In this conversation, Mikiʻala Lidstone and Becky Brett discuss their work in the non-profit sector, focusing on grant writing and collaboration. They share insights into their partnership, the grant application process, and the importance of critical feedback. The conversation also briefly touches upon the history and significance of the Kapolei area in Hawaiʻi, providing context for Ulu Aʻe's work. The themes of non-profit leadership, grant writing, collaboration, and community engagement emerge as central to the discussion.
The conversation covers the process of grant writing, the importance of human connection in grant applications, the role of AI in grant writing, and the resilience required in nonprofit fundraising. It also delves into the significance of alignment in grant applications and the transition from grant writing to building relationships with individual donors.
