12: Grant Writer Strategy Call: Do I Have What It Takes? How Do I Get Started in Grant Writing?

I hope you came ready to learn today because we have another grant writer strategy session, and this is packed full of good stuff. If you are thinking about grant writing, or if you are a grant writer and you just don't know how to move forward, this is the episode for you. Pay attention and be ready to take notes because we cover so much in this - everything from imposter syndrome to how to find resources for board members and where to connect with networking groups and other grant writers.  Resources Mentioned: Free Downloads: Go to teresahuff.com/learn and look for the Freebie Vault Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Episode 005: Grant Writer Strategy Session: Is Grant Writing for Me? Episode 006: Grant Readiness: How to Build the Fundation for Successful Grant Writing Step by Step Guide to Calling Grant Funders - Script and Template About Alexandra Enns: Alexandra Enns holds a Master of Public Administration degree and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric, Writing and Communications in 2015. She currently works as a Policy Analyst in the Economic Development sector, and is a volunteer grants, policies and procedures officer for an upcoming nonprofit that will provide addictions recovery services. Alexandra finds joy in motivating others to embrace their unique stories, and crafting effective messages to help non-profits achieve their missions. Since 2014, she's been involved in mental health advocacy, including the creation of mental health promotion campaigns for universities, and facilitating engaging mental health education workshops for hundreds of youth. In her spare time, she loves writing poetry, watching films, taking her dog April for walks,  and tutoring students at Wayfinders, an after-school program for youth.           Alex provides editing and copywriting services for non-profits and individuals at a sliding scale that works for each person's income. She is a strong, dynamic writer who has written and edited social media copy,  academic papers, briefing notes, blog posts, book reviews, summaries, speaking notes, operational manuals,  annual reports, communication plans, press releases, correspondence, policy, research and program evaluation papers,  and has developed and facilitated workshop presentations.  Connect with Alex Enns: LinkedIn Instagram: @alexandraloreleii   Connect with Teresa: Website: www.teresahuff.com Grant Writing Courses: www.teresahuff.com/learn Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Social: LinkedIn