Build Grant Confidence - Virtual Summit Day 1 Sessions Just Announced
Here’s What You’ll Learn on Day 1 (and Why You Can’t Miss It)
We’re a little under three weeks away from the first-ever Grants For Creators Virtual Summit (October 1-2), and I have to ask:
Have you gotten your ticket yet? If not, why?
Hit reply (or leave me a comment on Substack) and share what’s holding you back. Your feedback helps me make this event even better.
If you got your ticket already?
What are you most excited to learn? Share your thoughts below.
This summit is designed to be inclusive and accessible, which is why tickets cost nothing at all. Unlike most virtual events, I don’t want you glued to your desk all day.
A good virtual summit should move with you — available wherever you are, while you’re on the go. That’s exactly what I’m offering with this audio-only format (+ transcripts). 🎧📄
Here’s a peek at some of the sessions waiting for you for Day 1. Plus, we have a special LIVE session to help you become an “opportunity magnet.” Stay tuned for more details. 🧲
How to Build Delusional Self-Confidence to Win More Grants with Gabby Beckford
"Most creators don't lose. They self-reject." - Gabby Beckford
Most people underestimate themselves and self-reject before they even apply for funding. In this session, Gabby Beckford shares how “delusional self-confidence” (the title of her TEDx Talk) became the mindset that helped her and the SeekPTO community secure hundreds of thousands of dollars in competitive grants and Paid Travel Opportunities.
You’ll learn how to position yourself as the best choice—without perfect credentials—and approach every application with a strategy that maximizes your chances.
This is confidence with a plan, so you can walk away with both the mindset and the methods to get funded.
Connect on LinkedIn: @gabbybeckford
Grant Readiness for Artists with Shiloh Holley, CFRE
This session will guide artists through the essential steps to prepare competitive, compelling grant applications. Learn how to clarify your artistic vision, document your work professionally, and align proposals with funders’ priorities.
We’ll cover:
practical tips for crafting an artist statement
developing a realistic project budget
assembling strong support materials.
Whether you are applying for your first grant or refining your approach, you’ll leave with a clear checklist and actionable tips to strengthen your readiness and boost your chances of success.
Connect on LinkedIn: @shilohholley
Writing Grants Is the Easy Part: How Do You Find the RIGHT Ones to Pursue? with Meredith Noble
Gone are the days of the "spray and pray" method. After this session, you'll know how to find the right grants to pursue, so you can write fewer and win more funding.
Meredith Noble, author of How to Write a Grant: Become a Grant Writing Unicorn, shows us how to use grant databases to narrow down over 250 grants to the top 10 to 20 to pursue this year.
Connect on LinkedIn: @meredithnoble
Stop Chasing, Start Winning: A Smarter Way to Select Grants For Nonprofits with Gina Worthey
In today’s competitive funding landscape, nonprofits can’t afford to waste time pursuing grants that won’t pay off.
This session will show you how to quickly separate high-potential opportunities from time drains using a simple, repeatable framework that weighs mission alignment, organizational fit, and effort versus reward.
Fundraising strategist Gina Worthey shares real-world examples, insider tips, and practical tools to help you focus your energy where it matters most.
You’ll leave knowing exactly how to target the right grants, improve your success rate, and reclaim valuable time for your nonprofit mission.
Connect on LinkedIn: @ginaworthey
Grant season is heating up — and each week you wait to get in could mean leaving money on the table.
The Grants For Creators Virtual Summit will show you how to find, vet, and win the funding you deserve to realize your dreams and take your creator business to the next level. Let’s do this together!