Inside Grant Writing Firms: December Edition

Course Description:

Ever wondered what it’s really like to run a grant writing business? Join Spark the Fire founder Allison Jones, M.Ed., GPC, and a panel of successful independent grant writers for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about how to build and sustain a thriving business as a grant professional.

In this one-hour live webinar, you’ll hear what grant writing firms look for in hiring new grant writers, what it’s like to work with a team, whether you can keep your own clients on the side, and soft and hard skills for success.

Betty Barnard, MNPO, GPC of Resurgens Impact

Melissa Reams, MPH, GPC of Upstream Consulting

Ronessa Strickland-Roberts of Volcano Consulting, LLC

Learning Objectives:

• Qualities looked for in candidates
• Application and interview process
• Day-to-day responsibilities and workflows
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Common mistakes that prevent qualified candidates from being hired
• Tips for positioning oneself as an ideal candidate
• Client relationship dynamics

This course is intended for aspiring and current freelance grant writers, consultants, and anyone curious about the business side of grant writing.