GUEST: Michael Wells, Grant Writer, Author & Consultant

Radio Show on “GRANT SCAMS”

You’ve undoubtedly heard the claims on late nite TV, the Internet and even telemarketers. It goes something like this: “Get a grant for any thing you want” or “Free government grants for anyone.” This show exposes the most common “grant scams,” what’s truth and fiction, and how to protect yourself. You’ll get the straight scoop about individual and for-profit business grants.

Click the “play” button below to hear the show. You will learn …

  • The most common grant scam artists & what’s true and fiction about their claims
  • Early warning signs of a grant scam
  • What constitutes a grant scam
  • What audience is particularly vulnerable that often gets taken in by grant scams
  • Who is “eligible” for grants
  • How to do your due diligence before signing a contract
  • And, much more!

Show Guest: Michael Wells, Professional Grant Writer, Author & Consultant
Show Host: Phil Johncock, The Grant Professor

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To make your grant proposals stand out from the competition, you need to grab the reader’s attention right from the start. The Summary Sentence Trick is nifty because it combines 7 key elements that funders look for in 1 sentence. In this article, you will see an example and step-by-step instructions for how to create summary sentences for your proposals.

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Triple Your Chances of Being Funded with Mock Reviews

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Grant writing experts tell us that conducting a pre-screening or “mock review” of your proposal and editing your proposal based on targeted mock reviewer feedback will triple your chance of being funded. The reason you increase your chance of success by 300% is that you have an opportunity to improve your overall score “prior” to [...]

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How to Analyze Your Grant RFP (Request for Proposal)

October 6, 2010

The Federal government gives away hundreds of Billions of dollars in grant funding every single year through a process usually called Requests for Proposal (RFP), sometimes called Requests for Application (RFA). RFP’s and RFA’s are invitations for you to apply for free money. Knowing how to analyze RFP’s quickly and thoroughly up front can not [...]

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4 Questions to Help Your Genius Find You

October 4, 2010

If you’re having trouble finding your life purpose, relax. We’ve got good news for you … What you love to do – what we call your inner genius – finds you. You don’t find it. Let me explain … Have you seen the movie “The Legend of Bagger Vance”? Will Smith, who plays Bagger Vance, [...]

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How To Get The Best Jobs

October 1, 2010

`As the saying goes, “It’s not who you know, but who knows you.” How does that relate to getting a job? Lets look at 2 cases where “who knows you” resulted in landing the best job. Keep in mind: The great thing is that you can start right where you are right now! Case 1 [...]

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The History of Links

September 29, 2010

Links are the life blood of the Internet; they allow you to travel to and fro with a simple click of your mouse. The history behind links is a fascinating one. On a very simple level, the power of links on the Web can be found in the answer to this question: “What was the name [...]

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Grant Writing Classes – Which One’s The Best?

September 7, 2010

Those late night TV infomercials claim that you can get a grant for anything. Those 2-day grant writing seminars hosted by a local nonprofit or at your local college are convenient. What about the online classes and webinars? Are they all legit? Which one’s the best? If you’re looking for the best grant writing course [...]

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Targeted Grant Research

August 22, 2010

Description: In 2009, over $500 Billion was given in grant funding. “Good grant professionals,” says the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI), “work between grant seeker and funder, using their skills (like ‘brokers’) to ensure a match between the seeker’s capacity and the funder’s mission.” In today’s show, grant consultant Debbie DiVirgilio shares the secrets of [...]

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Grant Writing Career Transitioning Tips

August 8, 2010

Click “Play” button below … FREE Radio Show Grant Writing Career Transitioning Tips Discover … How to transition from grant writer to consultant The soul-searching questions to ask Where to find resources and support in being a consultant Where to find consultants to interview How to set your rates What a contract should look like [...]

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1ShoppingCart

August 2, 2010

I started using 1ShoppingCart after a colleague Dr. Gay Hendricks recommended it. He was using the shopping cart and autoresponder components of the system to sell products online, like self-improvement books and classes. I thought I would give it a try to grow my business as well. Having a 30-day low-cost trial allowed me to [...]

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Video Marketing – Search Stories Video Creator

August 2, 2010

I just discovered this video creation tool last Friday. It’s way cool. It took me 4 minutes to create a video and upload it to YouTube! No kidding! Here are 5 30-second videos I created on Friday … Have You Googled Your Name Lately? Nevada Grant Professionals Association eZine Articles Grants Grant Writing Here is one [...]

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GoToWebinar

July 29, 2010

My experience using GoToWebinar actually started 1 year before I heard of the product. I was having problem with my Outlook email. When I called about how I could fix the problem, I was told that I could sign up for technical assistance for $40 dollars per fix. I didn’t want to pay the extra [...]

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Grant Writing, The Heart-Centered Way

July 23, 2010

Find out how your grant writing can be more effective, easier and satisfying. Top grant writing expert Jane Hexter will share secrets of how to write grants from our hearts AND our heads while expressing our core values. Listen for the 1st time anywhere … 10 Aspects of Heart-Centered Grant Writing Show Guest: Jane Hexter, [...]

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Nonprofit Funding Solutions In Tough Times

July 13, 2010

Description: Whether you provide education, health services, or cutting-edge research, your nonprofit is currently facing the perfect storm: a greater need for your services and funding cuts from all sides. In this show, you will discover: Financial tools available to you to plan effectively during years of economic uncertainty and beyond, Short-term decisions to leave [...]

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