28: 6 Ways to Learn Grant Writing Skills When You’re a Nonprofit Volunteer [Mentoring Series #3]

<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Ready for the Fast Track to Grant Writer? <a href= "https://teresahuff.com/vip-fast-track-to-grant-writer/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">www.teresahuff.com/vip</a></strong></span> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Someone the other day asked how to get started with his grant writing career. He's volunteering at a nonprofit already and wants to step up into paid consulting work.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I share 6 ways he can learn valuable grant writing skills in his nonprofit volunteer role. This topic is a sneak peek into my mentoring program <a href= "https://teresahuff.com/vip-fast-track-to-grant-writer/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Fast Track to Grant Writer</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We learn plenty of the pro grant writing tips. As one VIP Fast Track student said, "</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Understanding the writing PRO tips was so good. Grant writing is nuanced and it helps to get some insider tips to help craft our writing.</em>”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We also go over exactly <strong>how to use those tips</strong>. Another Fast Track student said, “</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em>I appreciate all the ways you are showing us how we can help non-profits. There are many nuggets we can incorporate into consulting that I hadn't previously considered.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Even if they've read the books and taken the courses, new grant writers STILL ask me questions like:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How do I find clients and market myself?</span></em></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How much do I charge? Should I work for free?</span></em></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How do I find a job working for a nonprofit without any experience?</span></em></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We cover ALL th