{"id":1275,"date":"2021-12-21T13:10:26","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T18:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.grantwriterteam.com\/blog\/?p=1275"},"modified":"2021-12-22T09:16:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T14:16:24","slug":"why-hiring-a-grant-writer-might-be-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwriterteam.com\/blog\/why-hiring-a-grant-writer-might-be-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Hiring a Grant Writer Might Be the Right Choice for You!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/grantwatch.com\" target=\"_blank\">Grants<\/a> are a valuable funding stream for <a href=\"http:\/\/youhelp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nonprofits<\/a>, supplying them with much-needed capital to run their worthwhile programs. With the great value nonprofits get through grant funding, it is no wonder that many organizations seek out hiring a grant writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for many young nonprofits, employing a full-time grant writer is not feasible.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>So, what steps should a nonprofit take to secure grant funding?<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Try writing your first grant in-house.<\/li><li>Hire a contract grant writer.<\/li><li>Lastly, ask the funding source for the evaluation scoring notes of your grant application.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try writing your first grant in-house<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before hiring a grant writer, it is always worthwhile to try writing a grant yourself. Writing your first grant gives you valuable insight into the grant writing process. It allows you to gather the necessary documents needed for a grant application. It also allows you to compose some drafts of the organizational history, background, and other sections that need information that only you would know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/grantwriterteam.com\" target=\"_blank\">GrantWriterTeam<\/a> has numerous resources to help you, from useful tips on our blog to more comprehensive tutorials. <a href=\"http:\/\/grantwatch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch<\/a> also provides nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals with information for more than 7,000 grants that are currently accepting applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire a contract grant writer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are finding that grant writing is not your thing, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/grantwriterteam.com\" target=\"_blank\">GrantWriterTeam<\/a> is here to help! GrantWriterTeam matches grant seeks with grant writers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, here are a few reasons why you should consider hiring a grant writer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Better Chances of Winning a Grant<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Presenting a funding source with a professionally-written grant application greatly increases your chances of winning a grant. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Expert Knowledge<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Grant writing is an industry unto itself, full of its own rules, regulations, and terminology. A professional grant writer is already familiar with the grant industry and all of its ins and outs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Professional Research<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>One of the greatest challenges of grant writing can be finding the right grant! There are numerous websites that post different grant opportunities in certain categories. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/grantwatch.com\" target=\"_blank\">GrantWatch<\/a> reviews funding opportunities from many sources. After vetting these grants, GrantWatch also presents a proprietary-formatted grant detail page and links to the applications. GrantWatch posts currently available grants. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Passion<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You want to find a writer that will be as passionate about your project as you are. For example, a good grant writer writes passionately and mirrors your own enthusiasm. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Peace of Mind<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You can rest easy knowing that a skilled and experienced professional is on the job helping you win that grant! <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefit of professional writing cannot be understated. A professional grant writer can, literally, be worth their weight in gold. If you think grant funding is the best option for your organization or project, consider entrusting the process a professional!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask the funding source for the evaluation scoring notes of your grant application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of a rejection as an opportunity \u2013 and not a reason to give up! Reaching out to the grant funder for their notes can help you revise the application and use parts of it again for another funding opportunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call the foundation,&nbsp;not to complain but to get more information. Speak with a program officer and ask:<br>1.&nbsp;<em>Could we have done something differently in our proposal?<\/em><br>2.&nbsp;<em>May we resubmit the proposal for the next funding cycle?<\/em><br>3.&nbsp;<em>Do you know of any other foundations that might be interested in our project?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, once you learn the ins and outs of grant writing, you will be well on your way to landing the funding your organization needs!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grants are a valuable funding stream for nonprofits, supplying them with much-needed capital to run their worthwhile programs. 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