108: Know the Common Grant Writing Myths to Make a Bigger Difference - Interview with Katie Appold, Nonprofit Hub Executive Director

<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: <a href= "http://www.teresahuff.com/vip">www.teresahuff.com/vip</a></strong></span></p> <hr /> <p> </p> <h3>The Variety of Nonprofit Fundraising</h3> <p>Lately we’ve been covering some awesome fundraising and leadership topics - major gifts, corporate sponsors, lean startups, and more. Even though the last few episodes aren’t directly about grant writing, they’ll sure help you with grants in the long run!</p> <p>A well-rounded approach to your nonprofit’s fundraising plan is a big key to success. Grants are only one piece of the pie; it’s important to have other pieces in place too.</p> <p>In this episode I’m talking with the executive director of Nonprofit Hub, Katie Appold. We discuss making sure we are prepared for meetings with donors, myths that surround the nonprofit world, and the importance of sharing your financial information publicly.</p> <h3>Challenge Question:</h3> <p>In what way can you make your administrative, fundraising, and overhead costs available to your donors?</p> <h3>Meet Katie Appold:</h3> <p>Katie Appold is executive director of Nonprofit Hub, the nonprofit behind the nationally recognized programs Cause Network and Cause Camp. She has spent over twenty years in the nonprofit sector serving in leadership roles at foundations, publishers, and community-based causes. Katie is also the host of the Good to Growth Podcast, a member of several nonprofit professional organizations, and an active volunteer.</p> <h3>Connect with Katie:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://nonprofithub.org/">Nonprofit Hub's Website</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieappold?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BwXMF97k9QeiEjAllZa%2Bcfw%3D%3D"> Katie Appold's LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://nonprofithub.org/podcasts/">Good to Growth Podcast</a></li> </ul> <h3>Resources:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://cause.camp/">Cause Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://boardsource.org/">Board S