Ep. 289: Navigating Grant Rejections: Yvonne's Insights on Turning Setbacks into Opportunities

Published: Sept. 19, 2023, 11 a.m.

In this episode of the "Grant Writing & Funding" podcast, host Holly Rustick is joined by guest Yvonne White-Morey, a successful grant writer. Here are the key takeaways from their conversation:\n\n1. Yvonne shares her experience with the Grant Professional Mentorship program and how it has positively impacted her grant writing business. She emphasizes the value of the program in providing resources, templates, and a supportive community.\n\n2. Yvonne offers valuable tips for grant writers and those interested in starting or growing a freelance grant writing business. She highlights the importance of understanding the grant writing process, developing relationships with funders, and leveraging resources like the podcast's Book Club.\n\n3. The discussion delves into Yvonne's personal journey in grant writing, shedding light on her motivation and how she got started in this field. Listeners gain insight into her passion for helping others and her dedication to supporting nonprofits in fulfilling their missions.\n\n4. The conversation also touches on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models in the grant proposal process. Holly and Yvonne discuss the convenience these technologies offer but also raise concerns about overwhelming foundations with an influx of proposals and potential biases in AI-based application evaluations.\n\n5. Yvonne provides insightful advice on handling grant rejection. She encourages listeners not to give up and emphasizes the importance of seeking feedback, building relationships with funders, and improving proposals based on constructive criticism. She highlights the potential for rejected proposals to find funding elsewhere with proper adjustments.\n\nFor all of the show notes, visit: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/289\n\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\n\n\u201cEvery time I listen to Holly\u2019s show, I learn something\u201d <\u2013 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people \u2014 just like you \u2014 move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \u201cWrite a Review.\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\n\nAlso, if you haven\u2019t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\u2019re not following, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll miss out. Follow now!"\n\n------------------------------------------------\n\u2728\U0001f48c Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/\n\U0001f449\U0001f4b0\U0001f5a5\ufe0f Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/\n\U0001f5a5\ufe0f\U0001f525 \U0001f449 Want to get paid to write grants? \nhttps://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ \n\U0001f917\u2615\U0001f449 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ \n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\nTo learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/289\n\nFavor, please?\nIf you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?\n\nThis helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!\n\nIf you have any questions, feel free to email\nholly@grantwritingandfunding.com \n\nThanks for listening!\nHolly Rustick\nExpert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author\n\n\u2728\U0001f48c Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources