{"id":48032,"date":"2024-07-10T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=48032"},"modified":"2024-07-19T08:54:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:54:52","slug":"byb-libby-hikinds-inspiring-journey-and-grant-writing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/byb-libby-hikinds-inspiring-journey-and-grant-writing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"BYB | Libby Hikind’s Inspiring Journey and Grant Writing Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ready to be inspired and get some valuable grant writing tips? Then tune into the BYB interview<\/a><\/strong> on the GrantWatch website! Libby Hikind<\/strong>, the Founder and CEO of GrantWatch and the Author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, recently joined Steven Shallenberger, the Founder and President of Synergy Companies and Becoming Your Best Global Leadership for an episode of the BYB podcast<\/strong><\/a>. It was an insightful and charming interview that covered topics like growth, leadership, grant writing, and making a difference. Get ready to follow Libby\u2019s incredible rise from a special education teacher to the top of the grant world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Remarkable Journey<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Libby is the founder and CEO of GrantWatch<\/strong><\/a>, the premier grant funding search engine that connects nonprofits, businesses, and individuals with over 230,000 monthly visitors. The website also boasts GrantNews<\/a><\/strong>, and fresh, engaging articles publish every day. In addition, her new podcast, GrantTalk<\/a><\/strong> features interviews with funding sources and grant recipients. It\u2019s a treasure trove of insights into the grant process, offering tips from both sides of the funding equation. In the grant world, Libby Hikind is expert at her craft. In fact, her credibility and reputation precede her. She is continually invited, as a trusted expert, on TV news segments and a sought-after as a guest on podcasts and radio shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it wasn’t always so. Libby\u2019s career began far from the world of grants. She started as a Sunday School teacher at just 15. She pursued a career teaching special education in elementary school. In fact, it was this setting that provided the backdrop for her move into grant writing. It began with a need that Libby recognized and sought to correct. Faced with the challenge of helping her students pass New York State exams, she took her first step into the world of grant writing. With a grant from Tandy Radio Shack, Libby secured resources to support her students, marking the beginning of her illustrious career in the grant world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Queen of Grants<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Libby\u2019s new book, The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, chronicles her incredible career journey. The book offers an in-depth look at her experiences and is filled with practical advice for anyone interested in grant writing. Libby breaks down the grant writing process into manageable sections. What’s more, she shares her personal tips and tricks, including her PMF<\/strong> (Passion Maps and Folders) technique for aligning goals, objectives, and activities. She also touches on the role of AI in the future of grant writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Libby\u2019s Top Grant Writing Tips<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For those new to the world of grants, or those looking to sharpen their skills, here are some of Libby\u2019s invaluable tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Follow Directions Meticulously<\/strong>\n