Recognize How To Use Your Skillset To Start A Grant Writing Business
This week is an on-air strategy call, one of my favorite ways to coach grant writers! I’m chatting with Lori Smith, a former special education teacher like me. We have a lot in common and I understand the types of work she’s been doing already.
In this episode we’re talking about how Lori’s skillset as a special ed teacher can transfer to grant writing. I encourage her to think about:
- What skills do you currently have that transfer to grant writing?
- Recognize the constraints in grant writing and nonprofit organizations
- Constraints are a good challenge to allow you to think more creatively and to help contain and define the work in grant writing
- How to maximize your impact as a grant writer
- Strengths beneficial in grant writing and nonprofits: writing, problem-solving, scheduling, flexibility and adaptability, positivity, compassion, patience
- Generate ideas easily and brainstorm
How Can You Get Started as a Grant Writer?
Lori and I cover several proactive steps she can do to make the transition into grant writing, such as:
- Recognize what you already know and what resources are available to you.
- Consider your network, both online and offline.
- Leverage your connections in your community.
- The best source of clients is word of mouth.
- Your experience will draw clients in.
Challenge Question:
What skillset do you have that would be helpful in grant writing or in a nonprofit? Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message. And if you need more support, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer already and let’s get you moving!
If you enjoyed this episode, you can book a 1:1 strategy session with me at teresahuff.com/mentor. The world needs you out there making a difference!
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Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:
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Resources Mentioned:
- NIO Summit: www.niosummit.com – Use the code ICTH22 to get $400 off your 2022 ticket!
- Episodes 43-36: FAST Focus Power Series
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