"Hi Dr. Beverly,
I am just now reading your list and it's almost the end of 2011! How have you done with achieving your goals? They are so impressive, I'm going to use this list to help me plan for 2012!
Thank you for sharing…"
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What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Heidi Yaple Aug 23, 2011. 17 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi, everyone. I'm looking for honest feedback about what you dislike about this profession. I'm collecting research (your response is confidential) about how to improve the life of a grant…Continue
Goals for 2011 from the Grant Doctor - Bev Browning
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Garcia-Ruiz Nov 4, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Favorites
Well, for the record, 2010 was my best year in 36 years for both BBA, Inc. dba Bev Browning & Associates (my for-profit corporation) and the Grant Writing Training Foundation (my nonprofit…Continue
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Dr. Beverly A. Browning commented on Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group Consultants"The first post did not copy/paste very well. Here is my content.
ATTENTION: GRANT PROFESSIONALS! eCivis is looking for highly successful grant professionals for upcoming contract assignments with my new division, Grants Professional…"
"Hi Frances,
Hang in there! It always seems slow at first but with time and hard work your reuptation as a grant writer will grow. Maybe you've already done this, but when I was starting out on my own I found it helpful to have my services and…"
Dr. Beverly A. Browning replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"Frances, consider looking for new organizations to approach for fee for services."
Saadia Faruqi replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"Frances,
Seven months is not a very long time. You may have to volunteer for a couple of years to get that much experience under your belt. Also, wait at least until a few of your grant proposals are funded. That will give you the added bargaining…"
Dr. Beverly A. Browning replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"Amen! How about 37+ years of reinventing your self?"
Sergei Shkurkin replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"The overall insecurity and having to re invent yourself every month"
Dr. Beverly A. Browning replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"Thanks for this very honest and on target feedback, Teresa!"
"Hello,
Great question! I certainly agree with the previous posts. I would also add that can be difficult trying to get information from other sources (data from staff, signatures from board members, letters of support from community partners, etc.).…"
Dr. Beverly A. Browning replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"Thanks, Saadia. It's been a long time since I worked only for a single organization as my employer. However, I have had the same client for 11 years and writing for them is getting so very tired! I have been getting them…"
Saadia Faruqi replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"Hmm, the list is long! I tend to hide behind a computer - because I can - and neglect the interaction that is so needed with clients, co-workers, colleagues, etc. My interpersonal skills tend to be downplayed as my writing skills take…"
Dr. Beverly A. Browning replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"Thanks for the feedback, Michael! :>)"
Dr. Beverly A. Browning replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"Thanks for the feedback!"
Phillip Jamerson replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"Good morning. I am a former on-line student of yours. I completed your Advanced Proposal Writing and Becoming A Grant Writing Consultant in '06. I find juggling my business and family time very challenging. I…"
Karen Hendrix-Cook replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"A negative factor of being a grant writer is working for a client that is new to the granting process. They have a difficult time connecting the importance of substantiating their program,project or services to the funding sources."
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- What organization do you represent? (Please spell out any abbreviations, and include the website address of your organization if available, using the format: http://www.domainname.org)
- Grant Writing Training Foundation
http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us/
- What role do you play at your organization?
- CEO, Executive Director, Board Member, Consultant
- What are your specialties?
- Training in grant seeking and proposal writing:
Federal Grants 101
Grant Writing Boot Camp
Grant Writing For Dummies 101
- How long have you been a grant writer?
- 20+ years
- Are you a part-time or full-time grant writer?
- Full Time Grant Writer
- To which professional fundraising or grant writer associations do you belong?
- American Association of Grant Professionals
- What is your greatest challenge in obtaining grants?
- Fickle peer reviewers!
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Collecting resumes for grant writers with 50%+ funding success rates...
Posted on March 17, 2011 at 12:49pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
If you're really good at this skill, please send me your resumes. Must include: most recent credentials, grant writing experience: projects, funders, amount funded, client. I can assure you, I'm not trying to steel your clients. I am simply creating a database of qualified grant professionals who have experience in writing, training, and grant management (post-award) monitoring and reporting. Thanks!
Goal: 100 resumes in 60 days!
Please pass the word: free tips for grant professionals!
Posted on March 14, 2011 at 11:41pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
Sign up to receive grant writing tips from the @grantdoctor, Dr. Bev! Email media@ecivis.com
Creating an Ethical Angel Referral Network
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 1:57pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
Whenever I receive a referral for a potential client from a grant professional colleague, I make it a practice to show my appreciation when the referral results in a signed contract and revenue for my businesses. I am writing this because I send other grant professionals leads, jobs, book publishing opportunities, and even my emails from potential clients that I cannot help or take at the time of the contact. 90% make the contact, take the work (sign a contract), collect the money, and…
Continue GPA Conference - 2011 Come and hang out with me!
Posted on January 25, 2011 at 3:40pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
Attention: Grant Writing for Dummies fans. I’ll be presenting 1 or more workshops at the Grant Professional Association’s 2011 Conference. Start budgeting and plan to attend! This Conference year may represent my highest level of participation-EVER! Hope to see you there.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 4:28pm on October 28, 2010,
Valencia Whitehead said… - Thanks so much!
- At 3:31pm on October 28, 2010, Valencia Whitehead said…
- LOL @ comment about "fickle grant reviewers!" I might be one of those myself.
- At 2:03pm on August 9, 2010,
Yvetta M Collins said… - Dr. Browning: It is so cool for you to be on here. I'm actually reading your book now, "Grantwriters for Dummies". It is a wealth of information and the way you've laid out the information makes it easy to follow. This is a great opportunity for me to be in a group with such levels of experience.
- At 4:16pm on August 2, 2010,
Melanie R. Negrin, GPC said… - Hello Beverly and welcome to the For GrantWriters Only learning community. I am honored to have you as a member! Given your experience, I know your input will be valuable. Should you have any questions, please feel free to post them in one of our forums or reach out to me directly.
I hope you will consider joining our AZ Grant Professionals group. No cost to join. Just click on Groups above to get started.
Best Regards,
Melanie
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