprofit experience provided a solid foundation for her current role, aligning perfectly with her skills and passion. This career development path highlights the fulfilling nature of grant writing and the flexibility of work from home jobs. 🦄
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Corporate Burnout? Why Grant Writing is the Perfect Pivot
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Once upon a time, two grant writers unearthed a big problem: nowhere on the internet dared to offer the complete career architecture for grant writers. A collective that grew with you. So they started their own. The Grant Writers Collective is your Work For Yourself University. Except without the bori
You Are Enough: How I Built a Grant Writing Business From Zero
If you are ready to stop doubting your expertise, drop the imposter syndrome, and experience what it feels like to have an entire "family reunion" of like-minded people backing your business, this story is for you.
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I Had to Remake Myself Completely. Here's What I Found.
If you've had plot twists in your career. If you've reinvented yourself more than once. If you're still trying to figure out what you're actually supposed to be doing, this one's for you.
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Grant Writing Burnout? Your Strategy Is the Problem
When you're ready to build the 12 to 18-month roadmap that makes all of this click, the next video on How to Get Grant Funding: The Ultimate Strategy Roadmap is waiting for you. 🚀
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The Decision-Making Framework Every Nonprofit Leader Uses
Christine Curtis Carr, a former CEO of a mid-sized non profit, shares her personal journey and the true experience of sustaining leadership within a nonprofit organization. She offers practical leadership skills advice on understanding the unspoken language of others and navigating a significant career transition from task management to strategic oversight. This presentation is a must-watch for an
How Amanda Overcame Her Fear Of Investing In Herself
This video features Amanda's inspiring story about overcoming challenges related to starting her business. We hear about initial hesitations regarding the cost of coaching and how a community can provide support for personal development. It's a great example of how "we could do this" together. And we a delighted that Amanda is part of our Community! 🦄
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Grant Writers Unite: What Happened at The Gathering
We recently hosted a grant writers' gathering, emphasizing community over competition in the field. This event highlighted how to get funding and explored various nonprofit grants, showing the breadth of opportunities available for nonprofits. It's a great space for anyone considering a career change into grant writing. 🦄
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Become a Grant Writing Rockstar: 7 Insider Tips Revealed!
Ever feel totally lost in the grant writing sauce, not sure where to start, and worried your hours of work will just end in a fat “no” from funders? Trust me, you’re not alone. The biggest pain point I hear—folks are overwhelmed and tired of wasting energy on grant apps with almost zero chance of success! 🫠 Here’s the skinny: you gotta swap that “spray and pray” for a tight, smart system so your p
From Military Move to a Million-Dollar Grants Won
Amanda didn’t plan to leave her in-house job and jump into freelance grant writing, but her husband's active duty forced her to figure out a flexible career fast. As a mom of three and a retired Marine Corps veteran, she’s built a flexible business. Amanda is most proud of having won over $1M in grants and creating a career that works around her life (not the other way around). If you want freedom
Goodbye Learn Grant Writing, Hello Grant Writers Collective
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Facing Fear and Self-Sabotage: My Raw Journey to Build a Creative Retreat in Remote Alaska
Navigating through obstacles while pursuing your dreams can be incredibly challenging. In this video, Meredith Noble delves into her personal journey of building a creative retreat in remote Alaska, despite facing significant setbacks and numerous mindset hurdles. Through her honest recount of nearly losing her baby and overcoming self-sabotage, Meredith offers valuable mindset shifts to help you
Grant Writing 101: Start Here to Win Your First Grant
Grant writing 101: This video offers essential writing tips for aspiring grant writers, guiding them on how to write a grant effectively from the start. We discuss common mistakes to avoid, especially for grant writing for beginners, and how to adapt your approach in the age of artificial intelligence. Learn how to secure nonprofit grants and increase your chances of how to get funding. 🦄 EPISODE
Your Price Tag Is Telling Clients You're Not Worth It
