GrantTalk – All About GrantWatch’s New Podcast

In today’s world, most of our news seems to be one long, continuous, negative narrative, doesn’t it? It’s easy to get disheartened. Yet, amid the chaos, GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, with host Libby Hikind, is poised to shine a light on the foundations that use our database. Foundations, we might add, that subsequently find grant funding  to help them continue the good work they do across the globe. The goal of this podcast is to illuminate the working relationships that individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses enjoy with GrantWatch.

Our subscribers recognize the wealth of information that GrantWatch offers. GrantTalk, our current podcast wants to take things a step further by bringing to light some of the foundations and grant seekers who have managed to see beyond the gloom. These folks are the dreamers of impossible dreams and the shapers of a brighter future. Our guests include recipients of grants funding, organizations who give grants, and B2B (businesses who fund or give in-kind support to other businesses).

Every week, Libby Hikind, the founder and CEO of GrantWatch, and author of  The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO sits down with a new guest to discuss their organizations, trade secrets, and compare stories. And, each episode brings with it the promise of a peek behind the curtain of what it takes to face impossible odds and and still make a difference.

GrantTalk Highlights

• In the inaugural episode, special guest Mary Jane Taylor from the Williamson College of The Trades shares the college’s mission, its unique approach to vocational education for disadvantaged young men. She and Libby also share insights into the importance of passion in grant writing and ensuring alignment between narrative and budget.
• David Proebstel was able to secure an astonishing $800,000+ in grants from GrantWatch to fund the Sequim City Band, helping arts in his area flourish. He also shares insight into using AI for grant writing.
• Rosalie Bandura shows her enthusiasm and she talks about Be Rose International Foundation. They successfully used GrantWatch to find funding for its humanitarian operations in Maryland and Africa. She is quoted as saying, “We owe everything to GrantWatch.”
• Dina Ray, the Director of Development at But God Ministries highlights how her grant-seeking process involves persistence and keeping in contact with her funders. But God Ministries helps fight poverty in both Haiti and the Mississippi Delta region.
• Urban farming is championed by T.I.M.E. and Foot Print Farms. LaGrand and Eric Elliott regale us with stories of their 68-acre urban farm and innovative programs like the Farm Academy. These folks are transforming underserved areas into hubs of economic growth. What’s more, they are spreading the love with $12 million in funding to span ten cities nationwide. With help from GrantWatch, they are truly sowing the seeds of change.
• Libby chats with Katy Sursa, Director of Community Development at UCP of Arkansas. GrantWatch empowered Katy to secure impactful grants. UCP’s diverse programs benefit individuals with learning and developmental disabilities, from preschool initiatives to adult rehabilitation services.
  

It’s a Wrap

To conclude, if you are seeking a bright spot in your week, tune in to these and future episodes of GrantTalk. Learn more about grant writing, nonprofits, and foundations. Please subscribe, like and share the podcast so that everyone can benefit from the wealth of grant knowledge being shared. You don’t want to miss this!

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