From FT Job to Laid Off to $7K in Grant Writing in 3 Months
In this episode, Holly Rustick chats with Caitlin Doran, a student in the Academy and the brains behind Katydid Communications. Caitlin opens up about her leap from getting laid off from a large academic medical center to the world of freelance grant writing.
Caitlin shares how crucial networking and leaning on her connections were in landing clients. Plus, she talks about how the coaching calls in the Academy, and the community itself, have been game-changers in getting such a huge ROI in her business quickly.
About Caitlin Doran
Caitlin Doran is the founder of Katydid Communications, a strategic communications consultancy specializing in health and science. She previously led communications for a $48M NIH-funded research center at a large academic medical center.
Now she helps nonprofits, scientists, health advocates, and entrepreneurs translate complex health and science topics into messaging that secures funding and sustains their work
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