Grant Writing Simplified Podcast

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 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 […]

Join the Nonprofit Mythbusters: www.nonprofitmythbusters.com Getting Over the Nonprofit Overhead Myth In 2013 Dan Pallotta released his TED Talk 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 […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip. 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 - […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer today: www.teresahuff.com/vip   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 Shannon McCracken in Episode 70. I […]

TEDx Talk: The Real ROI of Grant Writing My TEDx Talk is live!! You can watch and share here: The Real ROI of Grant Writing I've been a longtime fan of learning from TEDx speakers, and am thrilled to have the opportunity to give a talk of my own! I share about nonprofits and how having […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip New Friends Make the World a Better Place As a little girl, I remember when I first heard of the Harlem Globetrotters. I got to see them in person a time or two and thought they were THE coolest thing ever. Still do. Even […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer and kickstart your grant writing career today: www.teresahuff.com/vip The Quest for the Perfect Water Bottle A couple of years ago I needed a new water bottle. But not just any water bottle. You see, even though it’s a small thing, it’s also […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip   The Variety of Nonprofit Fundraising Lately we’ve been covering some awesome fundraising and leadership topics - major gifts, corporate sponsors, lean startups, and more. Even though the last few episodes aren’t […]

Happy Birthday to Grant Writing Simplified! This month I’m celebrating TWO YEARS of the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast! How crazy is that!! I was scared to death to start the podcast two years ago, but here we are over 100 episodes later and it’s been a blast. I’ve met some of the […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Today I'm talking to Linda Lysakowski about corporate fundraising. She’s a brilliant resource and draws on decades of experience. If you’re wondering how to get more help from businesses in your community, this is the […]

Meet me in...Delaware! Grab your tickets for my TEDx Talk on October 13, 2022! Do Major Gifts Seem Initimidating? A lot of people are super intimidated by fundraising, yet it’s a big part of nonprofit work. You’ve heard me talk a lot about needing multiple sources of funding for […]

Meet me in...Delaware! Grab your tickets for my TEDx Talk in October! Remember Your Mission and Put In the Work In this episode we talk with Katherine Kreuchauf about Lean Nonprofit Startups. What does that mean exactly? We learn that a successful nonprofit requires not only a heart for […]

Big Announcement for Q4! In the last episode, I hinted that I’ve got some awesome things coming up this fall in Q4. 2022 is far from over, and I’m committing to some big steps this year!  I’m heading to Wilmington, Delaware, to give a TEDx talk in October! AND you’re invited to […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer today: www.teresahuff.com/vip Recognize How To Use Your Skillset To Start A Grant Writing Business This week is an on-air strategy call, one of my favorite ways to coach grant writers! I'm chatting with Lori Smith, a former special education […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Two Grant Writing Pros Talk Shop Today I'm excited to host my podcasting friend and grant writing coach Holly Rustick. Holly brings a wealth of experience from her longtime career in grant writing and consulting. Holly and […]

Celebrate 100 Episodes with Me! Today I'm thrilled to hit a big podcasting milestone - 100 episodes! Will you help me celebrate by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts? Together we can help others find the resources they need to change the world! Want to Meet Up in Kansas City? Join me at […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip. How Can You Improve Your Grant Writing? Sometimes the best answer to that question is to ask the obvious. Oftentimes we think we're perfectly clear, but are we really? The past few episodes we've been talking about the […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Uncover Your Secret Strengths With at least half of the population being introverts, either you are an introvert, or you’ll interact with someone who is. No matter what, others won’t be quite like us in how we think, […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Clarity Is the Key to Unlock Mastery The last couple of weeks we've been talking about the importance of clarity. Before we can be effective in our work, we must a) be clear ourselves, and then b) be able to clearly convey […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Importance of Clarity People won’t support what they don’t understand. We must have clarity in order to make an impact.  In this week's on-air nonprofit coaching call, I'm working with the lovely Dooshima David-Jang, […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip How Clear Is Your Writing? Last week we talked about the importance of using positive action words in your writing. Words that inspire. Words that cast a vision. This week we're talking about another important […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip What Kind of Message Are You Sending in Your Grant Writing? If you step back and look at your grant writing objectively, you might be surprised at what you find.  And it might not be quite as pretty as you thought. Before […]

