TEDx Talk: The Real ROI of Grant Writing My TEDx Talk is live!! You can watch and share here: The Real ROI of Grant Writing I've been a longtime fan of learning from TEDx speakers, and am thrilled to have the opportunity to give a talk of my own! I share about nonprofits and how having the right ROI framework in place can open new doors. When most people hear ROI, they think ‘Return on Investment,’ but when it comes to grant writing the ROI framework is different. We're looking for a Return on Impact. Nonprofits have to work on being relevant, optimizing your operations, and interacting authentically and meaningfully with others. Relevant Optimize Operations Interact authentically and meaningfully Return on Impact When a skilled chef is cooking, their secret ingredient can make the meal ten times better.  For grant writing, the secret sauce to a higher return on impact doesn’t have to be a secret. It’s not hidden or profound: It’s to build true relationships with people. And it is important to build those relationships through each part of the ROI framework - your relevance, optimization, and interactions. Don’t Skip Steps How have I helped dozens of nonprofits over the last two decades? By building relationships, and advising others to do the same.  It didn’t start out easy or winning every time. I made a LOT of mistakes, especially at first. I didn’t know any better. But that was part of the process. We HAVE to fail to get to success.  That’s the part people try to skip. They skip the small failures because they’re afraid. And in doing so, they set themselves up for bigger failure. “Don't be intimidated by what you don't know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.” - Sara Blakely. Challenge Question: What part of the ROI framework do you need to focus on? Find the TEDx Talk Here: TEDx Talk: The Real ROI of Grant Writing by Teresa Huff Other Resources Mentioned: Episode 14: Grant Writer Success Rates: Am I a Bad Grant Writer If I Don’t Win the Grant?   Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit? If you need support in your journey to excellence as a grant writer, I’d like to invite you to join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. Go to teresahuff.com/vip and start learning today. Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz: If you’re ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, “Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?” People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn’t as far as they thought. Let’s figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world. If you’re ready to step up your nonprofit game, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you.   Connect with Teresa Huff: Website: www.teresahuff.com Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Social: LinkedIn Community LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:  www.teresahuff.com/vip