GrantTalk Ep 34: Unlocking PR Power for Nonprofits & Businesses | Sandy Collier of Hey, Sandy! PR & Communications
In this latest episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, CEO of GrantWatch and author of The…
GrantTalk Ep 34: Unlocking PR Power for Nonprofits & Businesses | Sandy Collier of Hey, Sandy! PR & Communications
In this latest episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, chats with friend and expert PR professional, Sandy Collier of Hey, Sandy! PR & Communications. Together, they highlight the role of public relations (PR). They explore transformative stories and effective…
GrantTalk Ep 33: How Grants Empower Tourism at the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association | Nan Devlin
Did Tillamook County find the secret to boosting tourism and community growth? GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, is back with another exciting episode! The Queen of Grants, Libby Hikind, shares a meaningful conversation with Nan Devlin, Executive Director of the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association in Oregon. Over the past nine years, Tillamook County has been transformed…
GrantTalk Ep 32: Strengthen Communities with United Way Funding | Jessica Safransky Schacht
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…
GrantTalk Ep 31: Grants Provide After-School Programs at The Wade Center | Karen Harvey
In Appalachia, a beacon of hope shines brightly: The Wade Center. Nestled in Bluefield, West Virginia, this nonprofit is more than just an after-school program, it’s a lifeline for at-risk children. In this episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, host Libby Hikind explores how Karen Harvey, with the visionary leadership of Executive Director Betty Brainerd,…
GrantTalk Ep 30: Cherokee County Educational Foundation Grants for Teachers and Schools | Lisa-Marie Haygood
In the latest episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder of GrantWatch, interviews Lisa-Marie Haygood, Director of the Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF). Through various grants, this foundation plays a pivotal role in supporting teachers, students, and educational staff in Cherokee County, Georgia. Join us as we explore how CCEF empowers educators and their communities, what…
GrantTalk Ep 29: EREF Grants and Scholarships for Sustainable Waste Management | Dr. Susie Boxman
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 Ep 28: Connect with an OWWLL Audio Call for Expert Business Networking | Jason R. Hill
In the most recent episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, sat down with Jason Hill, a close friend and the founder of the innovative app, OWWLL. Jason, who originally coined Libby’s title, “The Queen of Grants,” shared the story behind OWWLL, a unique networking…
GrantTalk Ep 27: Animal Rescue Grants and Pet Friendly Shelters from Red Rover | Laurel Meleski
In our latest episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch, sits down with Laurel Meleski, Director of Operations at Red Rover, to discuss their mission and programs that help animals and people in need. Their work involves animal rescue grants for domestic abuse survivors and disaster relief. As an enthusiastic animal lover…
GrantTalk Ep 26: Learn About Donor-Advised Funds and Grant Funding for Nonprofits with Karin Beyer
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…
GrantTalk Ep 25: Colocation America and K-12 STEM Innovation Grants
GrantTalk, episode 25 is live! Host, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch, is joined by Samantha Walters, Senior Strategist of Colocation America. Unlike a foundation or a government agency, Colocation America is a corporation that is actively giving back through grants, specifically with their STEM Innovation Grants. What is STEM and Why Is It…
The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO Hardcover – February 1, 2024
by Libby Hikind (Author)
In The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, Libby Hikind details her journey from a teacher to a grant writer to the CEO of GrantWatch. As you trace her journey to becoming both CEO and a media personality, you'll observe her courage and the unforeseen twists and turns that led her to the present day. This narrative will inspire confidence in your own ability to navigate the grant-seeking and grant-writing process.
- How It All Began for Me
- Your Questions Answered
- How To Write a Grant?
- Modeling Successful Grants
- The Future of AI and Grant Writing