I have been busy lately adding some exciting new features to the Fast Track to Grant Writer VIP Program! If you’re wanting to get into grant writing, this is the perfect time to jump in. I’ll share more details in the coming weeks.  You can join us right now and start learning grant […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip What Do Grants and Gardening Have in Common? As it turns out, quite a lot. I've been helping my husband plant the garden this spring. He has quite the green thumb of the family. Sadly, I do not. However, it's given me the […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip The Nonprofit Go-Giver Ripple Effect Lately we’ve been talking about being a go-giver and how this mindset shift can change not only your own life, but also those around you. Today we're taking that a step further. I'm […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip What Is Your Premise? I often tell you that action brings clarity, and that’s so true.   Every now and then, though, we need to take a step back and check our premise.    A premise is what forms the basis of a […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip How Do You Create a Ripple Effect? A lot of things are outside our control, especially in business and nonprofit work.    Instead of lamenting those obstacles, let's take a look at what we CAN control - such as […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip How Do You Spot Your Blind Spots? Blind spots...this is something I’ve been pondering for quite some time: How can we find them? And how can we work on them when we don't know what they are in the first place? Blind […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Address the Grant Writing Red Flags Part of my role as I work with grant writers and nonprofits is to play devil's advocate. The key is that they know I'm on their side. I might be asking tough questions or bringing up […]

How Do You Address Overwhelm at Work? I talk to so many nonprofit leaders who are overwhelmed and feel like they’re wearing ALL The hats.    I also talk to grant writers who are overwhelmed because they’re juggling so many plates with all the different projects going on.   The […]

What Questions Do You Have About Grant Writing? Lately we've been going back to the basics of grant writing! I'm answering some of the most common questions I hear about grants. We learn how to level up your skills in the Fast Track to Grant Writer so you can approach your grant writing […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip. When You're Wearing All The Nonprofit Hats Already in the first quarter of 2022 I’ve had the privilege of attending several conferences and workshops, both in-person and virtual. I’ve met some incredible people who are […]

What Questions Do You Have About Grant Writing? Lately we've been going back to the basics of grant writing! I'm answering some of the most common questions I hear about grants. We learn how to level up your skills in the Fast Track to Grant Writer so you can approach your grant writing […]

learn how to level up your skills in the Fast Track to Grant Writer so you can approach your grant writing career with a more successful strategy. The end goal is to help you increase your income and your impact through grant writing. Are You Struggling to Win Grants? Grants are a long […]

Take the Nonprofit Grant-Ready Audit: www.teresahuff.com/grantready Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Take the quiz: www.teresahuff.com/quiz What Questions Do You Have About Grant Writing? This month we're going back to the basics of grant writing! I'm answering some of the […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip What Questions Do You Have About Grant Writing? This month we're going back to the basics of grant writing! I'm answering some of the most common questions I hear about grants.   Lose the Misconceptions So many […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip What Questions Do You Have About Grant Writing? This month we're going back to the basics of grant writing! I'm answering some of the most common questions I hear about grants.   Where Do I Find Grants? Just like anything in […]

What Questions Do You Have About Grant Writing? When I first started grant writing and working with my mentor, I asked a lot of questions.  Let me rephrase that. I asked a BOATLOAD of questions. I bombarded her with so many queries that I apologized for the onslaught. I'll never forget […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip How Do You Start Writing a Grant? You’ve found a grant that sounds like a great match. You’ve collected the ideas and are ready to begin. You open up a fresh Word document and sit down to write. You stare at the page […]

Are You Ready for the FAST Track? Are you ready to unleash your skills to make a massive impact? Let's get you on the FAST Track. Let’s Fast Track your income and your impact in 2022. You can start learning today at teresahuff.com/vip. The Challenges of Growth The last couple of weeks […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: teresahuff.com/vip How Can You Optimize Your Fundraising? What drives people to give? And what stops people from giving? That's what Tim Kachuriak and his team at NextAfter have made their mission to discover.  They've put a nonprofit […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip 3 Things You Must Consider Before You Set a Goal Happy New Year! This is the time of year when everyone is pushing for new goals, resolutions, a word of the year, or whatever version is your cup of tea. I'm calling […]

