Why Would an Organization Pay a Grant Writer without an “Award Guarantee”? I’ve been asked this type question many times. Recently, I came across an excellent response by Michael Wells, owner of Grants Northwest. ”What kind of organization would hire a lawyer without assurances they'll win their case? What kind of person will hire a surgeon without assurances the surgery will be successful? What kind of person would hire a financial consultant without assurances they'll make money? People and organizations hire professionals on expectations of increasing their odds of success, not guarantees. I think this is true of anything in…read more →
Coach, Researcher, Project Development Specialist, Collaborator Copied and adapted from an article by Marie-Noël Appel “Proposal writing represents the last phase of thorough project development.” Development of a grant proposal typically starts with an idea that will enhance, enrich and or increase current operations. This idea must link seamlessly to an organization’s mission and strategic long-range planning objectives. To build the proposal and launch the project, the grant writer must be fully versed in these fundamental aspects of the organization. The grant writer can be a staff member on the development team, an external consultant, or the person…read more →
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