Welcome back to another episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch! This week, host Libby Hikind, CEO and Founder of GrantWatch, joins Lisa Evangelos, National Administrator of the Culinary Federation. Together, they explore the transformative role of grant funding in Canada’s culinary arts. The Culinary Federation: A Nationwide Network The Culinary Federation, a professional association connecting…
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…
Welcome to GrantTalk Episode 29! In this insightful conversation, Libby Hikind, founder of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, sits down with Dr. Susie Boxman from the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) to discuss funding, research, and innovative solutions for sustainable waste management. 🌍♻️ 🌱 Who is Dr. Susie Boxman, and What…
GrantTalk is back with the lowdown on donor-advised funds! Host Libby Hikind introduces Karin Beyer, Director of Community Philanthropy at Otsego Community Foundation in Michigan. Karin shares insights into their unique approach to grantmaking and community support, focusing on donor-advised funds and grant funding for nonprofits. Collaborative Grantmaking Karin explains how the Otsego Community Foundation…
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 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 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…
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…
