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In The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, Libby Hikind details her journey from a teacher to a grant writer to the CEO of GrantWatch. As you trace her journey to becoming both CEO and a media personality, you'll observe her courage and the unforeseen twists and turns that led her to the present day. This narrative will inspire confidence in your ability to navigate the grant-seeking and grant-writing process. This book is structured into five sections and goes beyond mere theory by providing practical insights into crafting each part of a grant application. Each segment is enriched with anecdotes, lessons learned, and valuable advice. Furthermore, a dedicated section features model responses for various components commonly found in grant applications. How It All Began for Me Your Questions Answered How To Write a Grant? Modeling Successful Grants The Future of AI and Grant Writing Let Libby Hikind be your guide as she answers your questions and delves into the details of her mnemonic, PMF passion, maps, and folders to get you grant-ready. She takes you from grant eligibility through each section of the grant application to handling the celebration of funding and beyond. The book explains the importance of incorporating sustainability, dissemination, and replicability into grant applications. In the last chapter, Libby introduces you to AI. Stay tuned because that will probably be her next journey to help the grant-seeking and grant-writing community. Start a career in grant writing and learn invaluable mapping techniques to craft compelling grant proposals.

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""Libby Hikind, First in Her Name, Matriarch of Parchment, Sovereign of Submissions, Defender of All Documents, Weaver of Words, Guardian of Grants, and Steward of the Sanctum of Strategic Storytelling has finally written, and shares with all of her fundraising subjects, glorious tips and tricks on how to write like the Queen of Grants she is! There is no one who quite makes the process clearer and more concise, and Libby is one of the most brilliant minds when it comes to developing, executing, and managing grants. Long Live the Queen!"" -Patrick Kirby, Author of ""Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing Good"" . ""Thank you for this book, Libby. There are a lot of books written about Grants, but very few have been written by someone with your expertise and with a genuine goal of enlightening charitable organizations around the world. Your act of selflessness will reverberate in the United States, in Latin America, Africa and around the entire globe. We will continue to invite you to our events, especially now that you have finally written your book which has been years in the making."" -Donna Y Scantlebury MBA, Florida State Representative for Sister Cities International. ""Libby Hikind, the visionary Founder of GrantWatch, has not only revolutionized the world of grants but has also shared her invaluable insights in this book. Her expertise and dedication to the grant community shine through every page. The book is a testament to Libby's passion for empowering individuals and organizations through grant opportunities. A must-read for anyone navigating the grant landscape, as Libby's wisdom is a guiding light in the pursuit of funding for impactful projects.""-Jason R. Hill, Founder of ""Owwll"" and Host of ""The Shrimp Tank"". ""As a seasoned grant writer for 30 years, I am so grateful for Libby Hikind's insight. I personally can attest to her mentorship throughout my tenure. Her book encapsulates all the mentorship and wisdom that guides those seeking to learn how to write grants. She is the 'Queen of Grants', and while she may now be a CEO ... Libby is forever a teacher. Successful grant applications are not just about writing skill - there is a psyche that must be understood between the client and the funder. Libby shares her tools of the trade that only she truly possesses. I encourage those at the beginning stage of their career to the most experienced to please read every word. There is something to learn for all."" -Marsha Jaquays, CEO of Grant Whiz LLC. ""Libby is a true leader in the field of grant writing, having mastered the art of successful grant applications. Her expertise and simple approach to grant writing have made her a valuable resource for individuals and organizations seeking funding for their projects. Her ability to simplify the often daunting and complex process, making it accessible to all. She has a talent for breaking down the process into manageable steps, guiding others through each stage with ease and clarity.""-Duvi Honig, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce. ""Libby Hikind is a consummate professional who has taken her natural talents and honed them into enormous skills and immense success in Grant Writing. A professional of unparalleled caliber, she not only delivers expertise to her clients but is gracious enough, through this book, to share her talents and decades of triumphant experience with others. Anyone interested in grants would do well to heed her advice, formula, and instruction on how to be successful in a field where few have the successful track record that Libby can boast.""-David Beryl Phillips, Attorney at Law, and Former Campaign Manager for Libby's NYC Council race.

