Comments on: How to Write a Grant – Part III http://www.sparkplugging.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/ Freelance Resources for Writers, Designers & Other Virtual Service Providers Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:50:10 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Writers Unbound » Blog Archive » Combining Writing and Philanthropy http://www.sparkplugging.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/comment-page-1/#comment-2648 Writers Unbound » Blog Archive » Combining Writing and Philanthropy Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:17:05 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/#comment-2648 [...] the way, as far as grant writing goes, the ladies at Freelance Parent wrote an exceptionally informative series on it last [...] [...] the way, as far as grant writing goes, the ladies at Freelance Parent wrote an exceptionally informative series on it last [...]

]]> By: Rachel http://www.sparkplugging.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/comment-page-1/#comment-2501 Rachel Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:52:48 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/#comment-2501 That last guy: HA! Wow, there are some real jerks out there. My first and (so far) only experience grant-writing was really pleasant in comparison. First I came in and was told I'd be paid a ridiculously low rate. When I asked if the client could go a little higher, he looked at me and said, "What? This isn't hard work; it's just writing." BUT, after we made it past our differences and put that unfortunate incident behind us (it wasn't easy) the rest of the work went fine, it was fun, and decent money. The client even said he might have more work for me in the future, but then I never heard from him again (despite the follow-up calls and e-mails)...he had about 5 people in his office all hired on Craigslist and all working for the same tiny wage, so I think he decided I was too expensive. Oh well, his loss :) That last guy: HA!

Wow, there are some real jerks out there.

My first and (so far) only experience grant-writing was really pleasant in comparison. First I came in and was told I’d be paid a ridiculously low rate. When I asked if the client could go a little higher, he looked at me and said, “What? This isn’t hard work; it’s just writing.”

BUT, after we made it past our differences and put that unfortunate incident behind us (it wasn’t easy) the rest of the work went fine, it was fun, and decent money. The client even said he might have more work for me in the future, but then I never heard from him again (despite the follow-up calls and e-mails)…he had about 5 people in his office all hired on Craigslist and all working for the same tiny wage, so I think he decided I was too expensive. Oh well, his loss :)

]]> By: Lorna Doone Brewer http://www.sparkplugging.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/comment-page-1/#comment-2487 Lorna Doone Brewer Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:24:16 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/#comment-2487 Allena - Thanks for your input and for adding those great resources. I don't want to completely discourage people because grant writing can be wonderful. On the other hand, there's a lot to it, and writers need to be prepared. Peggy - Ask and ye shall receive: Believe it or not, the one other three-part series I've done was on Guru.com. Check it out here: <a href="http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/finding-those-first-few-freelancing-clients/" rel="nofollow">Finding Those First Few Freelancing Clients</a> (Part I) <a href="http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/using-gurucom-for-your-freelance-business/" rel="nofollow">Using Guru.com for Your Freelance Business</a> (Part II) <a href="http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-gurucom/" rel="nofollow">The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Guru.com</a> (Part III) Allena – Thanks for your input and for adding those great resources. I don’t want to completely discourage people because grant writing can be wonderful. On the other hand, there’s a lot to it, and writers need to be prepared.

Peggy – Ask and ye shall receive: Believe it or not, the one other three-part series I’ve done was on Guru.com. Check it out here:

Finding Those First Few Freelancing Clients (Part I)
Using Guru.com for Your Freelance Business (Part II)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Guru.com (Part III)

]]> By: Peggy http://www.sparkplugging.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/comment-page-1/#comment-2483 Peggy Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:33:22 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/#comment-2483 I've enjoyed reading this series. Would love to see a review of Guru.com in the future. I’ve enjoyed reading this series. Would love to see a review of Guru.com in the future.

]]> By: Allena http://www.sparkplugging.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/comment-page-1/#comment-2475 Allena Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:26:30 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/#comment-2475 PS- Two resources for wannabe grant writers: Michigan Nonprofit Association (or your state) and I wrote a post on breaking into grant writing in d\December at: http://www.writersunbound.com/grant-writing-some-pay-some-opportunities-and-a-lot-of-work/ PS- Two resources for wannabe grant writers:

Michigan Nonprofit Association (or your state) and I wrote a post on breaking into grant writing in d\December at: http://www.writersunbound.com/grant-writing-some-pay-some-opportunities-and-a-lot-of-work/

]]> By: Allena http://www.sparkplugging.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/comment-page-1/#comment-2474 Allena Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:18:58 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/how-to-write-a-grant-%e2%80%93-part-iii/#comment-2474 ok, I've probably mentioned this before, but, in addition, the FUNDER and the federal government does not allow a grant to pay for PAST expenses. So, the writers pay would be a PAST expense, and the writer would not be allowed to be paid out of the grant. I see this SOOO much. Fun series! Reminds me why I'm not a fan of grant writing even though I LOVE non profs. ok, I’ve probably mentioned this before, but, in addition, the FUNDER and the federal government does not allow a grant to pay for PAST expenses. So, the writers pay would be a PAST expense, and the writer would not be allowed to be paid out of the grant. I see this SOOO much. Fun series! Reminds me why I’m not a fan of grant writing even though I LOVE non profs.

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