Saturday, April 23, 2016

How To Hire A Great Grant Writer

By Shirley Graham


While there are several different styles and types of writing, some require more education than others. When desiring to become a grant writer, individuals must often have a two or four year degree. While rare, there are some outlets which will allow an exchange of equivalent experience in place of education.

Most of these writers are working for an organization, university, corporation or foundation looking to acquire funds. There are some cases in which individuals have been known to write a grant request for writing a book on various topics. When doing so, it is often good to take an online class which discusses the various steps, formats and writing techniques for a specific interest. Though, most often the objective is to acquire funding for an event or research.

Individuals working in this area know the importance of targeting a specific audience. When writing, it is also important to tune the language and message appropriately to obtain the best response. One of the most important aspects in this type writing is to understand the process from creation to completion.

When an entity or writer locates the proper audience, it is important to convey information in a way that is easy to understand. Once an audience is identified, the writer can then gather more information related to how the audience has reacted to previous request. In doing so, it can be easy to identify those who have given the most towards fund raising in the past.

While creating a proposal or submission sounds easy, it is actually quite involved. For, the information must include a variety of facts associated with the use of the money being requested. For example, if there are employees or others being paid, proposed salaries must be included along with any operating costs and other information.

Each entity usually provides a set of guidelines which include specifics related to subject matter, length, formatting and writing style. As formatting can vary widely, it is important to always use the right formatting for the proposal type. Once the first draft is complete, it is important to proof, edit and revise the document. After which, the organization may either accept or reject the proposal.

Many of these individuals work on a contract basis. Some of these specialized writers are lucky enough to find full time work. Each individual must decide whether contract work which often does not include benefits, or a permanent position is more attractive. While, those looking for full time work may also want to look for contract to hire positions.

Working from home is another option when it comes to this type writing. There are some things to consider when working from home. First, it is essential to have a quiet place to work. Whether that be a home office, or a kitchen table, writing is often easier without others present. While working from home allows for a flexible work schedule, it is always important to work during the quietest hours of the day whether writing for oneself or others.




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