One of the biggest struggles that I have as a grant writer is when clients come to me and want an immediate financial boost for their projects/programs. For instance, a client wanted me to transform the funding for a for-profit healthcare system in Texas. I was happy to do it. However, they neglected to tell me that they'd already filed for bankruptcy and there was no way we could actively gain funding in a couple of months! This is beyond a grant writer's control. In the private foundation sector, grants over $10,000.00 are (on average) not provided for an average of six months after winning the award! For government grants, some awards are not available for up to a year! Depending upon the agency providing the grant, they have set definite funding schedules that they have to abide by. So, if a client is hoping for quick cash to help fuel a dwindling/dying business or organization, they will not be gaining that financial windfall as soon as they hope. I recommend thinking long-term about your grant strategy. Don't wait until the situation is dire to hire a grant writer. Instead, I recommend utilizing grants as an intrinsic part of your funding goals. I suggest: - Build a grant calendar: Plan out your grant submission plans for a year. That way you'll continually be working towards grant funding opportunities. This is particularly helpful for those organizations that are affected by seasonal shifts in funding. - Submit more than one grant: When only 1/10 proposals are fully funded and 2/10 are partially funded; it's important to expand your opportunities to multiple entities to increase your chances of receiving funding. A great grant writer will make sure this is allowable with the funder and will be able to tailor your proposal to the funder's goals. - Be honest about your current situation: If your organization is already in a tailspin, it may not be financially responsible to hire a grant writer to write proposals for you that wouldn't result in a timely award. - Network with other organizations to create community projects that will resonate with government funders: This is an often overlooked part of grants. Government grants have very specific goals with their funding. Most are centered on how public funding can help fuel community-focused projects. By networking with other organizations for a project, you're expanding your chances of funding by highlighting how this project can benefit more than just your organization. Don't wait until the last minute to optimize grants for your organization's important work!
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To disclose or not to disclose? That really is my big question. I've recently started to venture into applying for more long-term employment opportunities. I love writing grants but I'm not a huge fan of the feast or famine of consultancy. One of my biggest struggles is deciding whether to disclose that I'm disabled in my resume. When I was combing through hours and hours worth of resumes on Indeed as an HR contractor, I wouldn't have thought anything about an applicant disclosing an illness or disability. But now, I've heard mixed reviews about whether it is considered professional to disclose if you have any type of disability. What do you think? Disclose or stay in the disability closet?
