Four Steps to Incorporate Contract Grant Writing into Your Budget
Does your nonprofit want to hire a contract grant writer but not know how to incorporate this expense into your budget? If so, here are four steps you can follow to make hiring a contract grant writer a sound financial investment.
- Analyze Your Current Budget
Determine how much you can currently afford to spend on a contract grant writer based on your current budget.
- Determine Your Needs
Decide if you need a grant writer for crafting entire proposals, editing, and/or grant research. Also decide how many proposals you envision them submitting annually.
- Price Out Services
Convey your need to potential grant writers. Have them come up with a cost estimate based on that need.
- Raise Money if Needed
If the cost is beyond your budget, solicit funding from individual donors and explain to them why a contract grant writer is important for your organizations long term goals.
Hiring a contract grant writer is ultimately an investment in your organization’s future programming. If you would like to start talking about this investment, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ascend NBS!