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You want to hire a grant writer, but is hiring a grant writer full-time the best fit?

Millionaire Grant Lady

Letter of Intent/Inquiry (LOI): Some application processes start with an LOI. LOIs may need to be submitted ahead of the posted application deadline. Sometimes, you can wait months between submitting an LOI and being invited to submit a grant application. Additionally, layering job roles can increase burnout.

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A to Z Grant Terminology You’ll Want to Know

Grant Writer Team

Letter of Intent (LOI): Often the first step in a grant application process for some private funding sources (i.e. Quota: A goal; most likely a goal required in order to retain some or all of the grant award. corporations and foundations).

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15 Grant Seeker Questions Answered by GrantWriterTeam

Grant Writer Team

Is there a Retainer? Yes, many nonprofit organizations use retainers to secure a grant writer’s services. However, note that a retainer is not the same as a contingency fee or a down payment. A retainer is used for long-term commitments. What Does a Grant Writer Do? Do I Need a Contract?

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5 Ways to Improve Your Work with Grant Writing Clients

Grant Writing Made Easy

Create a quarterly statement of work for retainer clients Since your contract for retainer work likely won’t specify which grants or LOIs you’ll write (if part of your retainer is finding the grant opportunities for them) create a quarterly statement of work.