The 4 Rs (and a W) of Writing Successful Grant Proposals
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Content Coordinator Margaret Gardner speaks with Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Carole Carter about the challenging world of grant-writing.
In their discussion, Carole addresses topics including:
- An overview of the current landscape around grant writing
- The “5 Rs” of grant writing
- Missteps that can keep you from writing a successful grant application
About our guest
Carole Carter has nearly three decades of experience in nonprofit fundraising and leadership with extensive experience in capital and annual campaigns and a strong track record of engaging and motivating volunteers in fundraising.
She also has extensive experience in fundraising, finance, business management and leadership, grants and board development.
Carole led a group of four YMCAs as vice president of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee and was the founder of Enlighten Philanthropy.
She is the recipient of the 2010 Restore Small Groups Hope Award and creator of Philanthropy University, a training and development program for YMCA leaders.