Stop trying to be the cheapest option in your business, as low prices can actually be the hardest sales. This video challenges common sales psychology and offers crucial business tips for entrepreneurs. Learn about effective pricing strategy and how understanding your pricing power can lead to greater success and increase revenue. Consider how to price a product based on value to attract the right
From Employee to Nomadic Grant Writer: Tiernan's Journey
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This 1 Skill Will Change Every Room You Walk Into
In a world often filled with noise and a shortage of trust, mastering persuasive communication is a vital skill. This video explains how effective communication goes beyond being loud or overtly confident, focusing instead on clarity and understanding. Learn practical communication tips to improve communication, helping you to speak confidently and connect with others more authentically. 🦄 EPISODE
How to know if your organization is ready for grants
So you scored your 501c3 status and thought grants would start falling from the sky, but instead, the rejection emails just keep rolling in. Meredith walks you through the real talk on what it takes to go from "barely hanging on" to having the confidence (and paperwork!) funders can’t ignore. If you want to know the exact steps to turn your scrappy nonprofit into a grant-winning machine, stick aro
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From Professor to Grant Writing Innovator: Matt Dunlevy’s Inspiring Career Pivot
Ever feel like the grant writing game is changing faster than you can keep up? You’re not alone. The pain point here is figuring out how to stay successful as AI totally shakes up the grant writing world—and grant opportunities themselves are constantly shifting. 🤯 But don’t stress! The biggest key is to work smarter, not harder. First, focus on building your skills and broadening your network. 🤝
The Gathering: You should Have Been There!
We recently hosted a grant writers' gathering, emphasizing community over competition in the field. This event highlighted how to get funding and explored various nonprofit grants, showing the breadth of opportunities available for nonprofits. It's a great space for anyone considering a career change into grant writing. 🦄 EPISODE CREDITS:
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How Jordan Curry Built a Thriving Grant Writing Business Against the Odds
Ever feel like chasing your dream job is just too overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling single mom life, bills, and a work-from-home grind? Been there. The main pain point? Feeling stuck and alone trying to kick off your grant writing biz with zero official training and a zillion life stressors holding you back. Here’s the real talk: your journey doesn’t have to be perfectly straight or f
How Courtney made $150k IN THIS ECONOMY
🔥 Grinding harder isn’t the answer—working smarter (and choosing who you work with) is how Courtney turned burnout and underpayment into a thriving $150K grant writing business, even in this wild economy. 💸 Say goodbye to feast-or-famine stress and constantly saying yes to every underfunded nonprofit, and hello to picking the right clients, leveling up your mindset, and actually enjoying your work
A Quick Truth Bomb About the Illusion of Job Security
Most of us were raised to believe that the safest career path is the one inside the company, but Meredith drops the uncomfortable truth: Your job can disappear faster than your talent ever will.
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Nope. Bigger! Natalie Shows Her Kids How To Not Be Mainstream
When Natalie's kids went back to school, she wanted to re-enter the workforce, but in a way that aligned with her values. Allowing for flexibility to still be the mom she wanted to be. With experience in proposal writing, a transition into grant writing made sense. Within three years, she's helped human-first nonprofits secure more than $650K in grant funding while building a thriving consulting b
5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2026
Remote work didn’t fizzle out after 2020—in fact, 2026 has unleashed a flood of flexible, high-paying gigs you probably haven’t even heard of. 💸 Tired of feeling stuck in a soul-sucking job or thinking you have to go back to school for years just to reinvent yourself? It’s actually possible to fast-track your way into these game-changing roles and finally build a career that fits your life, rather
From Zero Experience To Winning $24.7 MILLION In Funding
Imagine going from feeling "diagnosed unemployable" to helping 900,000 people access behavioral healthcare and landing millions in grant funding—all while wearing your pajamas if you want. 🎉 If burnout, rigid 9-5 routines, or feeling like you never quite "fit" the traditional workforce sound familiar, this video just might be your lifeline. Holly C. Alsop unlocks how building community, leveling-u
Here’s the 60-Sec Wake-Up Call Corporate Doesn’t Want You to Hear