"""Libby Hikind, First in Her Name, Matriarch of Parchment, Sovereign of Submissions, Defender of All Documents, Weaver of Words, Guardian of Grants, and Steward of the Sanctum of Strategic Storytelling has finally written, and shares with all of her fundraising subjects, glorious tips and tricks on how to write like the Queen of Grants she is! There is no one who quite makes the process clearer and more concise, and Libby is one of the most brilliant minds when it comes to developing, executing, and managing grants. Long Live the Queen!"" -Patrick Kirby, Author of ""Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing Good"" . ""Thank you for this book, Libby. There are a lot of books written about Grants, but very few have been written by someone with your expertise and with a genuine goal of enlightening charitable organizations around the world. Your act of selflessness will reverberate in the United States, in Latin America, Africa and around the entire globe. We will continue to invite you to our events, especially now that you have finally written your book which has been years in the making."" -Donna Y Scantlebury MBA, Florida State Representative for Sister Cities International. ""Libby Hikind, the visionary Founder of GrantWatch, has not only revolutionized the world of grants but has also shared her invaluable insights in this book. Her expertise and dedication to the grant community shine through every page. The book is a testament to Libby's passion for empowering individuals and organizations through grant opportunities. A must-read for anyone navigating the grant landscape, as Libby's wisdom is a guiding light in the pursuit of funding for impactful projects.""-Jason R. Hill, Founder of ""Owwll"" and Host of ""The Shrimp Tank"". ""As a seasoned grant writer for 30 years, I am so grateful for Libby Hikind's insight. I personally can attest to her mentorship throughout my tenure. Her book encapsulates all the mentorship and wisdom that guides those seeking to learn how to write grants. She is the 'Queen of Grants', and while she may now be a CEO ... Libby is forever a teacher. Successful grant applications are not just about writing skill - there is a psyche that must be understood between the client and the funder. Libby shares her tools of the trade that only she truly possesses. I encourage those at the beginning stage of their career to the most experienced to please read every word. There is something to learn for all."" -Marsha Jaquays, CEO of Grant Whiz LLC. ""Libby is a true leader in the field of grant writing, having mastered the art of successful grant applications. Her expertise and simple approach to grant writing have made her a valuable resource for individuals and organizations seeking funding for their projects. Her ability to simplify the often daunting and complex process, making it accessible to all. She has a talent for breaking down the process into manageable steps, guiding others through each stage with ease and clarity.""-Duvi Honig, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce. ""Libby Hikind is a consummate professional who has taken her natural talents and honed them into enormous skills and immense success in Grant Writing. A professional of unparalleled caliber, she not only delivers expertise to her clients but is gracious enough, through this book, to share her talents and decades of triumphant experience with others. Anyone interested in grants would do well to heed her advice, formula, and instruction on how to be successful in a field where few have the successful track record that Libby can boast.""-David Beryl Phillips, Attorney at Law, and Former Campaign Manager for Libby's NYC Council race."

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Libby Hikind, renowned as the ""Queen of Grants,"" is the Founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com, a prominent grant funding search engine. With a career spanning over 29 years in the New York City Department of Education, Libby's foray into grant writing began out of necessity as a special education teacher in need of computer equipment for her classroom. Her career continued at the Brooklyn school district, where she successfully secured $11 million in grants in just two years. In 1994, Libby took a giant leap forward by establishing her first grant writing agency, which published NYCGrantsWatch, a weekly faxed grant newsletter. 2010 marked a pivotal moment in Libby's career as she launched a platform meticulously designed to cater to the needs of grant writers and board members. GrantWatch.com showcases over 8,000 grants across 60 categories, complemented by comprehensive IRS 990 reports. Today, GrantWatch.com is the trailblazer in the grant industry, drawing over 230,000 monthly visitors. Libby's influence extends beyond her digital ventures. Libby is a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.She has been a featured guest on TV news segments, podcasts, and radio shows, including appearances on Bloom TV, Lifestyle Today, and Liftoff. She has also been an invited guest speaker at nonprofit and C-Suite conferences from Florida to as far away as Dubai. Her insights are found in notable publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Business Insider. After Libby added the title ""author"" to her list of accomplishments, she took one step further. Libby is now the host of the podcast GrantTalk, where she interviews nonprofits who have received grants, grant funders, and B-to-B companies to provide a much broader understanding of the grant world and the needs of these organizations.

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