Getting Grant Ready(Part 1)

Sipping Tea with Sabrina

Are you a nonprofit leader, visionary entrepreneur, or passionate changemaker ready to take your organization to the next level? Do you dream of securing crucial funding to fuel your mission, but feel overwhelmed by the grant application process? Then grab your favorite brew and settle in for a transformative episode of Sipping Tea with Sabrina!

This week, host Sabrina Walker-Hernandez, Dream Team Architect and expert in building high-performing nonprofits, sits down with Terecka Brown, a seasoned grant consultant and owner of Melanin Solutions LLC, to spill the tea on everything you need to know to become "grant ready."

In this can't-miss episode, you'll discover:

• The Fundamental Building Blocks: Learn the essential components (budget, business, plan) and criteria that grant-giving organizations look for before they even read your proposal.

• Strategic Planning Secrets: Understand the critical role strategic planning plays in crafting successful grant applications and aligning your organizational goals with funding opportunities.

• Storytelling that Sells: Master the art of weaving compelling narratives that resonate with funders' values, showcase your organization's impact, and tug at their heartstrings.

• Common Pitfalls to Avoid: Steer clear of costly mistakes that can derail your chances of securing funding, from rushing applications to neglecting your board's engagement.

• How to Make Yourself Knowledgeable as an Owner: Learning how to educate yourself in the grant process.

Terecka Brown will share:

• How to ensure your legal and financial foundation is solid, from LLC status to EINs and bank accounts.

• The importance of crafting clear need statements and calls to action that compel funders to invest.

• Effective strategies for documenting your organization's impact through photos, videos, and engaging website content.

• Insider tips on creating an executive summary that grabs attention and compels grant reviewers to delve deeper.

• The truth about working with Grant Writers and how to understand how they can help and where you are failing in getting your grants.

Plus, Terecka Brown provides actionable advice and real-world examples to empower you to approach grant applications with confidence and clarity. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets to securing the funding your organization deserves!

Whether you're a grant writing novice or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with invaluable insights that will revolutionize your fundraising approach and propel your mission forward.

Tune in, take notes, and get ready to transform your organization into a grant-winning powerhouse!