Ready to unleash your skills to make a massive impact? Let's get you on the F.A.S.T. Track. F.A.S.T. Track to Grant Writer is a VIP small group coaching experience where you'll learn how to be the go-to grant writer in your community. This is everything the books won’t tell you. It’s […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:  www.teresahuff.com/vip Nonprofit Spotlight: The Store, Nashville, TN It’s been a while since we had a nonprofit spotlight on the show, so I’ve been saving this interview up for you to air during the holidays. And let me tell you, there is […]

Always Be Learning “Success leaves clues.” The first time I heard that statement was from Dr. Johnathan Kraus in Episode 27.   Then David Jasse made the same point in Episode 59.    I thought I'd better sit up and pay attention.   Learning Is Vital, But We Can't Stay There We […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip What's Happening in Nonprofit Giving Trends? The last couple of years have been full of unexpected circumstances. Are you wondering what's going to happen with fundraising as we wrap up 2021?   That's what we're […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Back by Popular Demand: Grant Writer Strategy Call Today's episode is another grant writer strategy call. This one is unique because I'm chatting with Diego Reeb, one of the VIP Fast Track to Grant Writer Alumni!    We […]

Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Special Holiday Note: Support a Ministry-Based Business AND a Nonprofit Back in Episode 41, I introduced you to the talented Kari Bartkus of Love Does That. She shared her thought process behind starting a ministry-based […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip. What's a New Nonprofit to Do? A couple of weeks ago we talked about the 3 things you must have in order to get started as a freelance grant writer. Today we're going to look at the other side of the equation - how to […]

Join the Fast Track to Grant Writer today: www.teresahuff.com/vip. The "Just Get Grants" Syndrome Today we’re going to talk about a common phenomenon I like to call “Just Get Grants” Syndrome. It’s this common idea that we can “just get grants” to fix ___ (fill in the blank […]

The Future of Freelance Grant Writing Is there room for more freelance grant writers in this strange, unpredictable economy?    I humbly submit to you today that yes, yes there most certainly is, and there’s never been a better time for it.    But freelance grant writing will […]

Join My Free Webinar: Step Up Your Systems For Success - 5 Easy Steps to Look Like a Grant Writing Pro. How Is Your Grant Writing Data Game? This month we've been talking about grant writing systems, and last month we talked about telling stories in your grant writing.   Today we're […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer today: www.teresahuff.com/vip. Are Your Systems Working for You, Against You, or Not at All? Back in Episode 52, I shared some of my favorite tech tools I use nearly every day. Then last week we talked about the importance of systems when it […]

Grant writers, get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. Nonprofits, it's time to Gear Up For Grants. Do You Have a Grant Search and Tracking System in Place? Have you ever gone down the rabbit hole of grant funding and felt overwhelmed by all the potential options out there? Yet somehow […]

Gear Up For Grants at teresahuff.com/gearup. Happy Birthday to the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast! When I started the podcast one year ago, I never dreamed it would be downloaded in 72 countries across 6 continents! Today I want to thank YOU, my amazing listeners, for all your […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Nonprofit Storytelling Is an Art AND a Science This month we’ve been talking about nonprofit storytelling and some different ways you can do that. Now we’re going a little deeper into how to craft your nonprofit […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer at teresahuff.com/vip. The Art of Nonprofit Storytelling Today’s guest is David Jasse from DMJ Studios. We first connected on LinkedIn. After following him for a while, I could tell that he really gets nonprofits. He knows how to pull out a […]

Coffee Mugs, Grant Writing, and Storytelling What do coffee mugs have to do with grant writing? (Besides drinking lots of coffee to stay awake and finish the grant!)   A few days ago I was getting a mug for my early morning coffee, and it got me to thinking that grant writing is a […]

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Developing Nonprofit Board Members Developing a healthy nonprofit board can be a challenge. Often board members agree to serve without understanding their role or how they can best help the nonprofit. Board training and […]

Building Your Grant Writing Career This Grant Writer Business Building Series has been so much fun! We've had some great conversations around building your grant writing career. Today I've got a juicy topic for you!   If you’re tired of trying to figure it out on your own and you need […]

Ready to Be a Grant Writer? This Business Building Series has been so much fun! A lot of you are asking the same questions about becoming a grant writer, so I wanted to address some of those this month.   If you’re tired of trying to figure it out on your own and you need support to […]

