Grant Writing For Dummies, 7th Edition

Chapter 25

Ten Ways to Continue Being Viewed as a Grant Professional

IN THIS CHAPTER

Reaching higher recognition

Determining your best route for skill building

Taking on one or more of the skill-building challenges

In this chapter, I offer ten great tips on how to continue building your grantwriting skills to be viewed as a grant professional. A grant professional has the ability to craft award-winning grant proposals. Such a person can quickly research potential funding and make a match. They can position themselves as an expert in everything grants. All the advice I offer comes from the school of hard rocks and hard knocks. I hope my carefully thought-out list helps you avoid closed professional doors.

Take on New Challenges

How many times have you looked at a grant application and said to yourself, “No way. I can’t do this! It’s too difficult! There are way too many pages of instructions to read! Goodness, the grantmaking agency wants 50 pages of single-spaced narrative. The application is due in ten days!” And in your mind, the list grows. It’s important to take on new challenges. Say “yes” to something completely outside your comfort zone. You’ll be surprised at what you’ll ...