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Little, Brown AudioDead Find by T.F. Muir, read by David Monteath (Audiobook extract)'Tightly plotted with a real sense of place and characters with heart that will stay with me for some time. Recommended for all lovers of police procedurals' Lisa Ballantyne
St. Andrews, Scotland: Renovation works on the famous Old Course golf course uncovers the remains of a body in a shallow grave - two bullet holes in the skull. DNA confirms the victim as Rab Shepherd, the missing brother of Scotland's late crime patriarch, Jock Shepherd. But Rab pulled out of the family business over twenty years ago, and moved to Australia where he allegedly lived an honest and wealthy life...2022-11-2904 min
Marketing MomsMarketing Moms Talk: Anti-Time Management | MM#065In this episode, Jessie and Angela chat about Richie Norton’s new book, Anti-Time Management. They break down their top moments and why they think other Marketing Moms could benefit from this perspective of “Time Tipping.” This week’s challenge: grab Anti-Time Management at https://marketingmomspodcast.com/antitimemanagement and start Time Tipping today!Resources:Anti-Time Management by Richie NortonThe Perfect Week Formula by Craig BallantyneSay hello on Instagram! @marketingmomspodcastSubscribe to get notified of new episodes...2022-08-3125 min
Get Off The Bench PodcastJessie Ballantyne - Uncovering grants and all good thingsJessie Ballantyne is passionate about entrepreneurship, business and giving. Her motto for life is ‘Be Real, Take Risks, Dream Big, Give Generously’.Jessie’s entrepreneurial spark first came to life when she fell in love with France in Year 9. She had an inspirational French teacher who inspired her to become an exchange student and pursue her love of French. But her parents didn’t have the $8,000+ needed for the exchange back in 1997, so her launch into business began. At 14, Jessie would come home from school every day to bake and sell thousands of biscuits, sold books thr...2022-08-1859 min
Not Bad, BetterDiscussing Jessie Ballantyne; Learnings from the founder of 'The Grants Hub' and 'Hey Good Thing'Episode 7 - Discussing Jessie BallantyneWe had the most incredible opportunity last week to chat with the founder of 'The Grants Hub' and 'Hey Good Thing'.This week we discuss what we learnt and what entrepreneurship advice may be relevant to our own lives moving forward. Join us in this discussion, and let us know your own thoughts via our social media! Hope you enjoy,Luke and Luke. 1000 True Fans Essay - https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/Social Media:Instagram: https://www.ins...2022-08-1440 minNot Bad, BetterJessie Ballantyne: Chat with a for-purpose entrepreneur and change-makerEpisode 6 - Jessie BalantyneWe had the most incredible opportunity this week to chat with the founder of 'The Grants Hub' and 'Hey Good Thing'. In this episode, Jessie discusses her growth in entrepreneurship from a young age, riding the roller-coaster of a small business and the purpose and drive behind her goals as a business-owner. We were so inspired by this conversation and look forward to many more like this. Thanks again Jessie, for joining us. It was an absolute honour. Luke and Luke.Social Med...2022-08-071h 12
Grants UncoveredDon't Miss Out On Grants That Close 3 Hours After Opening!Yesterday has to have been a record-breaker for Australia. There was a grant that opened at 9:30am and closed at 12:30pm, with 3,000 applications received! I'm seeing a lot more funders advertise a closing date, but state that they will close the grant program as soon as enough applications have been received. Yesterday, that only took 3 hours. Get my tips on how I managed to apply in time, and adopt them yourself to the next highly advertised, highly competitive, short timeframe grant program.2021-06-0114 minGrants UncoveredHealth & Carer Support Grants - for families like mineGrants fund organisations that help families like mine. As we edge closer to my 7-year-old's next Open Heart Surgery, I'm acutely reminded of the need for grants to keep supporting organisations that invest in supporting families living with critical and chronic health issues. The mental strain on weeks like this for us gets heavy. By midday today, we'll know whether we're facing another surgery, or whether life will continue on as it has for the last 6 years. With Carers Week coming up in October, I've highlighted 5 grants that support families and carers experiencing serious health i...2021-05-2508 minGrants UncoveredFederal Budget Funding & Grant Outcomes | Olivia Lyon - CEO of The Grants HubOlivia Lyon, CEO of The Grants Hub, joins me to break down the Federal Government’s 2021-22 Budget. Specifically, into what it means on the ground for the community across Australia in relation to grants and funding. While big numbers can be impressive, sometimes it’s hard to know how these numbers translate into tangible outcomes in relation to grants and funding. $15.2 billion committed to infrastructure over the next ten years, for example, is great, but how can communities access that money and are there grants attached to it? If you’re responsible for fundraising or bud...2021-05-2021 minGrants UncoveredWinning Corporate Partnerships | Linda Garnett & Sharon Dann - Stellar PartnershipsA $250,000 charity partnership opportunity for women and families is currently available! As the managers of the EOI process, hear from Linda Garnett & Sharon Dann from Stellar Partnerships about this, and other corporate partnership opportunities. What makes a good application? How do charities find out about more opportunities like this $250,000 one? How do you land a corporate partnership? What are these partnerships opportunities worth beyond the money itself? Show Notes: https://grantsuncovered.com2021-05-0529 minGrants UncoveredFunding Projects that COULD work, not WILL work | Tom Dawkins - Co-Founder & CEO of StartSomeGoodAre you up for a high-level, fast-paced, challenging conversation about some of the limitations of grants? This episode is not for the faint-hearted! Tom’s thoughts on grants and innovation is what led me to invite him onto Grants Uncovered. I