Download the Free Guide: www.teresahuff.com/linkedin   Let's Talk LinkedIn Why am I sharing LinkedIn profile tips today, you ask? Open up a browser in private mode on your computer.  Google your name.  What comes up in the first 3 results? Lemme guess... Your LinkedIn profile.  […]

Protecting Your Grant Writing Consulting Business Today we're covering an important topic: How do you design a contract for your consulting work? In this series, we're going through tips for building your grant writing career. These episodes give you a sneak peek into the Fast Track to […]

Building Your Grant Writing Consulting Business I'm excited about some great new grant writing resources coming up in August! We'll be going through a series on building your grant writing career. This series is a sneak peek into the Fast Track to Grant Writer program where I walk you […]

We Are More Than Grant Writers I've had several conversations lately with students in the Fast Track to Grant Writer program and with my nonprofit strategy clients about all the different roles we fill.  Our job is so much more than just writing grants. Often it’s about building […]

Think Grant Writing Is Boring? Think Again! Grant writing might sound a little dry, and maybe it can be at times, but it can also be quite creative and innovative. There may be days when we feel stuck or can't think through a problem. We've stared at the screen so long, when we close our […]

How Do I Start a Grant Writing Business from Scratch? Have you ever wondered... Where do I start as a grant writer? Do I have the skills to help nonprofits? Where do I find clients? How do I price my services?  If so, then you're in good company! Over the last few months of […]

Get on the F.A.S.T. Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Riding Coast to Coast: Innovative Ideas to Make an Impact It's time for another nonprofit spotlight, and this is one interesting ride! I'm talking with Rodney Olsen with Compassion Australia. He's gearing up to lead a huge […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Grant Writer Mid-Year Checkup It's hard to believe we're halfway through 2021 already! Have you taken time to reflect on your progress and celebrate your wins so far this year? I'm celebrating 10,000 podcast downloads! Thank […]

Download the Grant Writer FAST Focus Workbook at www.teresahuff.com/fastfocus. Grant Writer FAST Focus Welcome back to this special Podcast Power Series, Grant Writer FAST Focus. This week I'm going to help you develop the confidence and clarity you need to start your grant writing […]

Download the Grant Writer FAST Focus Workbook at www.teresahuff.com/fastfocus. Can I Really Be a Grant Writer? Welcome back to this special Podcast Power Series, Grant Writer FAST Focus. This week I'm going to help you develop the confidence and clarity you need to start your grant […]

Download the Grant Writer FAST Focus Workbook at www.teresahuff.com/fastfocus. Who Am I to Be a Grant Writer?  Welcome back to this special Podcast Power Series, Grant Writer FAST Focus. This week I'm going to help you develop the confidence and clarity you need to start your grant […]

Download the Grant Writer FAST Focus Workbook at www.teresahuff.com/fastfocus. Could I Be a Grant Writer?  I’m excited to welcome you to this special Podcast Power Series, Grant Writer FAST Focus. This week I'm going to help you develop the confidence and clarity you need to start […]

Sign up for Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Do I Need a Lot of Detail in a Grant Application?  Today I want to share a great question I received recently from a new grant writer: How do you know what is sufficient detail in a grant application? There could always be […]

Sign up for Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip ----- Starting a Business or a Nonprofit Today I'm talking with my good friend and fellow entrepreneur Kari Bartkus of Love Does That. She has a unique ministry-based business and such a heart for serving and encouraging […]

Should you make the move to be a grant writing consultant? Sign up for Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Join me today as I talk through seven questions to consider before becoming a grant writing consultant.  Related Episodes: Episode 37: How Do We Show Nonprofit […]

Ready to grow your nonprofit career so you can change the world? The Fast Track to Grant Writer is opening again. Get on the list at www.teresahuff.com/vip. Making a Difference in Business AND Nonprofit Work Gregg Cohen, Co-Founder of JWB Real Estate Capital in Jacksonville, FL, shares […]

Need help with your next steps in grant writing or nonprofit work? www.teresahuff.com/nonprofits In this episode, we're comparing the differences between a business and a nonprofit. There's no perfect answer, but I'll give you some considerations to help you decide which is the best route […]

Book your own strategy call for grant writers and nonprofits at www.teresahuff.com/nonprofits. Nonprofit Strategy Call I'm excited to share this on-air strategy call with you today! I'm working with the talented Ashley McMichael and coaching her through a grant application she's working […]

