I belong to several Facebook and LinkedIn groups for grant writers. I love that the groups include both seasoned grant writing professionals and new or aspiring grant writers.
With more than 1.5 million non-profits in the United States, high-quality grant writers are always in high demand. But grant writing is a specialized skill, and there is big money on the line for the non-profits we serve.
Even though I have been writing grants for 20+ years, I participate in 5-10 courses and webinars each year to brush up on my skills and add new tools to my grant writing toolbox.
Grant writing is evolving and I refuse to be left behind.
Grant Writing Tip of the Day
Clarity is the soul of persuasion. Be concise, be clear, and be compelling. A well-structured proposal that gets to the point will make it easier for funders to say “YES” to your grant application.
It is easy to get caught up in researching grants and developing new angles to improve your chances of funding.
But it is also important to revisit the basics of grant writing from time to time.
A few weeks ago, I connected with Melanie Lambert, a successful grant professional. As chance would have it, we both live in the Atlanta area and we chatted about her course, Grant Writing Boot Camp.
The 6-part on-demand course is designed for beginning grant writers, but I picked up a few gold nuggets. The template section was my favorite. I use a grant schedule spreadsheet that I designed, but I never thought to create a research matrix and now I am hooked.
Melanie offers a ton of value in addition to the actual course and templates. The exclusive Facebook group and an hour of grant consulting will keep you motivated and on the path to writing successful grants.
If you are a non-profit leader or grant writer, check out Melanie’s Grant Writing Boot Camp.
Until next time,
Write Epic Grants