92: 7 Things Grants and Gardening Have in Common

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip What Do Grants and Gardening Have in Common? As it turns out, quite a lot. I've been helping my husband plant the garden this spring. He has quite the green thumb of the family. Sadly, I do not. However, it's given me the chance to reflect on how much grant writing and gardening have in common. 7 Ways Grants Are Like Gardening: Both take time, hard work, and patience to tend. We can't control the outcome, so we need to be prepared and follow through consistently.  Artificial opportunities may look good at first, but they won't produce the results we need.  Grants and gardens take nurturing and tending to build relationships and reputation.  We must learn to understand the needs and provide for those.  Plant before you need it so you can build your pipeline of harvest for the future. Prepare for the seasonality.  Listen to the full episode for a deeper dive into each.   Challenge Question: How can you shift your approach to cultivate a healthier grant garden? Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message and I'll brainstorm with you. Listen to the episode for inspiration and practical advice.   Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit? Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization. Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz: If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world. If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game in 2022, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you.   Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 68: How You Can Prepare for the Seasonality of Grants Episode 80: 7 Things Grants Are NOT: What You Need to Know About Grant Funding Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month. Connect with Teresa Huff: Website: www.teresahuff.com Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Social: LinkedIn Community LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:  www.teresahuff.com/vip