On our most recent episode of Grant Talk, Libby Hikind hosts Brenda Swan, Director of Grants and Operations at the St. Johns County Cultural Council. The discussion highlights the various grant opportunities available through the Cultural Council, specifically those that promote tourism, arts, culture, and heritage in St. Johns County, Florida. St. Johns Supports Arts…
GrantTalk is thrilled to introduce Traci Lanier, the Vice President at 10,000 Degrees. 10,000 Degrees is dedicated to closing the educational opportunity gap for students from underserved communities, in short, they help low income students go to college. In this episode, Traci shares the story behind the organization and how their grant-writing efforts have propelled…
In Episode 20, Katie Reusch from YSA Youth Service America and Libby explores the transformative power of grants for youth. Since it evolved from the Roosevelt Centennial Youth Project in 1986, YSA has been at the forefront of engaging young individuals in impactful projects. Discover how YSA’s grants support young changemakers and gain insights into…
Welcome to another episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, the founder and CEO of GrantWatch and the author of The Queen of Grants. In this episode, Libby sits down with Matthew Berkowitz, a Business Advisor for G&A Partners, to talk about his Professional Employer Organization (PEO) insights and how they can help nonprofits and…
Welcome to another adventurous episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, the founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO. Step into the Fortress of Solitude (a reference to Superman), where experts share their insights and experiences. In this episode, Libby is joined by…
Welcome to GrantTalk, the podcast where experts share their insights, hosted by Libby Hikind, the founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants. In Episode 17, we kick off our Business to Business (B2B) segment, focusing on cybersecurity. B2B involves transactions and communications between businesses. Contact the Net Is Up for…
Welcome to this compelling episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, the founder and CEO of GrantWatch and the author of The Queen of Grants. In this segment, Libby and her guest, Jessica Lewis, the Community Projects Manager at the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, examine a critical question that grant seekers want to know: What…
In this empowering episode of GrantTalk, host Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch, welcomes two remarkable women from the Arts Services Inc. of Western New York. Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, the director, and Holly Grant, the grants manager, join Libby (The Queen of Grants) to discuss their organization’s mission and their critical work in supporting the…
Sunshine Family Outreach is leveraging grants to fuel their bookmobile initiative, bringing resources and hope to communities in need. In this episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, we are introduced to an inspiring story of dedication to literacy. Bobbi Donovan, a retired…
For the past twenty years, the Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Center has been a a guiding light for women in New Jersey, specifically women with breast cancer. The center is steadfast in its mission: To ensure that all women in New Jersey have access to essential breast healthcare services, including screenings, treatment, follow-up care, and…
In The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, Libby Hikind details her journey from a teacher to a grant writer to the CEO of GrantWatch. As you trace her journey to becoming both CEO and a media personality, you'll observe her courage and the unforeseen twists and turns that led her to the present day. This narrative will inspire confidence in your own ability to navigate the grant-seeking and grant-writing process.
