McGrants – Drive-Through Moments

Keri McDonald and Valerie A. Grant
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Fast Grant Insights Served Fresh. Short conversations about grant strategy with two Certified Grant Professionals (GPC) experts.

Episodes

  1. S1 E9. Value Meal Metrics: Choosing Outcomes That Matter

    15h ago

    S1 E9. Value Meal Metrics: Choosing Outcomes That Matter

    Funders want results—but not every metric tells the right story. This discussion focuses on selecting outcomes that demonstrate meaningful impact and strengthen proposal credibility.

    11 min
  2. S1 E8. Don’t Burn the Fries: Avoidable Grant Mistakes

    Jun 3

    S1 E8. Don’t Burn the Fries: Avoidable Grant Mistakes

    From unclear outcomes to rushed submissions, some mistakes quietly undermine otherwise strong proposals. This episode highlights common pitfalls and how to prevent them.

    9 min
  3. S1 E7. Fresh, Not Frozen: Rethinking Boilerplate Language

    May 27

    S1 E7. Fresh, Not Frozen: Rethinking Boilerplate Language

    Reusing content can save time—but only if it still fits the funder. This quick conversation explores how to adapt boilerplate strategically so proposals stay relevant, responsive, and compelling.

    9 min
  4. S1 E6 Budget Burger: When Numbers and Narrative Don’t Match

    May 20

    S1 E6 Budget Burger: When Numbers and Narrative Don’t Match

    Even strong proposals can fall apart when the budget tells a different story. Two GPC experts discuss how to ensure budgets reinforce program strategy and strengthen funder confidence.

    9 min
  5. Before You Hit Submit: Is This Fast Food or Fine Dining?

    May 13

    Before You Hit Submit: Is This Fast Food or Fine Dining?

    Every once in a while the best strategy is submitting now; other times it’s building the relationship first. Two GPCs share how to recognize the difference and position organizations for stronger proposals later.

    9 min
  6. More Cars in the Line: Why Foundation Applications are Getting Harder

    May 6

    More Cars in the Line: Why Foundation Applications are Getting Harder

    Struggling to get your grant applications noticed in a fiercely competitive landscape? You're not alone—and here's the truth: with foundation applications getting tougher by the day, knowing when to apply or build relationships can make all the difference. Discover the counterintuitive strategies that grant pros use to succeed even amidst double and triple the competition—from understanding when relationships matter most to leveraging federal shifts and foundation priorities.

    9 min
  7. Combo Meal Strategy: Building a Balanced Grant Pipeline

    Apr 29

    Combo Meal Strategy: Building a Balanced Grant Pipeline

    Successful nonprofit grant strategies rarely rely on a single opportunity. Learn how to balance quick-turn grants, relationship-driven funders, and longer-term prospects to create a sustainable funding mix. #grants

    8 min
  8. Order Accuracy: Are You Chasing the Right Grants?

    Apr 22

    Order Accuracy: Are You Chasing the Right Grants?

    Not every opportunity belongs in your pipeline. Two GPC experts share quick strategies for determining true funder alignment so organizations spend their time pursuing grants that actually fit their mission, timing, and capacity.

    9 min
  9. Drive-Thru Readiness: Is Your Organization Grant-Ready?

    Apr 15

    Drive-Thru Readiness: Is Your Organization Grant-Ready?

    Before you submit the application, make sure the foundation is in place. This short conversation explores the key signs of grant readiness—from leadership alignment to data and program clarity.

    11 min
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