wasn’t expecting this to be a cruisey, ‘grants-are-amazing’ conversation about grants. Rather, I was hoping we would get real about some of the downfalls and frustrations of grants, specifically, around some of the limitations that funding providers place on providing grants for truly innovative, risk-taking, cutting-edge projects. I got what I asked for!2021-04-2952 minGrants UncoveredThe Power of Grants in Fueling Organisational Growth | Jessica Macpherson OAM - Founder of St Kilda Mums and Blaze Your TrailIf you’re a not-for-profit and want to scale up, this episode is for you. Grants from the likes of Perpetual, Ian Potter Foundation & Gandel Philanthropy have been a key driver of growth behind the highly respected not-for-profit organisation, St Kilda Mums. As a front-runner family support organisation in Victoria, learn from Founder Jessica Macpherson as she shares some of the foundational fundraising methodology and tricks of the trade that her and the team implemented to win grants and fuel growth. Show Notes: https://grantsuncovered.com2021-04-2245 min
Grants UncoveredSetting up a Social Enterprise for Grants Success | Levi Fernandez, Society MelbourneThis is a 101 of how to win grants as a Social Enterprise. If you're launching a Social Enterprise or you're looking to scale, this is a must-listen. You will learn: Why Society Melbourne chose a Social Enterprise model rather than a Not for Profit model How to structure your Social Enterprise for grants success How to scale a grants program over time How to build and maintains relationships with funders How to win grants to cover salaries. Show Notes: https://grantsuncovered.com2021-04-1552 min
Grants UncoveredGrants for Big IdeasThere are some very cool grants available at the moment to give you the space and funding you need to pursue a concept or dream that’s sitting in the back of your mind. The long Easter weekend tends to get people thinking and dreaming, so consider these grants as a sign that you should be taking action on that dream! Show Notes: https://grantsuncovered.com2021-04-0109 min
Grants UncoveredTips for Moving Past Grants OverwhelmIn this exceptionally busy grants period of the year, it's easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer number of grants that need to be reviewed and written. Here are five strategies you can implement to help you move past that feeling of overwhelm and submit not just great applications, but the RIGHT ones. Show Notes: https://grantsuncovered.com2021-03-2511 min
Grants UncoveredFive Grant Trends in 2021Want to know what’s going down in the grants world in 2021? Get the low down in 13 minutes. Show Notes: https://grantsuncovered.com2021-03-1813 min
Grants UncoveredHow to Get Grant Ready and Submit Competitive Grant Applications | Leslie Annear, Clarity ContentLearn what it means to be grant ready and submit a competitive, not just eligible, grant application. This is an important conversation, particularly given the increasing sophistication of Australian funders, their funding application forms, and assessment processes. If you work in grants in any way, this 37 minutes of your life will be time well spent! Show Notes: https://grantsuncovered.com2021-03-1137 min
Grants UncoveredFunding Providers: Feedback from the Frontline | Janene Rox, Cronulla PreschoolThis Bonus Episode provides some excellent feedback from the frontline on how you as funding providers can: Provide useful feedback to your unsuccessful, and successful, grant applicants. Grant applicants are very keen to learn, and your feedback is a critical element in helping them write better and more competitive applications. Receive higher quality grant applications - ultimately, aiming to receive more eligible applications and less ineligible ones! Provide a personal touch - it means the world to grant applicants. Show Notes: https://grantsuncovered.com2021-03-0420 min
Grants UncoveredWinning & Managing Early Learning Grants | Janene Rox, Cronulla PreschoolIf you're an early learning provider and want to learn how to win more grants, this is the episode for you. Janene Rox has won an impressive number of grants at Cronulla Preschool, and even won a grant for a fire pit! She knows how to win, manage, acquit and attract repeat grants from funding providers, and shares tips from her years of experience with you. Her understanding of grants at the community service level is mind-blowing. Show Notes: https://grantsuncovered.com2021-03-0431 min
Grants UncoveredGolden Tips on Writing a Successful Local Heroes Nomination | Pam Wilson, Westfield"Our heroes are being selected on their personal stories, their passion and their work. We don't want to see those scripted bios. We don't need that cut and paste from a website. What we want is for nominees and nominators to tell us in their own words what makes that hero tick, who benefits? And tell us a little bit about their story." Join me as Pam shares the heart and soul of the Local Heroes awards and recognition program, while diving into a funding provider's mind. You will get insights into how a funding provider thinks w...2021-02-2529 min
Grants UncoveredHow to Read Grant GuidelinesReading grant guidelines is critical to achieving grants success. Yet so many people fail to read grant guidelines thoroughly. Often, it's because grant guidelines are long and can be difficult to understand, particularly if you've landed as the volunteer grants rep on your committee and you're not a grants professional. In this episode of Grants Uncovered, I'll share with you my time-saving tips for reading grant guidelines. You won't believe how much more efficient your guideline reading becomes. Show Notes: https://jessieballantyne.com/grants-uncovered-podcast/time-saving-tips-for-reading-grant-guidelines2021-02-1810 min
Grants UncoveredFive Top Grant TipsLike food, air and water, these are the absolute basics you need to get right with grants. As simple as they are, you would be surprised how many people fail to follow these Five Top Grant Tips. Get these right, and you will already be ahead of many, many others. Show Notes: https://jessieballantyne.com/grants-uncovered-podcast/five-top-grant-tips2021-02-1607 min