How Do You Hire A Contract Grant Writer?
• Decide if you are hiring a consultant for a single project or someone for a longer period of time. This article applies to the former. • Define the project. Know exactly what you need, and have a good idea about the kind of person who can provide this for you. • Decide if you want to hire them on contract or if you would like to employ them permanently. • Start looking for people who fit the job description. Look online, but also talk to people you know. Ask, “Do you know anyone who has experience writing ____ grants?” • Collect resumes and references. • After reviewing applicant data, set up interviews with the top candidates. • In an interview, describe in detail the kind of work that your organization does and the kinds of grants for which you plan to apply. • Once a grant writer has been hired, provide him or her with enough information to write a thorough application. It may take over two weeks for the grant writer to learn your organization, its functions and its needs. • Provi