Need help with your nonprofit or grant writing strategy? www.teresahuff.com/nonprofits Welcome to Part 4 in our nonprofit fundraising series! Back in Episode 34, I gave you over 60 fundraising ideas and 9 questions you should be asking. Those were some great ideas. But if it left you […]

Need help getting started? Book your strategy session: www.teresahuff.com/strategy. Good news: Grant writers and nonprofits CAN thrive in a pandemic economy! In Part 3 of this Nonprofit Fundraising Series, grant expert Margit Brazda Poirier and I chat about: Reflecting on the challenges […]

Need help? Book your strategy session: www.teresahuff.com/strategy. I hear so many nonprofits, especially new ones, trying to figure out how to raise funds. They think they can get grants, but then realize that won’t work for them until they’re a little more established. So what's a […]

Need help? Here you go: www.teresahuff.com/strategy Getting first-time donor support is critical for new and small nonprofits. A lot of fundraising webinars and articles talk about donor retention, but how do you find donors in the first place? Today Jason Adkins, GPC shares advice on […]

Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Take the quiz: www.teresahuff.com/quiz This week I'm celebrating 6 months of podcasting and 6,000 downloads in over 40 countries! Thank you all for your encouragement along this journey. I've met some incredible people from all over the […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Learn tips for freelancing success as I interview resume writer and career coach Katherine Bright. We talk about both the professional and personal side of freelancing: Being good stewards of our homes How to stand out on […]

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip I’ve had the honor of coaching several amazing nonprofit professionals in the Fast Track to Grant Writer VIP Program. It's been SO much fun helping them: figure out their career goals, realize the skills they’ve got hiding […]

Join the Fast Track to Grant Writer today: www.teresahuff.com/vip. This is the 4th episode in our Grant Writer Mentoring Series. We've shared so many good resources! Today we're talking about: How to get started as a grant writer Mapping out a plan to move your career forward How to get […]

Ready for the Fast Track to Grant Writer? www.teresahuff.com/vip Someone the other day asked how to get started with his grant writing career. He's volunteering at a nonprofit already and wants to step up into paid consulting work. I share 6 ways he can learn valuable grant writing skills […]

Fast Track to Grant Writer spring enrollment is open. Sign up at www.teresahuff.com/vip. The next couple of episodes are on the importance of mentoring. I can’t tell you how many emails and messages I get from people wanting to learn grant writing - some who have even read the books […]

Need a grant writing mentor? Here you go. www.teresahuff.com/mentor Have you ever had a mentor in your life? Someone who has inspired you, and encouraged you, and really given you solid advice for that point in your journey? I’ve wrestled with this episode a bit because I can’t do it […]

Book an advisory session with Teresa at www.teresahuff.com/strategy I’m so excited to share today’s guest with you, friends! I’m introducing you to my new nonprofit friend and fellow podcaster Jenni Hargrove.  Jenni is a Charitable Marketing Coach and host of the podcast the […]

Book an advisory session at www.teresahuff.com/strategy Did you know that on an average day, we make about 35,000 decisions? That doesn't even account for the big circumstances! Nonprofit leaders and grant writers wear so many hats on any given day. If we're not careful, this can lead to […]

One thing I've enjoyed most about podcasting is getting to know more nonprofit leaders. I love seeing the work you’re doing in your communities and how you're making a difference. Today I’d like to introduce you to a unique nonprofit that is making such a difference in people's lives, […]

Download today's checklist at teresahuff.com/prep. The #1 question I’m asked, by grant writers and nonprofits alike, is, “Where do I start?” Grant writing is a big process that takes a while to learn and develop. However, today I’m going to tell you one simple place you can start […]

My friends, today’s episode is jam-packed with all kinds of grant writing goods. I’m chatting with the talented Brandi VanAntwerp, Grant Administrator of CoxHealth Foundation in Springfield, Missouri. Brandi provides grant writing and management for 6 hospitals, 83+ clinics, and Cox […]

Welcome to Episode 20! I talk with a lot of new grant writers and nonprofits that are really nervous about starting out with grants. Even if you’re new, you can do this. We ALL have to start somewhere! There are so many factors that go into a grant decision. Today I'll talk through […]

