GrantTalk Ep 46: $200K in Grants for Arts and Science Immigrant Organizations | Vilcek Foundation

GrantTalk Ep 46: $200K in Grants for Arts and Science Immigrant Organizations | Vilcek Foundation

What do a biomedical scientist and an art historian have in common? Maybe more than you think; especially when their shared legacy powers one of the most generous grantmaking institutions supporting immigrants in the arts and sciences today. In Episode 46 of GrantTalk, host Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of “The…

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GrantTalk Ep 45: FFP Connects Nonprofits with Pro Bono Certified Financial Planners (CFPs)

GrantTalk Ep 45: FFP Connects Nonprofits with Pro Bono Certified Financial Planners (CFPs)

In our newest episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com and author of The Queen of Grants, visits with Rachel Roth, Senior Director of Grants and Programs at the Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP). With a personal passion for financial literacy that stems from being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Libby opens…

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GrantTalk Ep 43: Community Fund Ohio Empowering the Disabled with Grants | Sharon McGraw

GrantTalk Ep 43: Community Fund Ohio Empowering the Disabled with Grants | Sharon McGraw

Community Fund Ohio is changing lives by supporting individuals with disabilities and the nonprofits that serve them! Welcome to another enlightening episode of the GrantTalk podcast hosted by The Queen of Grants and founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com, Libby Hikind. the foundation’s innovative approach was highlighted in a conversation with Sharon McGraw, Grant Program Officer…

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GrantTalk Ep 42: CLIR Digitization Grants Preserve History | Alyson Pope – Sharon M. Burney

In this episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, chats it up with two dynamic grantmakers from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). Alyson Pope and Sharon Burney bring their expertise as project officers overseeing grant funding, offering invaluable insights into what happens…

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GrantTalk Ep 41: FFAR Is Fueling Innovation with Agricultural Grants | Magda Galindo

Welcome to GrantTalk, the podcast where grants take center stage! Hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, this episode dives into the world of research funding with Magda Galindo, Director of Grants Management at the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). In this episode, Libby…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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