How to become a Nonprofit Grant Writer (professionally!)

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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2024

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  • @AmberMelanieSmith
    @AmberMelanieSmith  Рік тому +3

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  • @kaitlync4786
    @kaitlync4786 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you! I have an interview for a grant writing internship, and I have never done this before. Did not want to go into it without some knowledge about how it works!

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  29 днів тому

      That's awesome! If I could give one piece of advice - a grant is only as strong as the program/purpose it's about. Make sure the nonprofit you're supporting has strong language explaining the need and how they evaluate success!

  • @lawrencesao7379
    @lawrencesao7379 Рік тому +11

    I love this, I am the founder of a non profit in San Francisco and we want to build this capability internally. My goal is 3 "certified" writers on a team submitting 3 proposals per week. Designed our training plan last week and we are kicking off this week.

  • @calvintittle
    @calvintittle Рік тому +12

    Thank you for your series of nonprofit videos. I have used the information you've shared to start a nonprofit. Specifically on the issue of grants, I wrote my first request back in January, and the funding was just released to us! Thank you!

  • @izobogodswill7786
    @izobogodswill7786 Рік тому +1

    Im bless by this video.
    It is very helpful.
    Thanks alot.

  • @renemomene5137
    @renemomene5137 Рік тому

    Thanks Amber, this is very explicit

  • @layasaul28
    @layasaul28 Рік тому +1

    Great info about becoming a grant writer. Do you have advice for us to find a grant writer? I feel like I could do it but I don't think it's my "highest and best" use. Thank you!!!

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  Рік тому

      Do you have a nonprofit consultant network in your area? That would be a great start!

  • @mudasiruafeez4524
    @mudasiruafeez4524 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the knowledged you are sharing us. But I have some questions to ask, I am a freelancer on fiverr but newbie. How can someone create a portfolio for him/her profile without doing any job before?

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  Рік тому

      You'll need to create some example grant proposals, or get some practice writing grants to build the portfolio if that's what you mean? :)

    • @mrbee4587
      @mrbee4587 9 місяців тому

      Do some volunteer works to build your porfilio

  • @GeorgeC2024
    @GeorgeC2024 10 місяців тому

    Hello and good afternoon. Is there anything someone should do in particular that will improve the chances of getting accepted for funding ? Thank You

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  10 місяців тому

      Hi, I have a video about that! Getting Grants for Nonprofits: How to increase your chances: ua-cam.com/video/c2a6mOt4bts/v-deo.html - hope it helps!

  • @gennavanvarden6512
    @gennavanvarden6512 11 місяців тому

    When you are starting out as a grant writer, how do you know what to charge?

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  11 місяців тому +1

      I think it would be a combo/compromise between what you need to sustain yourself/be profitable as a grantwriting business, and what the market can afford. I'd take a look at other grantwriter's pricing to see examples, then consider scaling as you get a track record of success.

  • @sonniesim1
    @sonniesim1 Рік тому +1

    I need help in writing our first grant

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  Рік тому

      What is your biggest challenge / question?

    • @sonniesim1
      @sonniesim1 Рік тому

      @@AmberMelanieSmith finding and identifying grants that fit our nonprofit. As you suggested, I think I’m going to take a certification and longterm that will help. As it stands we are having a hard time getting funding for projects

  • @CarlSmith-ri2yf
    @CarlSmith-ri2yf 8 місяців тому

    Hello and good afternoon I hope you are well. I started a community interest company last year where We plan to provide counselling/psychotherapy to people on benefits and low incomes but we have not yet manged to get any funding. Do you know anyone who can help ? I am in England UK thank you

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  8 місяців тому

      If you haven't already I'd say start with a business plan, that maps out some potential funding strategies; that can give you something to take to potential donors.

  • @blahdue875
    @blahdue875 2 місяці тому

    Hello, my non-profit organization. I need HELP. . .