GrantTalk Ep 40: Artist-in-Residence Grants | Alexis Hyde, Director of Art & Outreach, Quinn Emanuel
Welcome back to GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch! Host Libby Hikind, author of Queen of Grants,…
GrantTalk Ep 40: Artist-in-Residence Grants | Alexis Hyde, Director of Art & Outreach, Quinn Emanuel
Welcome back to GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch! Host Libby Hikind, author of Queen of Grants, chats with Alexis Hyde, Director of the Artist-in-Residence program at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP. Together, they explore how this groundbreaking art residency connects a prestigious law firm with local artists, sharing space, and creating a vibrant and enriching…
GrantTalk Ep 39: Community Foundation Grants with Wayne County Community Foundation | Ryanne Jennings
Welcome to GrantTalk, where inspiring stories of philanthropy and community-driven grantmaking come to life! Hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com, this episode features a captivating conversation with Ryanne Jennings, the President and CEO of the Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ryanne’s passion for her community and the foundation’s mission…
GrantTalk Ep 38: Grants to Support STEM Education and K-12 Students | Dr. Allison J. Hamilton Molnar
Libby Hikind, founder of GrantWatch and host of GrantTalk, recently sat down with Dr. Allison J. Hamilton Molnar of Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) for a unique conversation about nuclear energy and STEM education. This episode includes a brief history of CNTA. In addition, it takes a hard look at grants from the funder’s…
GrantTalk Ep 37: Can Grants Turn Failure into Innovation | Tim Tramble Sr. of Saint Luke’s Foundation
In the latest episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder of GrantWatch, invites Tim Tramble Sr., President and CEO of the Saint Luke’s Foundation of Cleveland to share his grant-giving insights. They go on to discuss how Saint Luke’s prioritizes impact and equity in its philanthropic efforts. Saint Luke’s was established in 1997 with a $200…
Episode 36 : Hitting The Right Note for Education With The Music Man Foundation | Sarah Lyding
Welcome to GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO. In this engaging episode, Libby explores the world of music and its impact on education, well-being, and advocacy with Sarah Lyding, Executive Director of The Music Man Foundation. The…
Episode 35: A Closer Look at the Grant Journey of Canada’s Culinary Federation | Lisa Evangelos
Welcome back to another episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch! This week, host Libby Hikind, CEO and Founder of GrantWatch, joins Lisa Evangelos, National Administrator of the Culinary Federation. Together, they explore the transformative role of grant funding in Canada’s culinary arts. The Culinary Federation: A Nationwide Network The Culinary Federation, a professional association connecting…
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,…
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