Everything seems to be moving online these days, including nonprofit meetings, training, and events. That's why I've invited Heather Burright of Skill Masters Market on the show. She's an expert on all things training, onboarding, and people strategies - the "fun side of HR," as she calls […]

Hi friends! As we're nearing the end of 2020, I want to take a few minutes to reflect on the past year and look ahead to next year. Whether you're a grant writer or a nonprofit leader, it's good to take some time away from technology to think through these. You can print out the quick […]

Hi friends! The last few weeks we’ve talked about a lot of grant writing skills and nonprofit strategies. Today I want to shift gears a little bit and address more of the business and personal side of things. And, along those lines, If you are ready to invest in your future - and […]

One Practical Step to Improve Your Writing Hey friends! I’ve heard from a lot of you lately at different stages of your grant writing journey. The one thing I keep hearing over and over is, “Where do I start?” There are lots of places you COULD start, and that’s where we often get […]

Today I’m interviewing my friend and fellow grant writer Kathy Hoeck who has written grants for over a decade. I invited Kathy on the show because she works with several international nonprofits, but as you’ll see, we also get into a LOT of great strategy and tips as we talk shop […]

The #1 question I hear from new grant writers is, “But how do I start?” Funny thing is, they’re still asking this even after they’ve learned some of the basics of grant writing.  They aren’t sure if they have what it takes. They don’t know how to approach prospective clients. […]

Wow, you guys, today’s episode is a nonprofit spotlight and their work is SO impactful. Not only that, but you’ll hear some innovative ways they’re funding the nonprofit by creating fair trade, living wage jobs.   Join the VIP Pilot Program: Fast Track to Grant Writer Before we […]

I hope you came ready to learn today because we have another grant writer strategy session, and this is packed full of good stuff. If you are thinking about grant writing, or if you are a grant writer and you just don't know how to move forward, this is the episode for you. Pay attention […]

People often ask me about grant writing, but they aren't sure if they would be any good at it. You can take the quiz to help you figure out, but today I want to talk through some of the important characteristics that are ideal for a grant writer. These grant writing skills fall into three […]

Now and then I like to do a quick Q&A episode with questions I often hear about grant writing. Today's question: How long does it take to actually get the grant funding after you submit the application? The short answer is that it'll probably take much longer than you'd like. Truth: […]

You know how I’m always throwing out grant writing advice like, “Follow the guidelines!” or “Don’t miss a deadline!” Well, today you don’t just have to take my word for it. I’m interviewing a grant maker so you can hear from someone on the other side of the desk what grant […]

Today I’m doing a quick Q&A episode for you on grant application guidelines. Next week’s episode is such a good interview with a grant funder, so be sure to come back for Episode 9 to catch that. In preparation for that episode,  I want to address a question I often hear: Why do […]

If you work in the nonprofit world in any capacity, you need to know about this resource. This could benefit so many nonprofits, but most don’t even know it exists. I’m talking about the Google Ad Grant. This gives registered nonprofits a $10,000/month advertising credit to use for […]

Today's episode is going to lay the groundwork for preparing a non-profit for grants. Many people want to jump right into grant writing. They think, "Just send the money ‘cause we need it now!" Let me challenge you to a different approach. We’re going to take a few steps back and talk […]

I'm excited to share this grant writing strategy call with Lisa Ortman. Her background is so unique! (Hint: Her undergrad degree is in forestry.) Lisa reached out to me wondering if grant writing might be her next right step, so we met for a strategy session and worked out an action plan. […]

Today I want to share with you some important lessons I've learned over the last 15 years of being a grant writer. The journey hasn’t been linear, but I’ve learned from every step. I'll talk about four key areas: Skill  Implementation Mindset Success To download the full PDF […]

I get all kinds of questions about grant writing, from simple to complex. Today I'm going to discuss a few of the most common questions. We'll get back to the basics as we talk about: Why is it called grant writing when it should be called filling out a grant application? How do I figure […]

Today I'm going to start with the basics of grant writing so you understand what I’m even referring to in the first place. Grants are a process of applying for funding to be used for a specific cause. The grants I work with are typically given to 501c3 nonprofits, schools, or government […]

Introducing the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast where I'm stepping up to help freelancers and nonprofit leaders maximize their impact and change the world. Grant writing is one of those “mystery fields” that everyone kind of knows about, but no one seems to really know WHAT it really […]