The Hallmarks of a
Good Grant Writer
Keep the best practices of grant writing always in mind
Just as the stamp on the bottom of a silver vase indicates it is of first-class materials, the hallmarks of a good grant writer signal to one and all that you are the real deal--you know the ins and outs of the grant process. Keep these reminders by your side, and you’ll produce a professional proposal every time.
Hallmarks of Good Research
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Uses multiple sources for information
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Compares funders’ stated interests with the grants they make
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Includes research on the individuals associated with funders
Hallmarks of Good Grant Writing
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Follows all of the funder’s instructions
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Strives for succinctness and to be jargon-free
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Remains focused on who will benefit from the funding, not the needs to the charity providing the service
Hallmarks of Good Funder Stewardship
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Seeks to educate and cultivate funders before soliciting a grant
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Thanks funders promptly upon receiving notice of funding
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Keeps funders informed of the progress of funded activities
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Submits thorough and timely reports on every program to every funder