The Queen of Grants 2: GrantTalk Secrets for the New Era of Grant Writing [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

The Queen of Grants 2: GrantTalk Secrets for the New Era of Grant Writing continues Libby Hikind’s mission to help organizations strengthen their programs, expand their opportunities, and understand what truly supports successful funding. Drawing from decades of experience and more than fifty GrantTalk podcast interviews, Libby offers readers a clear and practical guide to navigating today’s competitive grant landscape.Part I, GrantTalk Secrets, brings together insights from funders, grantees, nonprofit leaders, and subject‑matter experts across the United States and Canada. Readers learn how decisions are made, what captures attention, and why strong proposals rise above the rest. This section covers program development, project design, needs statements, budgeting, evaluation, communication with funders, and the full lifecycle of a grant. It provides a comprehensive foundation for writing grants with clarity, confidence, and purpose.Part II, Marketing and Visibility, explains why strong platforms must support strong programs. Libby guides readers through branding, social media strategy, content creation, blogging, trending topics, and podcasting. This section helps organizations increase recognition, communicate their mission, and stand out in a crowded funding environment.Part III, The 20 Day Platform Challenge, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the GrantWatch team as they complete a full website refresh on a tight timeline. Through daily journals and reflections, readers see how ideas take shape, how obstacles are overcome, and how collaboration strengthens progress. This section provides a relatable model for teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational readiness.Part IV, AI in Grant Writing, introduces the new AI tools developed for GrantWatch subscribers. Libby explains how AI can support grant search and drafting, how to use AI responsibly, and where human judgment and storytelling remain essential. She also describes how the foundation directory and grant recipient search were built from public data and 990 reports, giving writers faster access to information and saving hours of research.The Queen of Grants 2blends real stories, practical strategies, and forward‑looking tools to help readers strengthen their platforms and succeed in a new era of funding. Read more