Corporate burnout and feeling stuck in a job with zero security? If slogging away and wondering if your loyalty actually pays off sounds familiar, Meredith Noble dishes out a fresh perspective on how to dodge burnout and get ahead—even when your workplace isn’t investing in you. Get ready to flip the script from fear and "stuckness" to building options and confidence that unlock real leverage in y
Stop Trying to Be the Cheapest Option
Ever feel like being the cheapest option is just attracting skeptical clients and way too many pointless meetings? 🙄 Meredith Noble breaks down why low pricing rarely leads to easy yeses—and how it can actually make your business harder, not better. Imagine having the confidence to price your services based on true value, enjoying clients that actually respect your work. If you're ready to fix you
How Allyson Became a Full-Time Grant Consultant and Found Financial Freedom
Money talks—but what if your seven-figure wins as a grant writer still leave you feeling undervalued and underpaid? 😅 This video spotlights how Allyson broke free from job frustration, chronic overthinking, and budget battles, flipping her career from in-house burnout to thriving full-time grant consultant. You’ll see how the switch opens doors to financial freedom, big dreams, and more time for f
Feeling Burnt Out? You Need to Hear This
Burnout isn’t a sign you’re doing life wrong—it’s proof you’ve been caring way too hard for way too long. 😩 If you’re sick of feeling totally wiped after “doing everything right” and want a fresh start, this video flips the usual script and serves up soul care and real-life fixes. 🌱 By the end, you’ll see burnout as your launchpad to a lighter, more fulfilling chapter (not the end of your story)—s
Overcoming Crisis and Finding Success: Anna Marie Martin’s Inspiring Journey
When the wheels totally fall off your life 🚗💨, building a dream business can feel downright impossible—but you’re not alone if you’ve ever faced loss, burnout, or just pure overwhelm. Anna Marie Martin gets real about surviving a divorce, grief, and parenting chaos, all while figuring out how to ask for help (and actually accept it!). Her story will seriously inspire you to believe transformation
Federal Funding: How To Navigate the Competition
Federal funding these days isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s faster, more competitive, and downright wild! ⏰🤯 Meredith Noble gets real about shrinking application windows and the sheer overwhelm of prepping for grants that seem to drop out of nowhere, but she’s packing a playbook to help you flip the script from stressed out to totally empowered. Imagine turning those “impossible” deadlines into g
How Kelsey Barrera Built Her Dream Life as a Freelance Grant Writer and Mom
Here’s the deal: one of the biggest pain points for new moms who love their work is figuring out how to actually do meaningful stuff AND be present for your kid. 😩 I was there—burned out, hustling, and wondering if freelancing could give me the freedom I needed. The solution? Testing out the freelance life, even if it’s just dipping in your toe! Achieve your dream life by: 💡 Exploring freelance wo
7 Must-Have Skills If You Want To Get Paid In 2026
The job market is changing faster than your phone updates, and that can make anyone’s head spin 😵💫—especially with the constant threat of AI disruption, layoffs, and hiring freezes. If you’re feeling stuck in career limbo or just want to make sure you’re not left behind, this video breaks down the seven must-have human skills that will keep you employable, adaptable, and paid well into 2026. 🌟 Wa
Meredith’s Welcome Back: New Baby, Big Wins, and the Future of Grant Writing
Big changes, new beginnings, and dropping those grind-all-the-time vibes—this is your official welcome back from Meredith Noble! 🦄 If you’ve ever felt stuck in burnout trying to build a rewarding grant-writing career or wondered what’s next when funding uncertainty and industry changes hit hard, you’re in the right spot. This video is all about the pivot to creating from a place of expansion—so yo
Burnout to Business Owner: Kathryn Eident’s Journey to Building a Sustainable Grant Writing Career
Burnout from high-intensity careers and side hustles can have you questioning if there’s ever going to be a way out—hello, mom guilt and endless work hours. 😅 Kathryn Eident went from feeling wiped out and stuck in student mode to confidently building a thriving grant writing business that actually fits her life and family goals. If you want the real scoop on transitioning from overwhelmed freelan
5 High-Paying Remote Jobs in This Economy (no degree required)
Landing a high-paying remote job doesn’t have to mean shelling out for a fancy new degree or feeling totally stuck in a dead-end gig. 💸🔥 Meredith Noble is breaking down five awesome remote careers that are booming right now—no endless years of experience or certifications required—so you can finally ditch burnout and find work that actually pays (and feels good to do). Get ready to trade in your s
