How to Hire a Grants Professional

Hiring a grant professional was once likened to hiring a painter — anyone can paint a house, right? As grant professionals, we bring many skill sets to the table that are learned through both experience and education. For example:

Research – We know which databases to use in both finding potential funders and in terms of using data to document the need for a specific program or service.
Writing – We know how important grant guidelines are and follow them to the “T.” We have the experience of writing concisely, compassionately, and with a unifying argument that illustrates the need and how the services achieve specific and measurable outcomes.
Program Development – We often work with agency program staff to further refine and define program goals, objectives and outcomes.
Evaluation – We have completed logic models and outcome schematics in a variety of different formats and often work with agency staff to simplify the evaluation strategy so that it is responsive and achievable.

Whether you select a professional grant consultant from our membership or another list somewhere else, we encourage you to search for candidates who are experienced, committed to a Code of Ethics, and who you believe meet your needs.