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Grant Writing Experts Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 6

The Grant Writing Expert Podcast brings you honest conversations and actionable insights from the front lines of nonprofit fundraising. Each episode features experienced grant professionals, nonprofit leaders, and funders who share what’s working, what’s changing, and how to navigate the evolving world of grants with confidence. This podcast is designed for nonprofit teams who want to write stronger proposals, build sustainable funding strategies, and stay ahead of industry shifts. Whether you're just starting in grant writing or managing a seasoned development team, you'll leave each episode with real-world advice you can put into practice.

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Finding Your Unicorn Funders | Elaine Navarro

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • Duration 31:25

What if your grant strategy focused less on chasing every opportunity and more on finding the right funders who truly align with your mission?

In this episode, we sit down with Elaine Navarro, founder and Chief Awesome Officer of Just Look Left Creative Grant Consulting, to learn how she identifies what she calls her “unicorn funders.” Elaine shares her proven process for evaluating grantmakers, spotting red flags, and building genuine, trust-based relationships that lead to long-term support.

You’ll hear why general operating support and multi-year funding are signs of strong partners, how to validate whether a funder really walks the talk, and why pre-work and relationship-building matter more than cold applications.

Whether you’re new to grant writing or a seasoned professional, this episode will give you a practical checklist to help you find — and keep — your own unicorn funders.

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Building a Grant Shortlist with Peer Prospecting | Kelsey Barrera

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Duration 30:32

In this episode of the Grant Writing Experts Podcast, we sit down with Kelsey Barrera, nonprofit strategist and founder of Canopy Nonprofit Consulting. Kelsey introduces her Peer Prospecting method — a practical, step-by-step approach to identifying funders by studying who supports your peer organizations. She shares how this strategy blends with tools like Instrumentl to create a focused, high-quality prospect pipeline.

We also explore two common challenges Kelsey sees in her work: how unclear strategic planning and theory of change can sink grant proposals, and why board members should play a more active role in grant seeking.

You’ll walk away with tactical tips to refine your funding strategy, strengthen relationships, and save time by focusing on the right opportunities.

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The Grant Budget as a Living Document | Deahna Moore

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 29:24

In this episode of The Grant Writing Experts Podcast, we sit down with Deahna Moore, a freelance financial expert specializing in nonprofit finance and grant writing.

Deahna shares her journey into the grants world and unpacks why financial literacy is essential for nonprofit success. She explores the role of storytelling in budgets, the challenges organizations face in securing capacity-building funding, and why collaboration between finance and program teams can make or break a proposal.

Listeners will gain practical advice on approaching budgets as living documents, common misconceptions about capacity-building grants, and how starting small with grants can help new grant writers build confidence.

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, grant consultant, or early-career grant writer, this conversation offers insights that will change how you think about budgets and funding.

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Designing Grant Teams That Work | Courtney Oliphant

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 • Duration 36:40

In this episode of The Grant Writing Expert Podcast, we talk with Courtney Oliphant, founder and CEO of Coastal Nonprofit Consulting. Courtney draws on more than a decade of experience to show why grant success depends on more than just writing proposals.

She explains how nonprofits can assess their grant readiness, right-size their grant teams, and train grant professionals to act as translators between programs, finance, and leadership. Courtney also shares a practical grant tracker template her team uses to help organizations move from reactive grant chasing to proactive, strategy-driven fundraising.

Whether you’re an executive director, development professional, or grant writer, this conversation will give you actionable tools to build lasting grant capacity and reduce the stress around fundraising.

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Rethinking Grants in Higher Ed: Getting a Seat at the Table | Maya Evans

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • Duration 35:13

Higher ed grants offices are under pressure like never before: shrinking budgets, changing federal priorities, and rising expectations. In this episode, Maya Evans, founder of Leverage Education and certified grant writer, shares how colleges and universities can adapt their grant strategies for a turbulent future.

She covers:

Why grant offices must treat funding as seed money for bigger initiatives
How federal cuts are reshaping R1 institutions vs. community colleges
Why grant leaders need a seat at the strategic table
The business model canvas as a survival tool for grants offices
What higher ed can learn from startups and the corporate world

Whether you’re a grant director, strategist, or higher ed leader, this conversation offers practical insights to navigate 2025 and beyond.

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How to Rethink Your Grant Strategy When Federal Funding Disappears | Persis Loomis

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, August 15, 2025 • Duration 27:54

Welcome to The Grant Writing Expert Podcast.

Today’s guest is Persis Loomis, a grant consultant with a unique perspective shaped by her early work at the National Park Service and her current focus supporting museums, libraries, and arts organizations across California.

In this episode, Persis shares her insights on how the federal funding landscape has shifted, why many nonprofits are rethinking their reliance on federal grants, and how to design programs that remain fundable and mission-aligned, even in uncertain times.

If your organization is navigating funding instability or planning ahead for 2026, this conversation offers timely, practical advice you won’t want to miss.

Let’s dive in.

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