From Stay-at-Home Mom to Grant Writer: Rebecca Ziegler’s Journey of Reinvention
Taking a leap from full-time stay-at-home mom life to landing (and celebrating!) her first big grant win, Rebecca shows that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and silence imposter syndrome. 🚀 If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed your own skills, or wondered how to turn that anxiety into confidence, her story is the perfect pick-me-up. You’ll walk away believing you can redefine yoursel
How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026)
Finding grant writing clients these days can feel like running uphill in quicksand—everything’s changed, and what used to work just isn’t cutting it anymore. 😩 If you're tired of cold DMs getting ghosted and wondering how to actually stand out (without promising backflips for peanuts), you’re in the right place. Meredith Noble shares the inside scoop on how smart grant writers are ditching outdate
How Instrumentl and Grant Writing Unicorns Are Transforming Nonprofit Funding Strategies
Grants don’t have to be soul-sucking or take 40+ hours of slogging through IRS forms anymore. 😅 Meredith Noble and Gauri Manglik share how building a vibrant grant writing community and harnessing game-changing tools like Instrumentl can flip the script from admin overwhelm to creative, impactful success stories (hello $450K VFW save!). 🚀 Tune in to hear real talk about funding strategy hacks, AI
How Instrumentl Started: Gauri Manglik and Meredith Noble on Humble Beginnings and Big Leaps
Meeting your business partner for the first time after years of grinding and building something special—now that’s a wild ride! 🚀 Gauri Manglik and Meredith Noble dish on the scrappy beginnings of Instrumentl, where researching grants meant wrangling a million tabs and burning hours just to find reliable funding, not to mention the fear of crashing your website during a live demo! This convo will
Meredith Noble: If I was broke, here's what I'd do to change that in 2026
Feeling totally broke and stuck in a job that drains you? Yeah, I’ve been there. 😩 In this video, I lay out exactly what I’d do to level up from burned out and underpaid to living my dream life with freedom and flexibility. 💸 The main pain point here is feeling maxed out on what you can earn and not seeing a way to break that cycle. The fix? Build a killer skill that people will pay for (grant wri
From Unfulfilled Jobs to Grant Writing Success: Joanna Heath’s Inspiring Journey
Waking up every morning to a job that drains you is the pits, but imagine flipping the script and actually getting paid to do something you love. 💫 Joanna Heath went from feeling lost in unfulfilling jobs and drowning in imposter syndrome to landing her very first client (and paycheck!) as a grant writer—all in just three months. If you're stuck in a boring 9-5 or just craving more purpose, this c
Melessa Gregg’s Inspiring Leap into Full-Time Grant Writing for Community Change
Taking a leap of faith with your career can feel wild, especially when you’re shifting from running the show to focusing on a single mission—hello, grant writing! 🌟 If you’ve ever stressed about carrying the heavy weight of nonprofit work or felt lost about making a real impact, this video brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how stepping into a dedicated grant writer role can seriously lighten
The Biggest Grant Writing Mistake New Writers Make and How to Avoid It
You know that cringe advice about "just throwing out as many grant applications as you can"? 😱 Well, we're busting that myth wide open and showing you how to skip the overwhelm and actually win more grants—with way less stress. Ready to ditch the confusion and get crystal clear on what actually works? Stick around because Meredith Noble spills her juiciest secrets (and a couple of spicy stories) y
DIY Furniture Refinishing: Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned, and Why You’re Never at Square Zero
Ever started a “simple” DIY project and suddenly found yourself deep in the valley of despair? 🙃 Yeah, me too! My big paint point was thinking I’d ruined my dining chairs with sticky stain and white smears—ugh, cat hair magnet alert. 😩 The main thing I realized? The real pain comes when you mess up, feel like you have to start completely over, and think you’ve wasted all your time. But listen, you
How Paige Robison Built a Flexible Grant Writing Career During Big Life Changes
Moving and juggling a family while starting something new? 🎒🚗 In this video, we get real about launching a grant writing side hustle from scratch—even if you've never written a grant and have zero confidence to charge for your work. Watch how Paige Robison goes from feeling totally lost to landing clients and earning back her investment, unlocking flexibility for her family’s big moves. Stick arou
Juicy Insider Takes: Does Meredith Noble Still Write Grants...
