Episode 437. Libby Hikind. The Queen of Grants and Proposals
Anybody who navigated the world of grants will agree: it is an extremely daunting experience. Our guest, Libby Hikind, believes following directions meticulously and staying organized is crucial to dealing with applications' complexities and the stiff competition and securing the funding you need.
In this episode, The Queen of Grants, Libby Hikind, joins us to unravel the unknown world of grants. Libby is the Founder and CEO of GrantWatch, the leading grant-funding search engine for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals. She is also the Best-selling Author of "The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO" and the Host of the GrantTalk podcast.
Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Libby's journey from grant writer to CEO and founder, her best tips to navigate the grants industry, and the thought process that helped her transition from grant writer to leader and public figure. Libby also talks about the work behind building GrantWatch, the company's purpose and the tools it provides, the most common grant writing mistakes, how to avoid them, and much more.
Tune in to Episode 437 and discover the secrets to successful grant writing with The Queen of Grants, Libby Hikind.
Some Questions I Ask:
What are some of your best lessons learned as a leader? (7:00)
Let's talk about GrantWatch, how it works, and how can we access it? (13:10)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Libby talks about her journey from teacher, to grant writer, to founder and CEO (3:00)
What is "The Queen of Grants," Libby's book about (5:10)
How grants can help at-risk youth (11:00)
What is GrantWatch and how it works (13:00)
Libby shares insights on her podcast, GrantTalk (15:10)
About Libby's biggest mistakes and lessons learned in the world of grants (18:50)
Connect with Libby Hikind:
Website
GrantTalk podcast
Book: Libby Hikind - The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO
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