A practical list of grant writing podcasts and audio resources for professional development, from craft tips to funder interviews.
Podcasts are a useful supplement to books and conferences for grant professionals. Audio works during commutes and walks, and the format invites longer, more conversational learning.
TL;DR
- Grant-specific podcasts are fewer than for some fields, but several quality options exist.
- Adjacent fundraising and nonprofit podcasts carry useful material.
- Funder interview podcasts offer rare direct access to program officer thinking.
Grant-Specific Podcasts
- “Fundraising HayDay” by Holly Rustick (broad nonprofit + grants).
- Grant writing-focused podcasts from professional educators (varies; search current options).
- Webinar replays from GPA, AFP, and sector associations, see grant writing conferences.
Adjacent Nonprofit and Fundraising Podcasts
- “Nonprofit Coach” (Ted Hart) — broad nonprofit topics.
- “The Nonprofit Show” — daily-format nonprofit news and interviews.
- “What the Fundraising” (Mallory Erickson) — fundraising philosophy.
- “Nonprofit Radio” (Tony Martignetti) — long-running.
- “Stanford Social Innovation Review podcast.”
- Foundation- and sector-specific podcasts (varied).
Funder Interview Podcasts
- Inside Philanthropy’s podcasts and content.
- Council on Foundations content.
- Foundation-specific podcasts (some major foundations host content).
Adjacent Topics Worth Listening To
- Evaluation podcasts (American Evaluation Association, for the evaluation plan and outcomes side).
- Public policy podcasts in your sector.
- AI in nonprofit work podcasts.
How to Use Audio Learning
- Commute time is the most common slot.
- Walking and exercise.
- While doing low-attention admin (filing, formatting).
- Stack with reading, audio for breadth, books for depth.
Set a podcast queue and rotate; don’t try to follow every show.
How Grantboost Helps
Grantboost frees the time that audio learning fills, hours otherwise lost to discovery and pipeline work become hours for professional growth.
Read next:
- The Best Grant Writing Books for Practitioners
- Grant Writing Conferences and Professional Networks Worth Joining
- Launch Your Grant Writing Career with These Essential Steps & Skills
Further Reading
- Grant Professionals Association (GPA)
- Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
- Candid Learning
Disclaimer: Grant programs, eligibility rules, deadlines, and policies vary by region and change frequently. The information in this article is for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current rules in your area. Always consult a local grant writer or qualified expert in your region for advice specific to your organization, project, and jurisdiction.