Meredith Noble sat in the studio with our favorite grant database partners, Instrumentl, to answer the juiciest questions about grants and about Meredith. Nothing's off the table, as Instrumentl dives into the top questions people google looking for grant advice. Plus, the big question, is Meredith all talk and no game, or does she still write grants? Find out in part one of a three-part interview
From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith Found Her Purpose and First Paycheck
Ready to swap endless lesson plans for real freedom and impact? 🦄 Callie Smith reveals how she tackled the daunting leap from 26 years of teaching to landing her first paid gig as a freelance grant writer, even when self-doubt and that hefty price tag nearly stopped her cold. Discover how she turned the pain of being undervalued and stretched too thin into true transformation and fresh purpose out
How To Navigate Around "Needs XXX Years Experience" When Applying For Jobs
Landing your first grant writing gig shouldn’t feel like an impossible chicken-and-egg dilemma—yet so many gigs want “experience” before you’ve even had a shot! 😅 Meredith gets real about the soul-sucking cycle of spraying out resumes and shows you an easier, organic way to break in (and get paid what you’re worth), even if you’re starting from scratch. Get ready to ditch the overwhelm for a pract
How Mackenzie Greer Built a Thriving Grant Writing Business from Scratch
From juggling three jobs to building a thriving business (and eating all the dessert she wants 🍦), Mackenzie proves you don't have to burn out just to make a living as a grant writer. If you’ve felt stuck in jobs that drain you or questioned your worth when clients balk at your prices, you're in the right place—this story is all about trading “too much, girl!” for a confident, flexible career wher
How to Make Your Nonprofit Grant Ready and Attract More Funding
So you scored your 501c3 status and thought grants would start falling from the sky, but instead, the rejection emails just keep rolling in. Meredith walks you through the real talk on what it takes to go from "barely hanging on" to having the confidence (and paperwork!) funders can’t ignore. If you want to know the exact steps to turn your scrappy nonprofit into a grant-winning machine, stick aro
Become a Grant Writing Rockstar: Top Tips for Securing Billion Dollar Grants
Ever feel totally lost in the grant writing sauce, not sure where to start, and worried your hours of work will just end in a fat “no” from funders? Trust me, you’re not alone. The biggest pain point I hear—folks are overwhelmed and tired of wasting energy on grant apps with almost zero chance of success! 🫠 Here’s the skinny: you gotta swap that “spray and pray” for a tight, smart system so your p
How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grants
Ready to go from fearful first steps to major leaps in your grant writing business? 🦄 In this video, we bring you Erin’s journey from quitting her all-consuming job and tackling imposter syndrome to building a flexible, thriving consultancy that’s helped local nonprofits win over $1.2 million (while also playing plenty of bluegrass with her band!). If you want to know how to ditch burnout, find re
Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Success
Budgeting for grants doesn’t have to make your eyes glaze over—or leave you feeling like your proposal is headed straight for the trash. 😅 We’ll help you ditch the overwhelm and common mistakes, turning those confusing numbers into your ticket for more funding wins. Get ready to feel confident and in control of your grant budget (even if math isn’t your favorite thing!), and stick around for pro t
How to Land Your First $5K Grant Writing Contract (Even as a Total Rookie!)
Taking the leap into grant writing can feel like being a baby with a chainsaw—exciting, but totally overwhelming! 🪓💸 In this video, you'll see how Lee went from paralyzed with doubts and tech hang-ups to cashing in nearly his full investment on his very first big contract, all while making a real impact for a cause that means the world to him. If you've ever felt stuck in the “Valley of Despair” o
5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)
Jumping into grant writing can feel like diving into the deep end without floaties—mistakes can cost you time, cash, and a shot at HUGE grant funding. 😅 If you’re tired of winging it, missing out on funds, or getting rejected, this video spills the secrets to what really works. You’ll walk away feeling way more confident and grant-ready—like the unicorn you were meant to be. 🦄 Stick around because
How Amanda Built a Six-Figure Grant Writing Business and Won $8.9M for Nonprofits
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