What Should You Ask?
Just like any other field, there are contract grant writers who are not qualified or are ineffective. Here are some questions to ask contract grant writing candidates that will help you determine if they are qualified and the right fit for your organizational needs.
- How many proposals have you written and how many have resulted in funding?
- Do you have experience in writing grants for government agencies/foundations/corporations (choose the one most relevant to your needs?
- Do you have any professional credentials or belong to any fundraising associations?
- Do you charge by the hour, and if so, what is your hourly rate?
- What is your grant writing process and how will you get to know our organization and our mission?
Additionally, be sure to get the contact information of their clients and ask for writing samples. If you are ready to begin the hiring process for a contract grant writer, a good place to start is Ascend Nonprofit and Business Solutions (NBS). Reach out and let’s discuss how we can help you reach your fundraising goals.