Sourcing Your Grant Writer
Questions You Should Ask BEFORE Hiring a Writer
If you're spending an enormous amount of time, trying to find a grant writer, then consider that this 3-part video series will help you filter through and find the one writer that fits YOUR ORGANIZATIONS needs.
Remember, one key point…
They need to catch the spirit AND passion of your organization.
PART 1: Writing Style and Flexibility
Based on your conversation with the potential writer, are they able to “catch the spirit of your organization? Will they be able to convey this information effectively to a third party? This video will offer some key indicators in assessing their ability to translate your passion.
PART 2: Is 80% Success Rate Realistic? Looking at the Dynamics is Critical.
Grant success rates are subjective. Don’t get sidetracked by percentages. Look at the quality and attributes of the proposal experiences.
PART 3: Set Realistic Expectations that Cover Essentials for Both Parties.
Perhaps you have found the “right” writer. Ensure that you move into a reasonable and fair expectation of work products and deliverables. Use the checklist and tools to help guide your outcomes.
Sabrina Hagan-Finks, MBA, PMP
From as far back as I can remember, I always enjoyed writing, math and telling a story. It took me a long time to find niche employment that allowed me to do all three.
But when I became an analyst, not only was I able to mesh the interests, but able to incorporate my passion for people and the ability to create efforts to offer people hope and perhaps a better future.
From grant writing and program development through accounting and budgeting, the tools and skills I gained fit a variety of needs and were able to serve organizations far beyond those with which I had direct responsibility.
Even as I built my own non-profit, I recognized that a great deal of my success was because of access to knowledge, relationships and tools that most other smaller organizations didn’t have.
As I tried to share the knowledge, the time constraints became too limiting.
There had to be a better way to offer capacity building services to other organizations, without overextending myself or thier already volatile organizational budgets.
Thus, the Non-Profit Development & Sustainability course was established. I believe that this comprehensive course, built on nearly 20 years of experience will help you take your organization to the next level.
Interview Checklist
Part 1
Part II
Part III
This very -to-the-point video series is available on your schedule. Upon enrollment you have immediate access. We recognize that time is a precious resource, and you can get through all three module in about 20 minutes. Maximize your time, with the course and checklist, as you interview potential writers. Cut to the chase and get your project done. It is that simple.
No Rush. Your access doesn't expire. Need a reminder of what to ask? You have unlimited on-demand access to this course without expiration. Save yourself some frustration. Use these concepts to screen your potential writers.