Last week, I wrote a grant that required me to provide my title. I notice that any grant that uses the Grant Interface platform requires this.
So, what is my title? Technically, I am a contract grant coordinator, but I respond with Grant Coordinator.
I started thinking about the difference between the typical grant titles: Grant Writer, Grant Manager, Grant Coordinator.
What is your title? Is it appropriate? And what does it even mean?
I started asking around and scouring the web for job listings, and expert takes on the difference between these positions, and this is what I came up with:
- Grant Writer- As a grant writer, you are responsible for writing grant proposals, LOIs, and applications. You may also be tasked with researching future grant opportunities. If you do more than that, you may need a new title.
- Grant Manager- As a grant manager, you do everything a grant writer does but also handle the administrative aspects of funding cycles, budgets, and grant reporting. You will likely create and maintain grant schedules, track deadlines, and manage all communication with grant funders and stakeholders.
- Grant Coordinator- As a grant coordinator, you either perform or oversee the above tasks and drive the grant funding strategy. You may be included on strategy calls with leadership and will influence program budgets and the role of grant funding in the organizational budget. You may also have influence over outcome reporting and act as an advisor regarding processes necessary to increase future grant funding. Grant coordinators may also make decisions about grant research tools and other grant technology.
Whether you are a freelancer or an employee, evaluate your role and whether you have the appropriate title and salary.
If you are an employee, keep these numbers in mind:
- Average grant writer salary in the US: $52,719
- Average grant manager salary in the US: $60,692
- Average grant coordinator salary in the US: $77,005
It may be time to limit your tasks or ask for a salary review.
Until next time,
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