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How do you explain to an small start up organization that they are not ready to apply for large complex grants?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Saadia Faruqi Jul 9, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Favorites
Is there such a thing as a grant writing industry?
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Home Based Grant Writing Business Start-up expenses
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Saadia Faruqi replied to George Jackson's discussion How do you explain to an small start up organization that they are not ready to apply for large complex grants?"Hi George,
The easiest way to convince your clients is to go through one or two of these grant applications with them. Use it as an exercise or training session, and ask them to discuss the application requirements at length. Often this will be…"
Diana Mann replied to George Jackson's discussion How do you explain to an small start up organization that they are not ready to apply for large complex grants?"Hi George, I suggest you advise your organization to seek collaborative grant partnerships with similar small orgs and with larger ones that have the capacity to help yours develop the experience and track record that is critical to grant makers.…"
Rashida Muhammad replied to George Jackson's discussion How do you explain to an small start up organization that they are not ready to apply for large complex grants?"Greetings George,
I work with many small not profits with similar issues.
I generally do a in-service/grant writing training with them so that they 1st understand the process. This is usually very sobering for them.
Next, we do strategic planning…"
Stephanie Golden replied to George Jackson's discussion How do you explain to an small start up organization that they are not ready to apply for large complex grants?"Wow, George, you have all my sympathy. I've worked with many small orgs like the one you describe, and this is one of the toughest issues to deal with. I think it's an inherent problem in many tiny nonprofits; there's something about…"
Melanie R. Negrin, GPC replied to George Jackson's discussion How do you explain to an small start up organization that they are not ready to apply for large complex grants?"Hello George.
This situation is not uncommon. I work with many startups, and usually the way I begin with them is to help them understand that they must begin to build relationships locally and show a measure of local support before a larger or…"
George Jackson posted a discussionHow do you explain to an small start up organization that they are not ready to apply for large complex grants?
I am assisting a very small, very new nonprofit with some fundraising/development planning, programming and proposal writing. Keep in mind that I am volunteering my services at this point. They are a very nice and enthusiastic group with a great cause and have little experience with grants. Everyone else is also unpaid and the Exec. Dir is basicly running the organization out of her own pocket and through some donations.As I've been working with them over the past month or two, its become…See More
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George Jackson replied to George Jackson's discussion Is there such a thing as a grant writing industry?"Ericka,
Excellent! I will contact them immediately to see if I can get my hands on that report. Thanks so much!"
"George - yes, in short there is. The American Association of Grant Professionals recent did a study of grant professionals to obtain answers to the following questions. More about AAGP is at grantprofessionals.org
This is the table of contents of…"
George Jackson posted a discussionIs there such a thing as a grant writing industry?
What I mean, is there any data out there about grant writers, grant consulting firms, etc. Looking for industry profile information that can answer questions like:Current size-How many similar companies exist nationally, regional, and locally?What are the total dollars spent or the total units consumed by buyers nationally, regional, and locally?Also looking for industry data and information including growth potential, profitability, industry trends.Any info or insight is appreciated.…See More
George Jackson replied to George Jackson's discussion Home Based Grant Writing Business Start-up expenses"Thanks! This really helps!"
"I started with my laptop ($800)
Biz cards ($30)
Membership in Hispanic chamber of commerce ($250)
Membership in Phoenix chamber of commerce ($450)
Invitation to join BBB ($400+)
Networking event fees for first year ($150) Attended mostly free…"
Heather Stombaugh replied to George Jackson's discussion Home Based Grant Writing Business Start-up expenses"No problem, George!"
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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)
- Michigan Suburbs Alliance
Regional Energy Office
http://www.michigansuburbsalliance.org/regional_cooperation/energy_...
http://www.michigansuburbsalliance.org
- What role do you play at your organization?
- Grants Manager, Grants Assistant
- What are your specialties?
- Specialty areas include energy, environment and natural resources, land use, intergovernmental relations, transportation and community and economic development. I am also interested in expanding into human/social services, the arts, technology and education grant writing.
- How long have you been a grant writer?
- 2-3 years
- Are you a part-time or full-time grant writer?
- Full Time Grant Writer
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- At 1:20pm on June 30, 2009, Melanie R. Negrin, GPC said…
- Hello George and welcome to the For GrantWriters Only learning community. If there is a specific question we can answer for you, please let me know.
I hope you will consider joining our MI Grant Professionals and Consultants groups. You may also be interested in our Outdoors & Environment Supporters group. No cost to join. Just click on Groups above to get started.
Best Regards,
Melanie
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