# Grants Are Killing Your Mission: Why Winning is Actually Losing

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Podcast: [Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach](https://stenobird.com/podcast/huddle-up-with-mark-the-fund-coach-7242496)
Published: 2026-04-28T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thefundcoach.com/podcasts/huddle-up-with-mark-the-fund-coach/episodes/2149200570
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## Resource

Are you tired of feeling like your nonprofit’s survival is tied to a "Hunger Games" style lottery? In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, I dive deep into the hidden dangers of grant dependency and the burnout that comes from chasing every "restricted" dollar. We’re breaking down why Competition Fatigue is a choice and how you can reclaim your organization’s sovereignty. Learn how to shift from a scarcity mindset to a strategy of abundance, allowing you to stop twisting your mission to fit grant criteria and start building a sustainable, independent funding engine. It’s time to stop playing the game and start baking your own pie. Tune in and Huddle Up.

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