Funding Your Vision: Dr. Nelly Clotter Woods on Grants, Bankability & Scaling Smart

Smart CEO™ Smart Talk Podcast | Season 5, Episode 3🎙️ Host: Alena Conley, Senior Director of People & Coaching Development at The Kyra Company🎧 Guest: Dr. Nelly Clotter Woods, Founder & CEO of NCW Grants & AssociatesIn this episode, we’re talking funding, scaling, and strategy with Dr. Nelly Clotter Woods, Founder & CEO of NCW Grants & Associates. Dr. Nelly shares how she turned her passion for serving underserved communities into a thriving grant consulting business—helping nonprofits and for-profit businesses secure funding, build sustainability, and maximize their impact.She also dives into why bankability is key (yes, even if you’re getting grant money!) and how entrepreneurs should be thinking about collaboration as a tool for growth. If you’ve ever wondered how to secure grants, build banking relationships, or strategically position your business for success, this episode is for you! Grants 101: How to position your business (nonprofit OR for-profit) to attract funding Bankability Matters: Why grant money alone isn’t enough—and how strong banking relationships fuel growth Collaboration is Key: The power of strategic partnerships in securing funding and scaling your business Investing in Yourself: How Dr. Nelly leveraged education, networking, and mentorship to build her business Finding the Right Grants: The mindset shift that will help you identify funding opportunities for your businessConnect With Us:🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts💻 Stay updated at:⁠ tkcsmartceos.com⁠📱 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @tkcSmartCEOsJoin the Smart CEO™ Community:⁠⁠ smart-ceos.mn.co⁠⁠