GrantTalk Ep 34: Unlocking PR Power for Nonprofits & Businesses | Sandy Collier of Hey, Sandy! PR & Communications

In this latest episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, chats with friend and expert PR professional, Sandy Collier of Hey, Sandy! PR & Communications. Together, they highlight the role of public relations (PR). They explore transformative stories and effective…

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GrantTalk Ep 33: How Grants Empower Tourism at the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association | Nan Devlin

Did Tillamook County find the secret to boosting tourism and community growth? GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, is back with another exciting episode! The Queen of Grants, Libby Hikind, shares a meaningful conversation with Nan Devlin, Executive Director of the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association in Oregon. Over the past nine years, Tillamook County has been transformed…

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GrantTalk Ep 32: Strengthen Communities with United Way Funding | Jessica Safransky Schacht

Welcome to GrantTalk! In this insightful episode, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, dives deep into the world of community impact, equity, and collaborative philanthropy with Jessica Safransky-Schacht, COO of United Way of Racine County, Wisconsin. Together, they take an…

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GrantTalk Ep 31: Grants Provide After-School Programs at The Wade Center | Karen Harvey

In Appalachia, a beacon of hope shines brightly: The Wade Center. Nestled in Bluefield, West Virginia, this nonprofit is more than just an after-school program, it’s a lifeline for at-risk children. In this episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, host Libby Hikind explores how Karen Harvey, with the visionary leadership of Executive Director Betty Brainerd,…

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GrantTalk Ep 21 | 10,000 Degrees Helps Low Income Students Go To College

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…

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